CVA Athletes Excel Across Winter Disciplines

U14 Alpine: Young Racers Rising

CVA’s U14 Alpine athletes continue to impress with skill, heart, and podium finishes. At the Black Mountain MARA GS Qualifier, CVA claimed first place in both boys’ and girls’ categories. Camille Cannan ’30 and Henry Sapak ’30 topped their respective fields, with podium sweeps completed by Isla Dakers ’31, Addy Gray ’31, and Henry Brochu ’30.

That momentum continued at the Francis Piche Invitational, where CVA athletes added to an already impressive season. Willa Marcisso ’30 delivered a standout performance to capture gold in slalom, while Addie Gray ’31 secured bronze in slalom before stepping up to earn silver in giant slalom. Representing the Weekend Program, Eloise Wadsworth also made an impact, taking third place in GS for the U12 field.

These results reflect the U14 athletes’ consistency, determination, and growing confidence as the season peaks.

U16 Alpine: Speed and Strength

At Pleasant Mountain, the U16 Final Slalom Qualifier was action-packed. Reed Michaud WP dominated the boys’ race, with Cam Manson ’28 and Robbie Servidio ’30 rounding out top finishes, while Maddy Cannan ’29 and Elsie Hamilton ’29 earned strong results in the girls’ field.

Late-season conditions brought both fun and fast skiing at the Thrill at the Hill race at Kents Hill, where CVA athletes continued to build momentum. Maddy Cannan ’29 led the way, capturing U16 gold and finishing 2nd overall in the girls’ race. On the boys’ side, Curtis Dohan ’29 posted a strong 4th-place finish, with Anders Hildebrand ’28 close behind in 5th and Boden Folger David ’30 finishing 7th.

CVA athletes have also earned strong representation at the upcoming Ronnie Berlack U16 Championships, qualifying five of Maine’s six boys’ spots, including one from the Weekend Program, along with one girls’ spot. Representing CVA will be Anders Hildebrand ’28, Curtis Dohan ’29, Quinn Marston ’29, Cam Manson ’28, Robbie Servidio ’30, and Reed Michaud WP.

Across the U16 age group, athletes are finding their stride and building the momentum that will carry them through the season’s most competitive races.

FIS Alpine: Top Performances

CVA’s FIS Alpine athletes are having an exceptional season, combining skill, precision, and consistency across Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill events. On the DEVO and NJR circuits, Rocco Lazzaro ’26 continued a dominant streak in Slalom, earning multiple U18 gold medals and marking his fourth victory of the season. Ethan Godomsky ’27 and Jack Hepburn ’26 delivered strong, top-five finishes, while Godomsky earned the Hard Charger Award after climbing 78 spots in one race.

On the women’s side, Mia Bruno ’25 and Lucia Littlefield ’26 led the U18 field at West Mountain, with Bruno taking 2nd overall and Littlefield securing 1st U18 and 3rd overall. Abigail Manson ’26, Lily-Jane Sparkes ’25, Ashlyn Poirier ’27, and Kristina Rangelova ’27 also contributed key FIS points, demonstrating depth and competitiveness across the team. Littlefield went on to earn U18 silver and 4th overall at the FIS DEVO Slalom at Berkshire East, while Manson captured U18 bronze at Crabbe Mountain.

At the U18 National Championships, CVA athletes continued to impress, with strong performances across Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill. Lucia Littlefield ’26 led the way with a 5th-place U.S. finish in Slalom, while Rocco Lazzaro ’26 also earned top-10 U.S. finishes in Slalom and GS. On the men’s side, Max Roy ’27 placed 5th among U.S. athletes in Downhill, with Jack Hepburn ’26 finishing 19th. In Super-G, four CVA athletes, Littlefield, Lazzaro, Godomsky, and Hepburn, finished in the Top 20 U.S., demonstrating the team’s strength and precision across all disciplines.

The momentum has carried into the late-season GS events at Stratton, where CVA athletes are peaking at the right time. On Day 1 of the Entry League GS, the women’s team set the tone with an outstanding performance, highlighted by Lily-Jane Sparkes ’25 capturing the win with a personal best result and Lucia Littlefield ’26 earning bronze with a personal best of her own. Mia Bruno ’25 added a strong 5th-place finish, while Rosa Farmer ’27, Abigail Manson ’26, and Madeline Bruguier ’26 rounded out a deep and competitive field.

The men matched that energy on Day 1, with Ethan Godomsky ’27 powering to a 2nd-place finish, setting a personal best in GS in his first year on the FIS team, while Jack Hepburn ’26 followed in 5th with a personal best of his own. Nick Klemperer ’27 and Max Roy ’27 added depth with 19th and 27th-place finishes.

On Day 2, the women’s team took center stage again as Lucia Littlefield ’26 delivered a commanding victory in GS, winning by nearly two seconds. Mia Bruno ’25 added a strong 4th-place finish, with Lily-Jane Sparkes ’25 and Rosa Farmer ’27 also contributing solid results. On the men’s side, Hepburn again led the group in 7th, followed by Godomsky in 11th and Klemperer in 21st, while Wynn Stern ’28 notched a personal best result.

As the season winds down, these performances highlight a team hitting its stride, building speed, confidence, and consistency at exactly the right moment.

