7s strong amid tough competition

The Level 7s were scheduled for the middle session on Sunday -- at the height of the snow storm. Only three of the team braved the blizzard to attend the meet at Atlantic. They did well against the talented teams from Brestyans, Cape Cod and New York. Mackenzie took 1st on Floor with a 9.35. Madison took 1st on Beam with a 9.175. Morgan took 2nd on Floor with a 9.30. Faced with such strong competitors, all three OTW 7s made an excellent showing.

Great job girls. Quite impressive.

4s hot at winter meet

OTW's 4s had not cooled off since their championship victory. They were all sizzling on Vault. Jordan's 9.575 lead the pack. Ellie scored a 9.225 and Summer scored a 9.20. Each girl on the team scored a 9-something. On Bars, Jordan led again with a 9.475. Emma and Maddy's 9s added to the team score. On Beam, Maddy set the pace with a 9.25. Emma and Jessica were close behind her with 9.20s. On Floor, Emma was the star with a 9.15. Maddy and Jessica added their scores to the team total.

High scores prevailed in the All-Around. Emma took 1st in her age group with a 36.725. Jordan took 1st in her age group with a 36.975. Maddy took 3rd with a 36.225. Jessica placed 4th with a 36.050.

Amazing job, 4s. Keep it up!

5s gaining strength

OTW's Level 5 team added a new member, Sydney, who moved up from Level 4. They also added a bit to their team scoring from their last meet. No one event dominated, with high-points scattered throughout. Madison, Hope and Sydney led the way on Vault. Hope's Bar routine was outstanding, scoring a 9.35. Emma scored her best of the meet on Bars too. On Vault, Hanna and Allie set the pace with a 9.175 and 9.375. Cassie, too, scored her best of the meet on Beam. On Floor, Hanna scored a 9.10. Emma and Madison weren't far behind.

In the All Around, Hope took first in her age division. Hanna took 2nd. Allie and Emma took 3rds. Madison took 4th and Sydney 6th, so OTW was well represented on the winners' platform.

Good going girls.

Level 6 team getting stronger

OTW's Level 6 team also added a new member, Emily. They also upped their collective team score a bit too. Nicole pushed up her scores on Vault, Bars and Floor, adding over a half point to her All Around. She took home the 3rd place medal in her age group. Jackie had a couple wobbles, but took home the 1st place medal on Beam with a 9.375. Ally improved her scores on Vault and Bars. She took home the 3rd place medal on Beam. Anne took 2nd on Vault with a 9.00 and 1st on Beam with a 9.10, securing 2nd in the All Around. Emily got right to work taking 3rd on the Vault and 2nd on Bars.

Go sixes!

Level 8s shine despite storm

It was a dark and stormy night. No, really. It was. Several inches of snow, followed by freezing rain, reduced attendance at the Sunday evening session. Many gymnasts, and a couple of clubs didn't show. Nonetheless, all the OTW 8s were present and accounted for. There were some ups and downs in their routines, but overall, the Level 8 team increased their team score by over a point.

On Vault, Kayla impressed the judges with her Tsuk, scoring a 9.50 and taking 1st place. On Bars, Alyssa scored a 9.55. Shilanna took 1st, Jess 2nd and Melinda 3rd. On Beam, it was Jess in 1st with a 9.225, Shilanna 2nd and Courtney third. Allison took 2nd in the younger age group. On Floor, it was Jess again in 1st with a 9.15, Courtney 2nd with a 9.125 and LaNaya 3rd with a 9.10. Many of the girls improved their All Around scores. Jess took 1st, Shilanna 2nd and Kayla 3rd. In the younger group, Alyssa took 2nd.

This team has a lot of star power.

Levels 7s start hot

All of this year's Level 7 team are new to the level, but you'd never know it to watch them. Every one of them were pushing through their skills like seasoned veterans.

In the 12 year old group, Morgan took 2nd on Bars and 3rd on Floor with a 9.05. Madison was a ball of fire, taking 2nd on Vault and Floor, 3rd on Bars and 1st on Beam with an amazing 9.475. She already has a 36 in the All Around. In the 13-14 group, Amanda was quite the pace setter. She took 1st on Vault with a 9.075, 1st on Bars. She took 2nd in the All Around. In the 15+ group, Jamie and Mackenzie were 9-scoring machines. Mackenzie delivered a 9.30 on Vault and a 9.25 on Floor. She took 1st the All Around.  Jamie had 9.10s on Vault and Floor, and took 2nd in the All Around.

Way to go, ladies. You're off to a great start!

