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2022 Alpine Skiing

Mitch Makela

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Petoskey, Mich.
  • Highschool Petoskey

Biography

2022: Raced in Men’s Giant Slalom and Men’s Slalom at Marquette Mountain helping the team win gold in both events. Finished in 34th place with a time of 2:21.18 at USCSA Nationals at Lake Placid and earned Second Team Scholar All-America recognition.

Before NMU: 2017 Michigan Division II Alpine Slalom State Champion, Runner-Up in Giant Slalom, 2016 Michigan Division II Alpine Giant Slalom State Champion, and Runner-Up in Slalom. 3-year First Team All-State, 4-year All-Region, and 4-year team member to State Champion Team. 

Personal: Graduate student pursuing an MBA. Son of Mark and Julia Makela. Born July 21, 1999.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021Senior

  • 2022Senior