2025-26 SEASON NOTES
SP Music: "Orange Colored Sky" by Natalie Cole
FS Music: Music from Rocketman by Taron Egerton and Elton John

IJS PERSONAL BESTS
International Competition
SP – 45.98 (2025 Junior Grand Prix, Poland)
FS – 77.49 (2025 Robin Cousins Cup, Junior)
Final Score – 121.66 (2025 Junior Grand Prix, Poland)

U.S. Qualifying Competition
SP – 46.58 (2026 U.S. Pairs Final, Junior)
FS – 83.93 (2026 U.S. Pairs Final, Junior)
Final Score – 130.51 (2026 U.S. Pairs Final, Junior)

SKATING NOTES
Began partnership in September 2024.

Kovar began skating at 2 years old because her parents are both coaches ... Loves improving herself in every aspect of skating.

McPike started skating at age 2 because all four of his older sisters were skaters and he was also at the rink and was always called the “rink baby,” so he followed in their footsteps  ... Loves the freedom you get on the ice and the team aspect of pairs ... Previously partnered with Jolena Grohne and Cayla Smith.

PERSONAL NOTES
Kovar's parents are Amanda and Karel, who are both skating coaches ... Her brother Kai is also a skater on the National Team ... Has a Golden Retriever named Auggie and a Golden Doddle named Teddy ... Attends Saint Joseph Catholic High School ... Hobbies include cheerleading and hanging out with friends.

McPike's parents are Kim and Jonathan ... Has four older sisters: Jessika, Jennifer, Jordan and Jaimee ... Graduated from Franklin Christian Academy in May 2025 ... Hobbies include music, gaming/streaming and cars/driving ... Is left-handed and ambidextrous in most sports. 

COMPETITIVE HISTORY

• 2026 U.S. Pairs Final, Junior – 2nd
• 2025 Junior Grand Prix (Poland) – 13th
• 2025 Robin Cousins Cup, Junior – 2nd
• 2025 U.S. Championships, Junior – 9th
• 2025 U.S. Pairs Final, Junior – 7th