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Midland Today
By the People, for the People
Midland Area skaters take top spots at state meet
Local figure skating team earns silver and bronze medals at annual competition.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:34am
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The Midland Area Figure Skating Club's medal-winning performances at the state championships showcase the local community's passion for the sport.Midland TodayThe Midland Area Figure Skating Club had a strong showing at the Michigan State Figure Skating Championships, with two of their skaters finishing on the podium. The club's top competitor, Sophia Ramirez, took second place in the senior ladies' division, while teammate Ethan Nguyen earned fourth place in the junior men's event.
Why it matters
The Midland Area Figure Skating Club has a proud history of developing talented young skaters, and this year's state meet results continue that tradition. The club's success helps raise the profile of the local skating community and inspires the next generation of Midland-area athletes to pursue their figure skating dreams.
The details
Sophia Ramirez, a 17-year-old senior at Midland High School, landed a clean triple lutz-double toe loop combination and earned high program component scores to claim the silver medal in the senior ladies' division. Ethan Nguyen, a 14-year-old eighth grader, skated a technically strong program with difficult jump elements to finish fourth in the junior men's event.
- The Michigan State Figure Skating Championships were held on March 25-27, 2026.
- Sophia Ramirez and Ethan Nguyen have been training with the Midland Area Figure Skating Club for the past 5 and 3 years, respectively.
The players
Sophia Ramirez
A 17-year-old senior at Midland High School and the top skater for the Midland Area Figure Skating Club, Ramirez won the silver medal in the senior ladies' division at the 2026 Michigan State Figure Skating Championships.
Ethan Nguyen
A 14-year-old eighth grader and member of the Midland Area Figure Skating Club, Nguyen earned the bronze medal in the junior men's event at the 2026 Michigan State Figure Skating Championships.
Midland Area Figure Skating Club
A local figure skating club based in Midland, Michigan that has produced several talented young skaters, including Sophia Ramirez and Ethan Nguyen.
What they’re saying
“I'm so proud of how Sophia and Ethan represented our club at the state championships. Their hard work and dedication really paid off with those medal-winning performances.”
— Olivia Chen, Head Coach, Midland Area Figure Skating Club
What’s next
The Midland Area Figure Skating Club will now turn its focus to the upcoming regional and national competitions, where Ramirez and Nguyen will look to qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
The takeaway
The success of the Midland Area Figure Skating Club at the state championships underscores the strength of the local skating community and the club's commitment to developing young talent. This achievement will inspire other aspiring skaters in the Midland area to pursue their passion for the sport.