Ski Cross

The CVA FIS Ski Cross team delivered exciting results during Nor-Am events at Sun Peaks Resort and Keystone. Jamie Hering ’26 consistently led the pack, earning multiple podium finishes against strong international competitors, while Lola Willey ’28 demonstrated composure and improvement in her first FIS races. Aidan Butler ’26 and Giancarlo Stien ’26 added depth to the team’s overall performance, and the season continues to showcase CVA’s strength and development across Ski Cross disciplines.

Junior and youth divisions also performed strongly, with William Swain ’29, Gauge Dakers ’29, and Lucy Cunningham ’30 earning top finishes in Holeshot events, demonstrating skill, perseverance, and teamwork at every level.

CVA athletes competed in Ski Cross at Sugarloaf, highlighting their speed, strategy, and consistency on challenging courses. Competitors of all ages delivered strong performances throughout the two-day event, claiming multiple wins and podium finishes across divisions. Their focus and teamwork throughout the races reinforced the depth of CVA’s Ski Cross program.

Freeski

At the Saddleback MMS Slopestyle event, CVA Freeski athletes displayed creativity, technical skill, and confidence on rails and jumps. Christopher Deckelmann WP, Logan Snyder ’29, and Reggie Hicks ’27 earned top finishes in their respective divisions, while Althea Payne WP and Fin Prime-Spivak WP also posted podium results. The performances highlighted both the talent and dedication of CVA’s Freeski athletes, as well as the team’s commitment to progression and fun in the sport.

That energy carried over to a standout day at the Sugarloaf Newschoolers Gathering, where CVA athletes and alumni made their presence known. Alumni Keegan Kilbride ’14 returned to the scene, showcasing his style and experience, while the next generation stepped up in a big way. Anson Beaulieu ’29 earned Best Overall 15 and Under, Shire Cosby ’25 took home Best Trick, and CVA Coach Hank Vinall was recognized with the People’s Choice Award.

Snowboard

CVA Snowboard athletes represented the academy with strong results in Grommet, Menehune, and Junior divisions. At the Saddleback MMS Slopestyle event, Brandon Walker ’27, Lilly-Mae Awamleh ’26, and Declyn Kirk ’31 showcased their technical skills, style, and consistency on the course.

The team carried that momentum into the Saddleback Banked Slalom, where CVA riders topped the podium in multiple age groups. Charlie Macleod ’30 led a one-two finish in the 14–17 boys’ field, taking gold, with Walker Wolfe ’26 earning silver. Lilly Mae Awamleh ’26 captured gold in the 14–17 girls’ division, while Paisley Fredette WP took top honors in the 13 and under category.

Additional Boardercross and Ski Cross competitions at Sugarloaf further reinforced the team’s competitive depth and highlighted the athletes’ determination and teamwork across multiple events.

Freestyle Moguls

CVA’s Freestyle Moguls athletes have continued to build momentum this season, combining technical skill, resilience, and competitive drive on courses across the East.

Several CVA athletes competed at the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Junior National Championships at Utah Olympic Park, an event that brings together many of the top junior mogul skiers in the country based on national rankings and qualification quotas. Representing CVA were Ryan Velenchik ’27, Merritt Cook ’29, Penny Riotte ’29, Christopher Savage ’28, Kenadie Dickey ’26, Eleanor Riotte ’31, Brooks Dinsmore, Matthew Wilkerson, Brooks Savage, Brynn Royall, Annah Rothe, Max Tullmann, and Owen Blaisdell. Leading the way, Kenadie Dickey ’26 earned a podium finish with 3rd place in U19 moguls and followed it up with a strong 4th place finish in dual moguls. Her results this season also secured qualification for the Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships at Palisades Tahoe, where she will compete among the top mogul skiers in the country. Additional highlights included Brynn Royall placing 6th in U15 dual moguls and Annah Rothe finishing 8th in U17 dual moguls, underscoring the depth and competitiveness of CVA’s moguls program at the national level.

Jack Egan ’25 Wins Silver at Junior Worlds!

At the international level, CVA alumni continue to represent the program on the world stage. Jack Egan ’25 and Chase Littlefield ’24 represented Team USA at the FIS Moguls Junior World Championships in Airolo, March 19–22. Egan earned a podium finish, placing 2nd in the Men’s Dual Mogul event. The Junior World Championships bring together the top young freestyle athletes from around the globe, and selection to Team USA reflects an athlete’s standing among the nation’s most promising competitors. 

Backcountry

CVA’s Backcountry program emphasizes exploration, skill development, and connection with the mountains, rather than competition. Athletes put their skills to work through training in off-piste skiing, avalanche safety, and ski mountaineering, building the expertise needed to travel confidently in challenging terrain.

The team regularly ventures into the White Mountains, where recent trips have provided opportunities to refine technique, practice safe route-finding, and experience remote winter environments. On their latest outing, athletes skinned up the Cog Railway on Mount Washington before skiing the Upper Snowfields and Lobster Claw Gully, an unforgettable experience that highlighted both their progression and teamwork.

From skinning up to carving fresh lines, these excursions build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for backcountry skiing.

As the winter season winds down, CVA athletes are gearing up for championships and the final competitions of the season. From U14 Alpine racers honing their skills to U18 FIS athletes competing on the national stage, and across disciplines including Ski Cross, Snowboard, Freeski, and Freestyle Moguls, each student’s effort has contributed to the strength and spirit of the Big Dog community. With finals, national competitions, and the excitement of spring on the horizon, CVA athletes are ready to carry their momentum, determination, and teamwork into the season’s culminating moments.