The 2025 boys individual champion Caden Burns graduated, so there will be a new champion crowned in 2026. Minnetonka is the defending boys state champion and is chasing its fourth title in five years.

Four section races take place during the first full week of February to determine which skiers and team qualify for the Minnesota State High School League Alpine State Championships on Feb. 10 at Giants Ridge.

Here are the skiers and teams to watch according to the Minnesota State High School Alpine Ski Coaches Association.

Skiers to watch

(Listed in alphabetical order)

Artin Amirayan, St. Croix Prep

Oscar Anderson, Minnetonka

Sam Andreski, Forest Lake

Tristan Bristlin, Detroit Lakes

Liam Burns, St. Paul Academy

Goshi Dimitrov, Cook County/Silver Bay

Julian Ferrales, Minnetonka

Michael Jakobe, Edina

Angus Levins, White Bear Lake

Luke Lobanoff, Hill-Murray

Luke Mjanger, Hill-Murray

Toren Piltingsrud, St. Thomas Academy

Chip Scott, Minnetonka

Bergen Wolter, DeLaSalle

Teams to watch

(Listed in alphabetical order)

Cook County/Silver Bay

Edina

Forest Lake

Hill-Murray

Hopkins

Minnetonka

Minneapolis Washburn

Rosemount

St. Thomas Academy