Scarsdale's Stella Van Arsdale wins second state skiing medal

Four Section 1 boys finish in the top 20 at the state skiing championships

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Scarsdale senior and Section 1 girls skimeister Stella Van Arsdale earned a medal, finishing ninth in girls slalom at the state skiing championships. This came a day after she took fifth in giant slalom. Four Section 1 boys also finished in the top 20, with Carmel's Alex Dudjak placing 12th, Yorktown's Jack Mooney 13th, Irvington's Harrison Gredick 16th, and Horace Greeley's Edward Yang 19th.

Why it matters

The state skiing championships are a prestigious event that showcases the top high school skiers in New York. Van Arsdale's two-medal performance and the strong showing by Section 1 boys skiers highlights the talent and competitiveness of the region's skiing programs.

The details

Van Arsdale was one of only 44 of 63 girls to successfully complete both slalom runs. She started 28th and had to ski a very rutty course due to previous skiers. Despite the challenging conditions, Van Arsdale was satisfied with her runs. The boys competition was also tough, with only 35 of 63 finishing both slalom runs.

  • The state skiing championships took place on February 23-24, 2026.

The players

Stella Van Arsdale

A senior at Scarsdale High School and the Section 1 girls skimeister, Van Arsdale earned a medal by finishing ninth in the girls slalom event, a day after taking fifth in the giant slalom.

Alex Dudjak

A skier from Carmel High School who finished 12th in the boys competition.

Jack Mooney

A skier from Yorktown High School who finished 13th in the boys competition.

Harrison Gredick

A skier from Irvington High School who finished 16th in the boys competition.

Edward Yang

A skier from Horace Greeley High School who finished 19th in the boys competition.

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What they’re saying

“The course is just super long. People had a lot of difficulty just getting to the end. People with higher bibs had more difficulty. By the time I went, it was already so rutted.”

— Stella Van Arsdale (lohud.com)

“I'm super, super happy. It's great to end my senior year with (them).”

— Stella Van Arsdale (lohud.com)

What’s next

Van Arsdale will play soccer at the University of Rochester but also plans to join the college's club ski team, with Bristol Mountain as the team's training mountain.

The takeaway

Stella Van Arsdale's two-medal performance and the strong showing by Section 1 boys skiers at the state championships highlight the talent and competitiveness of high school skiing in the region.