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.