2nd Sectional

The second sectional of the winter season, held at Tristar, was a mixed bag for many of the OTW gymnasts. Some events went a little less well as usual, but some events went better than usual. That's how it goes sometimes.

The Level 4 team were all having a good day on vault, with many high scores. Cassie had her second best vault score and set new personal bests on Bars, Beam and Floor. Hanna took 1st on Floor (6-8yr olds) with a 9.2. Hope didn't have one of her best Floor routines, but did excelled at Bars, 9.5. Summer scored a 9 on Vault and had her highest All Around yet. Jessica had two 9s, Vault and Bars. Both Allie and Madeline also turned in 9s on Vault.

In the Level 5 session, the Vault was not as friendly to anyone. Jessica F. took first place with an 8.9. Emma showed continued command of the Bars, with her second highest score. Anne and Jessica P took 2nd and 3rd on Beam with 9s. Kelly took first on Bars with a 9.35. Emily was very close to a new personal best on Floor. Jackie was having a good day on Bars, scoring her personal best.

The Level 6s team had its share of moments too. Madison took first on Floor with a 9.2 and first in the All Around for the 11-12 yr olds. Team mate Morgan was close behind her, taking third on floor. Among the 13 yr olds, Amanda and Jamie were both having very "on" days. Amanda took 1st on Vault with a 9.5, as well as firsts on Bars and Floor. Jamie was in-the-zone too, with a 9.35 on Vault, taking 2nd on Beam and thirds on Bars and Floor. Amanda and Jamie took first and second in the All Around.

Good job girls.

Whole Team Going to Sectionals

Levels 4, 5 and 6s competed at a qualifier in their home gym, against teams from Atlantic and Kelly's.

The two new Level 4 team girls, Allie and Madeline, did well, qualifying for Sectionals in their first meet. Cassie had her best Beam routine yet and added over a half point to her All Around score. Jessica scored a 9.0 on Bars. Summer's strong vault was her best score of the meet. Hanna and Hope were both in great form, scoring 9.4s on Bars and Beam, respectively.

The big story of this meet was Emma. Things started out kind of gloomy, with a very disappointing Beam. This was the last qualifying meet, so going to Sectionals seemed out of reach. Emma, however, showed the heart of a champion. On the next event, Floor, she turned in a 9.05. She did her personal best Vault thus far. Bars had been a struggle for Emma this year, but the champion heart kicked in again. She turned in her personal best on Bars too, 8.8, taking third place. She qualified for Sectionals! The whole OTW team and many in the crowd burst into loud cheers. Way to go, Emma!

The other Level 5s kept up the pace, all easily qualifying for Sectionals. Jessica P and Jessica F were both strong on Floor. Kelly was hot on Bars and Beam. Anne, too, had a good Bars routine. Emily scored her personal best on Beam. Jackie scored her personal best on Floor. Go get 'em, Fives!

Level 6s had highlights too. Madison and Amanda, both scored 9s on Bars and Floor. Mackenzie scored a 9 on Floor too. Morgan and Jamie were both strongest on Vault. It looks like the Level 6s are primed for Sectionals too.