Repeat performer? Mirai Nagasu wowed the fans in Spokane as she captured the junior ladies gold medal in 2007. Now she's hoping to do the same as a senior. It wouldn't be her first championship: She did so in 2008. Dave Trimmer talked with Nagasu about her expectations, the return of Sasha Cohen and other things.

Monday's mentions. There was plenty of action at the Arena on Monday, even if it wasn't as star-studded as the weekend's events. Novice skater Ashley Cain had a particularly busy day, finishing the ladies free skate in first and taking gold in the pairs competition with Joshua Reagan. Read about other winners in junior pairs, novice men and novice pairs or check out the full results.

Staying sharp. Rebecca Nappi chatted with Larry Muxlow, a skate sharpener and repair technician. In exchange for rinkside seats, Muxlow has to make sure nicked laces, loose screws or dull blades play no part in a skater's performance.

Photo: Joshua Reagan and Ashley Cain performed well enough to place 1st in the novice pairs finals during the U. S. Figure Skating Championships, Jan 18, 2010 in the Spokane Arena. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)

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