Born: June 13, 1992

Hometown: Bethel

Notable: Graduated from Gould Academy in 2010 … Four top-10 NorAm results before U.S. Championships (sixth in dual, fourth in single) …

Personal website: www.facebook.com/pages/Troy-Murphy/462397357170452

Twitter: @TroyMurph

What he needs: Has two events left to qualify for Team USA. He most likely needs at least one top-three finish to have a chance to qualify.

COMING UP

• Jan. 11-13: At Deer Valley, Utah

• Jan. 15: At Lake Placid, N.Y.