Alfred State College

Stapleton was key as the Alfred State ski team won the NJCAA Championship and the Region III Championship in 1972. The National Championship was the 2^nd straight for the skiing program.

Stapleton was 1^st in the giant slalom (32.4), 2^nd in the downhill (30.5), and 3^rd in the slalom (37.0) at the 1972 Championships. The Pioneers came from behind to win the Nationals and then finished their season by winning the Region III Championship.

In 1973, Stapleton finished 2^nd in the giant slalom and 4^th in the downhill as the Pioneers finished 11^th at the National Championships.