Shorewood Gymnastics places 9th out of 16 Teams on Jan 8

On Saturday, January 8, the Shorewood Gymnasts placed 9th at the Washington Open Winter Invitational (WOWI).

The WOWI is hosted by the Washington State Gymnastic Coaches Association and draws teams from around the State.

"It is a great way to support our Coaches Association and see many teams we would not normally have the opportunity to see" said coach Susan Riley "I am very proud of how hard the girls have been working and our improvements are showing.

The meet is divided into two competitive Groups: The Twisters, who typically are Level 8-10, year round club gymnasts.

Tyanna DeNova. Photo by Susan Riley

The Salto Division, comprised of beginners through Level 7 club gymnasts. Shorewood's Tyanna DeNova competed in the Twisters Division this year and placed 10th in the All Around.

With over 60 gymnasts in the Salto Division, the Shorewood gymnasts were well represented on the podium, taking home 15 top ten finishes.

Kyla Riley.  Photo by Susan Riley.

Shorewood Junior, Kyla Riley placed 6th on Vault, 8th on Bars, 3rd on Beam and 3rd in the All Around. "This was my first meet back as an All Around since breaking my leg last year (January 16, 2010). It felt really good to be back...although I have a long way to go, I am happy with the overall outcome of the meet." Riley said. "I still have a lot of difficulty to add to my routines which will help Shorewood get more points"

Junior Yvonne Chan also had a great showing at the meet, placing 5th on Bars, 2nd on Beam and 10th on Floor. Junior Kat Alexander placed 10th on Beam.

Sophomore Megan Ransom placed 7th on Vault. Freshman Stephanie Spee placed 4th on Vault, 4th on Beam and 6th in the All Around. Freshmen

Mandy Thorsen-Hansen and Juliet Fisher tied for 6th place on Bars.

Shorewood's next meet is Saturday January 15 at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Mountlake Terrace at 6 pm.

----------

At Auburn Mountainview H.S.

Team scores (top 3 scores) — 1. Newport 105.85; 2. Columbia River 101.8; 3. Mead 101.2; 4. Olympia 100.2; 5. Auburn Mountainview 99.45; 6. Capital 97.05; 7. Southridge 91.35; 8. Nathan Hale 89.6; 9. Shorewood 86.45; 10. Port Angeles 81.90; 11. Kentwood 75.8; 12. Shorecrest 60.75; 13. Ingraham 60.25; 14. Squalicum 45.5; 15. Sehome 21.6; 16. Bellingham 11.9.

Overall all-around champion — Kristine Wong, Newport.

Session 1

Vault — Salto Division — 1. Reis, CR, 8.05.

Bars — Salto Division — 1. Burkhardt, Mead, 6.1.

Beam — Salto Division — 1. Lee, Kentwood, 7.0.

Floor — Salto Division — 1. Burkhardt, Mead, 8.5; 2.

All-around — Salto Division — 1. Burkhardt, Mead, 28.65.

Vault — Twisters Division — 1. Hess, CR, 8.5.

Bars — Twisters Division — 1. Pratt, Mead, 9.0.

Beam — Twisters Division — 1. Kristine Wong, Newport, 9.5.

Floor — Twisters Division — 1. Kristine Wong, Newport, 9.7.

All-around — Twisters Division — 1. Kristine Wong, Newport, 35.95.

Session 2

Vault — Salto Division — 1. Jessup, NH, 7.95.

Bars — Salto Division — 1. Williamson, AM.

Beam — Salto Division — 1. Watrous, AM, 8.0; 2. Yvonne Chan, Shorewood, 7.4; 3. Kyla Riley, Shorewood, 7.1.

Floor — Salto Division — 1. Williamson, AM, 8.8; 2T.

All-around — Salto Division — 1. Arnberg, Southridge, 26.55; 2. Jessup, NH, 29.05; 3. Kyla Riley, Shorewood, 27.3.

Vault — Twisters Division — 1. Sophusson-Smith, NH, 8.8.

Bars — Twisters Division — 1. Hostetter, AM 9.2.

Beam — Twisters Division — 1. Borlaug, Southridge, 8.5.

Floor — Twisters Division — 1. Clarke, Olympia, 9.5.

All-around — Twisters Division — 1. Clarke, Olympia, 33.8.