Ben Jacobs, a student at Carrabassett Valley Academy in Sugarloaf, Maine, won the State U14 Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Maine, on March 1.

Jacobs is an eighth grade student at CVA and is the son of Sara Plummer and Dean Jacobs of Damariscotta.

The weekend races were very successful for CVA student-athletes in the U14 age group, with many top-10 finishes.

“Ben has had a great season,” U14 Head Coach Andy Willihan said. “He continues to grow as an athlete and find his strength in all disciplines. One of Ben's biggest strengths is his ability to connect with the snow and his strong desire to be the best skier he can be.

“Ben has the potential to be a successful alpine skier in the future. He has qualified first seed to the U14 Eastern Championships at Stowe, Vermont."