Snowflake Meet: Diamond in the Rough

The OTW Optional girls had a surprising win at this 2nd annual Snowflake meet at Granite State. The combined teams took home the first place trophy, topping Gym-Ken and Tri-Star's teams. The win was a bit of a surprise in that almost no one was having a "good meet". Falls and stumbles were common. Scores were significantly lower than last year, as tougher skill requirements and stricter judging rules took effect.

Yet, even in this rough context, each of the OTW optionals managed to shine. Every one of them got onto the podium and took home a medal. Together, they shone the brightest, taking home the gymnast-over-the-moon trophy.

In Level 7 Action: Emma, in her first meet as a 7, took 1st on Vault with a 9.20. Mikayla, competing as a 7 for now, took 1st on Bars with a 9.125. She took 2nd in the All Around with a 34.925.

In Level 8 Action: Either Nicole and Jackie were at the top of the platform for each event in the 8-11 year old group. Jackie took 1st place trophy in the All Around with a 35.125. Nicole took home the 2nd place trophy with a 34.000. Ali took 1st on Bars and Floor (a 9.275), and the 2nd place trophy in the All Around. In the 16+ age group, Jamie took home the 3rd place medals in Vault and Bars, and the 2nd place medal on Floor. She took home the 3rd place All Around trophy.

In Level 9 Action: Allison took 1st on Vault in the 14-15 age group. Alyssa took 1st on Bars. Alyssa took the 1st place trophy with a 34.125. Allison took the 2nd place trophy with a 33.650. In the 16+ age group, Kayla took 1st on Vault, Beam and Floor. LaNaya took 2nd on Floor. In the All Around, Kayla took 1st and LaNaya 2nd.

Good going girls. Sure, it was a rough start, but it was a good one! It's hard to argue with 1st place.