Huey and Pringle earn berths to international competition with podium performances at Sugar Bowl

Six Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Alpine U14 athletes qualified for and competed in the Western Region Championships at Sugar Bowl Resort from March 19-22, with Mia Huey and Savannah Pringle earning berths to the Whistler Cup in British Columbia. The three-day championship featured Super G (SG), Giant Slalom (GS), and Slalom (SL) competitions, with the top six overall finishers earning spots at the international Whistler Cup from April 8-12.

Huey delivered the team’s strongest performance, earning first place in SG and second in GS before adding a third-place finish in SL. Her consistency across all three disciplines secured her position among the top six overall and a coveted spot at the Whistler Cup, one of the most important international races for young north american alpine skiers.

Pringle matched Huey’s success with exceptional results throughout the championship, placing ninth in SG, sixth in GS, and second in SL. Her strong performances across all events also earned her qualification to the Whistler Cup, where she will join Huey in representing SVSEF against top international competition.

“It was a well-organized event. Temperatures were very warm and the hill preparation was great,” said SVSEF U14 Second Year Head Coach Angelica Birkner. “Our team performed exceptionally and I am very happy with the results. These girls and boys have worked really hard through the season and it paid off.”

On the boys’ side, Alex Grant posted consistent top-20 results across all three events, finishing 11th in SG, eighth in GS, and 20th in SL. Theron Andra recorded his best result in SL with an 11th-place finish, while also contributing 26th and 31st place finishes in the speed events. James Holman added depth to the team’s performance with solid showings in SG (43rd) and GS (25th).

The Western Region Championships represents the most important race of the season for U14 athletes within the region, bringing together the top young racers from clubs across the western United States. The qualification system rewards consistent performance across all three disciplines, with the top six overall finishers earning the opportunity to compete at the international level.

“It was so awesome. This place is very nice!” said Huey and Pringle about their experience at the championship.

Up Next for SVSEF U14: Mia Huey and Savannah Pringle will compete at the Whistler Cup in Whistler, BC, Canada, April 8-12, 2026. The Whistler Cup will provide valuable international racing experience against top U14 athletes from around the world, serving as a significant milestone in their athletic development and a testament to their hard work throughout the season.

Photo: SVSEF U14 Whistler Cup Qualifiers Savannah Pringle (L), Mia Huey (center) and U14 Second Year Head Coach Angelica Birkner (R) celebrate in Sugar Bowl, CA. 

SVSEF Athlete Results

Thursday, March 20 – Super G
Girls
1st – Mia Huey
9th – Savannah Pringle
53rd – Bria Smiley

Boys
11th – Alex Grant
26th – Theron Andra
43rd – James Holman

Friday, March 21 – Giant Slalom
Girls
2nd – Mia Huey
6th – Savannah Pringle
45th – Bria Smiley

Boys
8th – Alex Grant
25th – James Holman
31st – Theron Andra

Saturday, March 22 – Slalom
Girls
2nd – Savannah Pringle
3rd – Mia Huey
DNF – Bria Smiley

Boys
11th – Theron Andra
20th – Alex Grant
DNF – James Holman

Whistler Cup Qualifiers
Mia Huey
Savannah Pringle

Complete results for the Western Region Championships may be found at: https://www.live-timing.com

About the Western Region Championships
The Western Region Championships is the premier U14 alpine skiing championship for the western United States. The three-day event features competition in all alpine disciplines, with the top six overall finishers earning qualification to the international Whistler Cup, one of the most prestigious events for young alpine racers worldwide.