St. George and Boschen lead twelve-athlete contingent with strong results in Cable, Wisconsin

Twelve Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country (XC) Comp Team athletes competed at the 2026 Junior National Championships in Cable, Wisconsin, from March 9-14. The week-long championship featured four events across freestyle and classic disciplines, with SVSEF athletes posting impressive results despite challenging and variable snow conditions.

Led by XC Comp Team Head Coach Chris Mallory, the SVSEF contingent demonstrated exceptional consistency throughout the week, with nine athletes recording top-30 finishes. The standout performances came from Stella St. George and Tait Boschen, who each earned All-American honors with top-10 results in the 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start on Monday.

“Mother Nature threw a lot of different conditions at us in Wisconsin, but everyone stepped up and delivered at least a race or two throughout the week to be really proud of,” said Mallory. “Nine SVSEF skiers posted top-30 results with Stella St George and Tait Boschen grabbing top-10 All Americans in the Skate Individual Start.”

St. George, competing in the FU16 division, finished seventh in the freestyle interval start and followed up with an 11th-place finish in the 8K Classic Mass Start on Friday. Boschen placed seventh in the MU18 freestyle interval start and added a 27th-place finish in the classic mass start.

The championships featured diverse racing formats that tested athletes’ versatility and endurance. Beyond individual events, Saturday’s 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay showcased the team’s depth and collaborative spirit. SVSEF athletes competed on multiple relay teams, with Stella St. George’s team finishing fifth in the F/MU16 division and Tait Boschen’s team placing eighth in F/MU18.

“I was incredibly proud to see twelve SVSEF athletes qualify for and compete at the 2026 Junior National Championships this year,” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF Cross Country Program Director. “Led by Head Coach Chris Mallory, this team has been putting in the time and commitment to improve every day, and this result is a true testament to that work. Throughout the week, they showed grit, determination, and an impressive ability to adapt—right through the final race and even the plane ride home. It’s been a challenging winter, but this group proved they are ready to take on anything.”

Notable performances throughout the week included Zach Quesnel’s 20th-place finish in the MU20 Classic Mass Start, Charlie St. George’s 12th-place showing in the MU18 Classic Sprint, and Thijs Lloyd’s 20th-place result in the MU16 Classic Mass Start. The SVSEF athletes demonstrated strong tactical racing across multiple disciplines, with several athletes posting their best results in different events.

In team competition, the Intermountain Division finished second overall in the Alaska Cup standings, highlighting the strength of the region’s cross country skiing programs.

Photo: Tait Boschen competing at Junior Championships in Cable, WI. 

SVSEF Athlete Results

Monday, March 9 – 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start

MU20
25th – Zach Quesnel

MU18
7th – Tait Boschen
12th – Caleo Morrison
41st – Charlie St. George
68th – Duncan Fryburger
DNS – Nick Gardner

MU16
26th – Thijs Lloyd
53rd – Henry Flynn

FU18
62nd – Natalie Carlson

FU16
7th – Stella St. George
27th – Josephine Renner
42nd – Sidney Brown

Wednesday, March 11 – Classic Sprint

MU20
39th – Zach Quesnel

MU18
12th – Charlie St. George
50th – Nick Gardner
56th – Tait Boschen
61st – Duncan Fryburger
81st – Caleo Morrison

MU16
31st – Henry Flynn
57th – Thijs Lloyd

FU18
45th – Natalie Carlson

FU16
19th – Stella St. George
45th – Josephine Renner
51st – Sidney Brown

Friday, March 13 – 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start

MU20
20th – Zach Quesnel

MU18
27th – Tait Boschen
29th – Duncan Fryburger
35th – Caleo Morrison
48th – Charlie St. George
DNF – Nick Gardner

MU16
20th – Thijs Lloyd
39th – Henry Flynn

FU18
58th – Natalie Carlson

FU16
11th – Stella St. George
18th – Josephine Renner
33rd – Sidney Brown

Saturday, March 14 – 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay

F/MU20 (IMD Teams) – 2 men/2 women
16th – Zach Quesnel w/ Charlotte Wilson, Zach Shockey, Zoe Sims

F/MU18
8th – Tait Boschen w/ Rhys Weidenhamer, Ayden Brutger, Odin Berryman
13th – Caleo Morrison and Charlie St. George w/ Brooke Greenburg, Hannah Mittelstaedt
19th – Nick Gardner w/ Walker Dunn, Gabrielle Harris, Havallah Heale
68th – Duncan Fryburger and Natalie Carlson w/ Atten Aronowitz, Hayden Von Maur Newcomb

F/MU16
5th – Stella St. George w/ Noah Eitel, Finn Worth, Hazel Gault
11th – Sidney Brown and Thijs Lloyd w/ Ben Larson, Katherine Van De Kamp
14th – Josephine Renner w/ Emmett Covington, Alta Miller, Rhylan Schaffer
30th – Henry Flynn (mixed region team) w/ Miriam Armstrong, Colin Belizzi, Willem Finnigan

Team Competition: Intermountain Division – 2nd place overall, Alaska Cup

Complete results for the 2026 Junior National Championships may be found at: https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/junior-national-championships/

About the Junior National Championships

The Cross Country Junior National Championships is the premier national championship event for U16, U18, and U20 cross country skiers in the United States. Hosted by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the event brings together the nation’s top junior athletes to compete across multiple disciplines including freestyle and classic technique races, sprints, distance events, and team relays.