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NMU Downhill Skiers Dominate Day One of USCSA Regionals
Schaffer and Hopke win slaloms for Wildcats
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The NMU alpine ski teams got off to a great start in day one of the USCSA Regional Championships, with both teams winning the team slalom and claiming five of six podium finishes. The women's team was led by Ashley Schaffer and Tommie Springer who finished first and second, while the men's team swept the podium with Kyan Hopke, Noah Bindas, and Cashton Jaeger taking the top three spots.
Why it matters
This dominant performance by the NMU ski teams highlights the strength of their program and their ability to compete at the highest levels of collegiate skiing. The USCSA Regionals are an important qualifier for the national championships, so this early success bodes well for the Wildcats' chances of advancing.
The details
In the women's slalom, Schaffer posted a time of 1:19.83 to claim gold, while Springer finished second with a time of 1:22.29. Madalyn Stern rounded out the top five with a fifth-place finish. On the men's side, Hopke won gold with a time of 1:06.83, Bindas took silver with 1:08.50, and Jaeger earned bronze with 34.98. The Wildcats claimed six of the top seven spots in the men's event.
- The second and final day of the USCSA Regional Championships from Marquette Mountain takes place tomorrow, Sunday, February 15, starting at 10 a.m. ET and running to around 3 p.m. ET, with a podium ceremony to follow.
- The teams will compete in the giant slalom.
The players
Ashley Schaffer
A member of the NMU women's alpine ski team who won the slalom event on day one of the USCSA Regionals.
Tommie Springer
A member of the NMU women's alpine ski team who finished second in the slalom event on day one of the USCSA Regionals.
Kyan Hopke
A member of the NMU men's alpine ski team who won the slalom event on day one of the USCSA Regionals.
Noah Bindas
A member of the NMU men's alpine ski team who finished second in the slalom event on day one of the USCSA Regionals.
Cashton Jaeger
A member of the NMU men's alpine ski team who finished third in the slalom event on day one of the USCSA Regionals.
The takeaway
The dominant performances by the NMU alpine ski teams on day one of the USCSA Regionals demonstrate the strength and depth of their program. With five of the six podium finishes across the men's and women's events, the Wildcats have positioned themselves well to advance to the national championships and compete for titles.
