Rookie Wins Junior Iditarod

CBS 11 photojournalist John Thain catches the next generation of mushers in action

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By Photojournalist John Thain

Story Created: Feb 26, 2013 at 3:11 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Feb 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM AKDT

WILLOW – CBS 11 photojournalist John Thain introduces you to young mushers who might just be our next generation of Iditarod champions. Thirteen teenagers took part in the Junior Iditarod. Sixteen-year-old Noah Periera, of New York, won the Junior Iditarod and will drive the first sled down Fourth Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod on March 2.

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Donna Quante said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 4:43 PM

Nice to meet you on the trail John. Great job on this piece!! Excellent work!

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Helen Hegener said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 4:54 PM

Thanks for supporting our future Iditarod mushers!

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Pat Bach said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 4:56 PM

Very nice coverage of the race John. It is wonderful to see these kids involved in the Jr. Iditarod. Thank you for sharing!

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Nada Lepper said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 5:16 PM

Thanks for coverage of this race! Nice focus on life lessons learned.

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Pat Ellinger said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 5:31 PM

Thanks for this story. Sometimes the Jr. Iditarod doesn't get the coverage it deserves.

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Sue Burnham said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 5:51 PM

Noah of NY pilots Seavey kennel dogs to a personal win. Tough headline to cover in a small space, but those who understand what happened thank you for being there. Great job Noah, can't wait to see you on 4th Street.

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Pauline Bray said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 6:41 PM

Thanks for the coverage. I'm from PA where competitor Taylor Steele is from. A bunch of us in PA were following the race closely. It's nice to see coverage like this, especially the Jr. Iditarod since a lot of people don't even know it exists. Congratulations to all the competitors.

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Kathleen Rogers said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 7:13 PM

Thanks for this coverage! As an Iditarod fan in western NY, any race news is welcome. Added to that is the fact that Noah and my grandson are classmates and friends, so it was a real kick to see him in action! Congrats to all 13 young mushers!

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Louise Midkiff said on Tuesday, Feb 26 at 10:32 PM

Supporting these young mushers now will give them a leg up on the real meaning of citizenship and sportsmanship for their lives from here on out. Great. I love it.

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Lynn Hornbein said on Wednesday, Feb 27 at 1:06 AM

I missed seeing this on the news. It is well done. Leaves me wanting to see more!

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