Shorewood gymnasts dominate 2014 Holiday Challenge

Shorewood's Juliet Fisher led the team
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Shorewood Gymnasts dominated on Saturday January 5, 2014, scoring 137.05 to take 1st place in front of Squalicum 123.5, Bellingham 122.5,  Shorecrest 121.8, and Sehome 108.65.

Shorewood’s Juliet Fisher led the team with outstanding performances on all four events, placing 2nd in the All Around competition with a 30.00 behind Squalcum’s Madi Krusson. Fisher placed in the top 5 on all four events.

“Juliet added a few new skills on floor today, which really helped her overall score. She nailed each of the new skills beautifully!” said Shorewood Head Coach, Susan Riley.

Shorewood's Diana Catinas placed 4th in the All Around
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Shorewood’s Diana Catinas placed 4th in the All Around competition, as well as placing in the top 5 for all four events.

Shorewood gymnasts were a common sight on the awards podium Saturday night.

“It was great to see all their hard work over the winter break pay off.” Coach Riley said.

Shorecrest gymnast Adrienne Groves on the bars
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Results

Team scores:

1. SW 137.05
2. SQ 123.5
3. Bell 122.5
4. SC 121.8
5. SH 108.65

Vault

1. Madi Krusson SQ 8.5
2. TIE: Diana Catinas SW 8.0 and Stephanie Spee SW 8.0

Uneven Bars

1. Madi Krusson SQ 7.5
2. Catalina F  SH  7.25
3. Diana Catinas SW 6.55

Balance Beam

1. Madi Krusson SQ 8.6
2. Ariel McGarock Bell 8.0
3. Morgan Ramsden SW 7.95

Floor Exercise

1. Madi Krusson SQ 9.1
2. Diana Catinas SW 8.2
3. Juliet Fisher SW 8.1

All Around

1. Madi Krusson SQ 33.7
2. Juliet Fisher SW 30.0
3. Catalina F SH 29.8

Shorewood and Shorecrest both will be competing in the Washington Open Winter Invitational on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sehome High School.

Competition begins at 2:40 pm.