Photo: U.S. Ski and Snowboard

After soft snow conditions postponed the HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm and U.S. Championship downhill at Sugarloaf Mountain, poor visibility and snow conditions struck once again, ultimately canceling the NorAm finals and U.S. Championship super-G races. Canadian skiers Candace Crawford and Kyle Alexander were awarded the overall position based on the last completed super-G races in February. 

Crawford is feeling relieved after her second year as an independent racer to secure a World Cup spot for herself next season. She won two of the four super-G races this year along with a fourth place finish for the overall title. 

“To have a fixed World Cup for next year will make such a difference and take some added stress off my shoulders,” said Crawford. “I’d say my super-G season was a bit up and down but going on the right direction. I’m super excited and motivated for next year.”

After winning the downhill overall, Canadian Stefanie Fleckenstein came in second for the super-G standings just 30 points behind Crawford. U.S. members Alix Wilkinson and Lauren Macuga tied for third with 180 points. 

On the men’s side, third-year Alpine Canada member Alexander had a dominating super-G NorAm season, winning three of the races and on the podium all four. Alexander collected 360 points for a demanding championship lead over teammate Riley Seger in second. World Junior super-G champion and U.S. member Isaiah Nelson finished third, 30 points behind Seger. 

With the speed races officially complete, the tech portion of the series has begun, which will determine the slalom, GS and overall cup winners.