With five triple jumps as well as the highest program component scores of the event, Czisny topped Kostner.
Read MoreAmerican pairs off podium at season opening ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series event.
Read MoreReigning Grand Prix Final Champion Alissa Czisny won the short program at Skate America in Ontario, Calif.
Read MoreAmericans place second, sixth and seventh in the short program at Skate America in Ontario, Calif.
Read MoreDespite a third place free skate, Czech Republic's Michal Brezina captured the men's title at Skate America.
Read MoreDornbush, Mahbanoozadeh and Razzano finish fifth, seventh and ninth in the short program at Skate America.
Read MoreThree-time and reigning World Champions Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany are favored in the pairs competition.
Read MoreRichard Dornbush, Armin Mahbanoozadeh and Douglas Razzano represent the United States in Ontario, Calif.
Read MoreAlissa Czisny and Carolina Kostner are the leading contenders in the ladies competition.
Read MoreMelissa Bulanhagui now holds a Filipino passport and will compete for the Philippines.
Read More