The 7s came on strong again at this first Sectional for the 7s and 8s. They were strong on Vault again, as they have been at other meets. All of them posted strong vault scores, but Jess's 9.55 and Alexis' 9.475 were good enough to cinch 1st and 2nd. Kayla took 5th with a 9.275.
It was much the same power on display when it came to Bars. Allison posted a 9.40. Alyssa took 1st in the 12 year old division with a 9.25. LaNaya took first in the 13+ age group with a 9.275. Melinda posted her best score of the meet on Bars too. Kayla took 5th with a 9.00.
On the beam, however, things were not quite as solid as they had been at Aquafina. Things just didn't seem to click like they usually did. Only Alyssa and Alexis scored 9s -- 9.05 and 9.075 respectively. Both of these scores took first in their age groups, though, so it seems that all beam scores must have generally been a bit lower.
Out on the floor, the 7s put in an extra effort. Alexis put a little extra zip into her routine and took first with a 9.60. LaNaya and Jess both put on very strong floor routines too. They each scored 9.30, tying for 4th. Alyssa's 9.225 took 2nd in the 12yr olds.
In the All Around, Allison took first place in 10-11 year olds, with a 36.625. Alyssa took first in the 12 yr olds with a 36.775. In the 13 and older group, Alexis and Jess took first and second with a 37.35 and a 36.35. LaNaya took 6th with a 36.025. They don't give team awards at Sectionals, but if they did, the 7s would have had a team score of 111.35. Quite respectable, considering that a 110.85 won the 7s first place at the Judges Cup.
There were smiles and congratulations all around as the gilrs realized they had all qualified for States. They now have a month to polish up their routines to perfection.
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