Branch Gymnastics Hosts the Branch Winter Co-Ed Classic 

The Branch Gymnastics competitive team opened their season with a bang.  The boys and girls teams had a tremendous amount of success while performing in front of the home crowd filled with friends and family. 

“The first meet of the year can sometimes be a difficult one,” says Head Team coach Al Scharns, “getting back into the frame of mind for competition can take some time after a summer of training.”  The boys and girls teams proved they were ready for the challenge, turning in strong performances at every level.

The Level 4 Boys claimed the top four places in the All Around (6-8 year old age division).  Hamilton Highhouse finished in 1^st place with a score of 55.80, followed by Austin Nemire in 2^nd place (55.70), Noah Rosenbaum in 3^rd place (55.10), and Zachary Robinson in 4^th place (53.15).  Nicholas Heikkila took top honors in the All Around (9 and up age division) with a 55.10.  Jonathan Murphy turned in a solid High Bar routine landing him in first place with a 9.5, while Matthew Leinwand Vaulted his way to a first place finish with a 9.8.

Tra Bryant turned in a strong performance for the Level 5 boys finishing in the top spot on Floor (9.2) and Vault (9.8).  Teammate Brent Pearson finished in 1^st place on Parallel Bars with an 8.9.  Austin Buck added a great Vault finishing in 2^nd place with a 9.5.

Daniel Lucas and Tyler Scharns (Level 9, 12-13 year old age division) finished one, two in the All Around with a 49.30 and a 47.70 respectively.  Daniel also finished 1^st on Floor with a 9.3, while Tyler finished 2^nd on Vault with a 9.0.  Kyler Sill took 1^st place in the All Around (44.65) and on Floor (8.5) in the Level 9, 14 and up age division.

The Level 5 girls’ team turned in many powerful individual performances.  Shelby Woodmansee captured the gold medal on Bars with a 9.2.  Teagan Young tumbled her way to a 3^rd place finish on Floor with a 9.3, and Morgan VanWinkle finished in the 4^th spot on Bars (9.1) and Beam (9.05).  Kimberly Barber had an excellent Vault earning her 2^nd place with an 8.8.  Accalia McFellin turned in a glowing performance on every event earning her a 4^th place finish in the All Around with a 35.10.

The Level 6 girls’ team came away with a number of top finishes.  Hailey Hammerberg performed well enough for a 2^nd place finish on Vault (8.8), Bars (8.35), and All Around (33.925).  Teammate Arielle Devenport took the 2^nd place position on Floor with an 8.85.  Erika Whitehead finished out the day with a big Vault that landed her in 1^st place with a score of 9.0.

In the Level 7, 7-11 year old age division Marianne Douglas had an outstanding day taking top honors in the All Around (36.425), Vault (9.1), and Bars (9.275).  Emily Freybler was focused on Beam and Floor taking the top spot with a 9.4 on both events.  Julia Meeker finished in 2^nd place on Vault an 8.725.  In the 12-14 year old age division it was Anna Lucas who claimed 1^st place in the All Around with a 36.675.  Anna also finished 1^st on Bars with a 9.35.  Kennadie Gensch led the way on Beam and Floor taking top honors with a 9.325 and a 9.4 respectively. Other team members turning in exemplary performances were Jennifer Shields finishing 3^rd on Beam (9.05), Nancy Ford finishing 3^rd on Floor (9.275), and Maija Paldan finishing 4^th on Bars (9.175).

The Level 8 girls’ team dominated the field taking the top 4 places in the All Around.  Julia Fiore finished in 1^st place on Vault (8.925), Beam (9.35), and All Around (36.675).  Julia tied with teammate Kayla DePierre for 1^st place on Floor with a score of 9.45.  Kayla also finished in 1^st place on Bars with a 9.55, followed closely by Manami Goto in 2^nd place with a 9.4.  Megan Ellefson was steady on Beam earning her a 2^nd place finish with a 9.1.  Competing in the 12-13 year old age division Kaylie Hess took top honors on Bars (9.1), Floor (9.1), and in the All Around with a 34.95.

The Prep Optional team displayed skill in winning the All Around in two of the three divisions.  In the Bronze division, Abby Einhardt took 1^st place on Beam (9.1), Floor (9.175), and All Around (34.275).  Ashley Elliston finished in the top spot on Bars with a 9.1, while Kismet Gray took 1^st on Vault with an 8.7.  Caroline Bissonnette finished in 2^nd place in the All Around with a 34.225.  In the Silver division, it was Natalie Briggs on top of the awards stand on Vault (8.575), Bars (9.2), and All Around (35.475).  Hannah Smith was steady on Beam finishing in the top spot with a 9.2, and Cheyenne Katz finished in 1^st place on Floor with a 9.05.  In the Gold division, Carli Murav took home the gold medal on Floor with a 9.1

Click here to see the results of the 2006 Branch Winter Co-ed Classic

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