Ramsden sisters lead T-Bird gymnastics at Bainbridge meet

Ramsden sisters lead T-Bird gymnastics
Photo by Susan Riley

Shorewood took 4th place with a score of 119.95 behind 1st place Bainbridge 151.1, 2nd place Holy Names 129.85 and Shorecrest 125.00; and the Shorewood coach Susan Riley could not have been more proud of the team’s performance.

Why is the coach proud of how the team performed…while getting 4th place? “We were not at full strength, as we were missing four of our top six gymnasts from the lineup. Many of the gymnasts, stepped outside their comfort zone and competed on events for the first time.” Riley said.

The Ramsden sisters, Emily and Morgan were the only Shorewood Varsity gymnasts that competed at the meet. There are six gymnasts on the varsity squad, of those six, one is out with an injury; while three were in Hawaii to perform, as members of the Shorewood Flag team. “Emily and Morgan performed very well and even more importantly, they encouraged the less experienced  gymnasts to do their best and have fun, what more could a coach ask for” Riley stated.

When all the scores were tallied, Shorewood was just 5 points behind Shorecrest and less than 10 points behind Holy Names. “Given that we were not at full strength, and were not far behind the other teams, it is encouraging that Shorewood will have a great showing at the end of the season.” Riley said.

Morgan Ramsden was Shorewood’s top All-Around, placing 9th on Vault, 8th on Beam, 8th on Floor and 8th in the All Around. Emily Ramden placed 7th on Floor and 11th in the All-Around. Sophie Sando of Shorewood placed 7th on Beam.