Pott sweeps weekend in Victor, ID as athletes deliver end-of-season podium performances

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country Comp/Prep team wrapped up their race season at the Western Club Championships in Victor, Idaho, on March 14-15. Hosted by the Grand Targhee Ski Foundation, the two-day event featured individual distance races, team sprint relays, and classic pursuit competitions across all age divisions.

SVSEF athletes showed off their preparation with fast skiing throughout the weekend despite challenging snow conditions that ranged from sloppy slush on Saturday to icy surfaces on Sunday. Cyrus Pott led the way for SVSEF, claiming victories in both the MU18/20 8km skate race and the classic pursuit, while also teaming with Bailey Kurtz to win the MU18/20 team sprint relay.

“The kids were game and were charging from start to finish,” said Rick Kapala, Director of Sport Development. “And most importantly their stoke and the support for their teammates was a great thing to see.”

The team sprint relay event brought a festive atmosphere to Saturday afternoon’s competition, with no age restrictions and costumes encouraged. SVSEF fielded competitive teams across multiple divisions, with the MU18/20 duo of Pott and Kurtz taking first place, and Finn O’Donnell and Angus Ramsey claiming third in the MU16 category.

In the women’s races, Payton Daley Scheingraber secured strong finishes across all three events, earning third place in the FU16 8km skate and second place in the classic pursuit. Anna Gilman represented SVSEF well in the FU18/20 division with consistent top-10 performances throughout the weekend.

“Sloppy slush skiing on Saturday followed by ice rink skiing on Sunday,” said Adam Meyer, XC Devo Coach. “The team had a blast in Victor. Great way to end the season!”

SVSEF Cross Country Program Director Becky Flynn praised the event organizers and the team-oriented atmosphere: “It was great to see this race come together. Thank you to the Grand Targhee Ski Foundation for putting on a great event under challenging conditions. We are so grateful to be able to close out the race season with this fun, team-oriented event.”

Photo: Cyrus Pott takes the overall win at the 2026 Western Club Championships in Victor, Idaho.

SVSEF Athlete Results

Saturday, March 14 – Skate Race (Distance)

MU18/20 – 8km
1st – Cyrus Pott

MU16 – 8km
4th – Bailey Kurtz
7th – Finn O’Donnell
10th – Cam Gilman

MU14 – 4km
7th – Augie Allaire
12th – Cody Lloyd

FU18/20 – 8km
6th – Anna Gilman

FU16 – 8km
3rd – Payton Daley Scheingraber
5th – Adeline Jacoby
7th – Tessa Dondero

Saturday, March 14 – Team Sprint Skate (1.5km)

MU18/20
1st – Cyrus Pott/Bailey Kurtz

MU16
3rd – Finn O’Donnell/Angus Ramsey
4th – Cam Gilman/Lukas Fitz

MU14
3rd – Augie Allaire/Cody Lloyd

FU18/20
6th – Anna Gilman/Tessa Dondero

FU16
4th – Payton Daley Scheingraber/Adeline Jacoby

Sunday, March 15 – Classic Pursuit

MU18/20
1st – Cyrus Pott

MU16
4th – Bailey Kurtz
9th – Cam Gilman

MU14
5th – Augie Allaire
10th – Cody Lloyd

FU18/20
5th – Anna Gilman

FU16
2nd – Payton Daley Scheingraber
5th – Adeline Jacoby

Complete results for the Western Club Championships may be found at: https://zone4.ca/event/2026/2lGvxp/

About the Western Club Championships

The Western Club Championships is an annual cross country ski racing event that brings together clubs from across the western United States for team-focused competition. The event features a combination of individual and relay races in both skate and classic techniques, providing a fun and competitive end to the Nordic racing season.