Congratulations to MPA senior nordic skier Kim Bourne, who was featured as a Pioneer Press High School Athlete of the Week! Here's what the Pioneer Press wrote:

KIM BOURNE

School: Mounds Park Academy

Sport: Nordic skiing

Year: Senior

Seven months after reconstructive knee surgery, won the freestyle race in 7 minutes, 30 seconds at the ABC Relays on Saturday at Theodore Wirth Park. Was tripped at the start of the race but rallied for the victory. MPA finished second in the 36-team event. Will ski next season at Colby College in Maine. Has finished first or second in each race this season.

Read the story online.

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