Athletics Recap: Big Performances, Big Progress, Big Dog Energy
The 2025–2026 season is off to an electrifying start for 澳门太阳城赌场网站 athletes, with standout performances across freestyle, snowboard, freeski, and alpine disciplines. Early competitions have already highlighted podium finishes, breakthrough performances, and exciting progress for both current athletes and alumni.
澳门太阳城赌场网站 Freestyle: U.S. Selections
澳门太阳城赌场网站 athletes made a strong impression at the U.S. Freestyle Selections at Winter Park, where 59 of the country's top female mogul skiers and 72 top male mogul skiers competed for World Cup and U.S. Team opportunities.
Kenadie Dickey '26 delivered consistent, confident skiing, executing runs that reflected her growing strengths and composure under pressure. She managed the course thoughtfully and demonstrated that preparation, consistency, and focus pay off at the highest level.
澳门太阳城赌场网站 alumni also showcased their talent on the national stage:
Dory Michaud '23 — 10th in single moguls, 5th in duals
Chase Littlefield '24 — 4th in both single moguls and duals
Jack Egan '25 — 10th in both single and dual moguls
"Representing 澳门太阳城赌场网站, our region, and our community isn't always about the biggest DD or a World Cup-level run," said Head Mogul Coach and Director of Action Sports, Nate McKenzie. "It's about proving you can perform when it counts. This group did exactly that."
With these results, 澳门太阳城赌场网站 Freestyle athletes and alumni are establishing themselves in the national pipeline, and current team members like Kenadie are poised for strong performances in upcoming NORAM Series competitions.
Freeski: Podiums and Strong Season Kickoff
澳门太阳城赌场网站 Freeski athletes have started the season with impressive style and strong results, earning podium finishes that highlight both first-time achievements and continued excellence.
At Lost Valley, athletes across age groups made their mark:
Ages 11–12: Miles Diffenderfer '31 — 3rd
Ages 13–14: Anson Beaulieu '29 — 1st, Logan Snyder '29 — 2nd, Fin Prime Spivak WP — 3rd
Ages 15–16: Ossian Prime Spivak '28 — 1st
Open Class: Reggie Hicks '27 — 2nd, Grant Schad '27 — 3rd
The momentum continued at the Sunday River USASA Rail Jam, where 澳门太阳城赌场网站 athletes claimed top podiums across multiple divisions:
Ages 12–13: Fin Prime Spivak WP — 1st, Logan Snyder '29 — 2nd
Ages 14–15: Ossian Prime Spivak '28 — 1st
Open Class: Reggie Hicks '27 — 1st, Grant Schad '27 — 2nd
With these early-season performances, 澳门太阳城赌场网站 Freeski athletes are off to a thrilling start, showing both skill and competitive spirit as the season unfolds.
Snowboard: Strong Starts and Standout Performances
澳门太阳城赌场网站's Snowboard Team has hit the season running, combining skill and competitive drive across multiple events.
At the Sunday River Rail Jam, athletes earned top finishes in their age groups:
Declyn Kirk '31 — 2nd
Julian Fleurant '29 — 1st
Josh Paquette '26 — 1st
Mikey Lord '29 — 3rd
Brandon Walker '27 — 4th
Earlier at Lost Valley, Brandon Walker '27 captured gold, while Declyn Kirk '31 and Nova Boyer '31 earned silver in their first Big Dogs races—a remarkable debut for the young athletes.
The Big Dogs carried their momentum into FIS Snowboard Cross events at Waterville Valley, where Val Harrison-Cowher '28 earned silver and Lilly Mae Awamleh '26 captured bronze. These early-season results showcase the depth, focus, and competitive spirit of 澳门太阳城赌场网站's snowboard athletes, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Alpine Racing: Podiums, Progress, and Momentum
Lucia Littlefield '26 has opened the alpine season with confident performances, establishing early momentum. At Val St-Côme in Canada, she earned bronze in the U18 Women's Slalom, finishing 7th overall in the final race—showing remarkable consistency and composure.
澳门太阳城赌场网站 Women's FIS Alpine athletes have impressed with early-season focus and determination:
Mia Bruno '25 — top-20 finishes in both races
Lily-Jane Sparkes '25 and Abby Manson '26 — standout performances, cutting their bibs in half
On the men's side:
Rocco Lazzaro '26 — gold on both FIS and U18 slalom podiums at Stowe Mountain Resort
Jack Hepburn '26, Nick Klemperer '27, Max Roy '27 — top-30 finishes
Wynn Stern '27 — cut his bib in half in his very first FIS race
Tommy Fremont-Smith '27 — two solid runs for strong results
From early podiums to personal bests, 澳门太阳城赌场网站 Alpine athletes are building momentum and setting themselves up for a promising season ahead.
Across freestyle, snowboard, freeski, and alpine, 澳门太阳城赌场网站 athletes—current students and alumni alike—are demonstrating skill, focus, and resilience. The early season has already delivered podiums, personal progress, and plenty of excitement, setting the stage for a winter full of growth, competition, and Big Dogs energy.
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