Level 8s start strong

The Level 8 team got down to business right away at their first meet of the season. Most of the team are new to the level, and a few skills are still developing. Nonetheless, the team showed that they will be strong competitors this year. This first meet of the season saw OTW blue on the winners' platform frequently.

In the 13-14 year old group, Courtney, Allison and Alyssa were on the platform for every single event. Allison took 1st on Vault with a 9.20. Courtney and Alyssa tied for 3rd. Alyssa took 1st on Bars with a 9.40. Allison and Courtney tied for 2nd. On Bars, they took a 1,2,3 sweep, led by Alyssa's 9.075. On Floor they took 2,3,4. In the All Around, they swept the podium (again), taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

In the 15+ age group, OTW blue was ever-present too. Kayla took 1st on Vault with a 9.20. Jess and Shilanna took 4th and 5th. On Bars, Shilanna took 1st, LaNaya 2nd. Jess and Melinda tied for 3rd. Many of the team had some trouble on Beam at this meet. Despite this, Jess took 1st, LaNaya tied for 2nd. On Floor, it was a full sweep (pictured), led by Kayla's 9.175.  Jess took 1st in the All Around, Kayla 2nd, LaNaya 3rd, Shilanna 4th.

Great job 8s. You're going to be a tough team to beat this year.

Level 9 and 10's first meet

OTW's Level 9 and 10 gymnasts had their first meet of the '07-'08 season this Sunday, up in Bow. It wasn't quite a full meet for them, it was a good start. Kenna scored her best on Vault and Floor. Becca, still working back to form from a sprained ankle, competed on only Bars and Beam. She took 1st on Bars.  Bri took 1st on Vault with a 9.30 and 1st on Floor.

OTW 4s Winter State Champs!

Off The Wall's Level 4 team were definitely hot on this cold December 2nd. They powered their way to victory in the Winter State Meet, held at Brentwood. Every one of them scored at least one 9!

The whole OTW team dominated on Vault. Every one of them scored a 9-something on Vault. Maddie led the blitz with a 1st place score of 9.60. (sakes!) Summer took 2nd with a 9.45. Ellie took 3rd in her age group with 9.45 too. Jordan and Jess scored 9.375 and 9.30. Sydney and Emma racked up a 9.25 and 9.15.

On Bars, Sydney took 1st with a 9.30. Jordan took 2nd with a 9.25. Emma took 3rd with a 9.0. On Beam, Emma set the pace, taking 1st wit ha 9.275. Sydney took 3rd with a 9.20. Jess and Jordan were both close behind with 9.10s.  On Floor, Emma dazzled with a 9.40, taking 1st. Sydney took 2nd with a 9.125. Maddie took 3rd with 9.05.

In the All-Around the Level 4s had five members in the 36-Club. Emma took 1st in her age group with a 36.825. OTW girls nearly swept the winners platform. Sydney is State Champ in her age group with a 36.875. Jordan 3rd with a 36.70, Maddie 4th with 36.65 and Jess 5th with a 36.425.

Way...To...Go, Level 4s. You all did an awesome job!

(Thanks Cara for the scores)

6s take 3rd at States

The OTW Level 6 team took home the third place trophy at this winter's State Meet, held at Brentwood. All four of the girls contributed to the team score. It was a whole-team effort.

Beam seemed to be the teams strong event. Jackie took 1st place in her age group with a 9.50! Nicole also took 1st in her age group with a 9.175. Ally contributed a solid 9.05 on Beam for the team. Anne placed 2nd in her age group on Beam. Beam was hot.  Ever the powerhouse on Vault, Anne scored a 9.175.  Ally, who got a ribbon in all events, took 3rd on Floor. Anne took 4th.  Nicole and Ally placed 2nd in their respective age groups' in the All-Around. Jackie placed 4th in the All-Around for her age group.

A solid effort from the girls in their first States as Level 6 gymnasts. Well done, ladies.

(Thanks Fred, for the scores)

Level 5s take 5th

The OTW Level 5 team has been working hard on their skills and made a good effort at this year's Winter States. Each of the team posted a 9 in one event. In the 9-10 year old age group, Allie's 9.40 made her the state's silver medalist. Hanna's 9.35 on Floor made her the state champion. Emma's 9.0 on Floor placed her 4th in the state. In the 11-12 group, Hope's 9.025 on Beam made her the state's bronze medalist.

The team scores were actually pretty close. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th place teams were all within a half point of each other. The OTW 5s were only a point and a half behind that. These girls are shaping up to be real contenders. We're proud of you, ladies.