It was the start of getting back to some normalcy. The Kippettes were back in our home gym of Kendrick Rec Center full time beginning in September 2021. Masks were still on but meets would once again be held in-person.
None of the less, like most youth sports the Kippettes faced the challenge of getting back into good habits and routine. Gymnasts had to relearn how to juggle a busy schedule; completing homework & getting to practice, going from school then rushing to the gym, choosing whether to eat dinner in the car or when they got home at 8-9pm. It was a busy routine that pre-covid no one ever questioned. It was normal life. After 18 months of parents working remote, virtual school, decreased practice hours and a seemingly less competitive virtual experience. A demanding schedule felt anything but normal to gymnasts, coaches and parents. We had to get used to what once felt normal.
In spite of the challenges, the Kippettes pulled through once again with another great season filled with wonderful memories, victorious moments, new experiences and lots to be proud of.
Our girls were on fire at Fall Fling. The Diamonds & Platinum dominated the podium & took 1st Team with Leah sweeping the top spot across 4 events & Lainey across 3. Jolie, Kennedi & Kelsea also brought the heat. The 8s proved they have what it takes with Ameena competing & executing her back tuck on beam & a beautiful bar routine. Savs flipped her Yurchenko & nailed her tumbling passes.
Our Level 6/7s did not disappoint at the Fall Fling. In fact, they crushed it. L7- Lauren executed a powerful vault and floor routine. L6 Onna set the floor on fire with her Michael Jackson routine. L6 Anna landed in the top spot for bars & AA. L6 Frances rocked bars & beam. L6 Jordin performed a beautiful beam routine.
Our Xcel Golds & Silver brought home lots of bling from Fall Fling. Golds also took 2nd place team. Alex & Brooklyn crushed their first USAG meet. As did Sabi who competed in-person for the first time. Abby & Hailee were natural leaders for their teammates. While Mackenzie showed up injured but in support of her girls.
Two big 1st place wins for our Level 8s. Savs on vault with a 9.3 & Ameena on bars with a 8.875. They both also had 4th place wins. Savs on bars and Ameena on vault. They sure did start us off on a high note at the 2021 Liberty Cup.
Congrats to Platinum gymnast, Lainey who had some nice wins at the 2021 Liberty Cup. She shook her hips on floor all the way to a 9.1 and 6th place. she also took 6th on beam and 7th on vault.
For the Xcel Gold’s the 2021 Liberty Cup was their first BIG in-person meet of their gymnastics careers. They handled themselves with grace, dignity & humor. They didn’t let the nerves or mistakes at one event carry over to the next. Congrats on your wins girls.
Wow! Onna set that floor on fire receiving a 9.45 and a 1st place win. She also took 2nd on beam & vault with a 3rd AA. Anna proudly stood in 5th for vault and 3rd on bars, beam (9.0) & AA. Frances slid in 3rd on bars for a nice win. All our level 6s brought the heat to the 2021 Liberty Cup.
Last but certainly not least our Diamonds finished us out strong at the 2021 Liberty Cup. Another big 1st place win. This time by Jolie and on beam with a (9.05). Jolie also placed 3rd on vault (9.0). Kennedi killed it on floor with (9.25) taking 3rd, crushed her vault landing in 2nd (9.0) and 7th on bars. Leah proudly took 4th on beam and 6th on floor. Congrats to all our Diamond gals on a great meet.
Our Level 6-8s started us off at the 2022 WinterBowl in NJ. Although our girls only had 2 practices since Dec. 22nd they stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park proving once again how strong they are when faced with adversity.
Our Xcel Golds did a fantastic job at our first meet in 2022 after only having 2 practices in the past 16 days. They were nervous headed to WinterBowl in NJ but they didn’t let their nerves get the best of them. Abby had her best meet of the season so far receiving 2nd place across all 4 events including AA floor (9.125) beam (9.15). Alex followed right behind her landing in 3rd across all events except vault. Floor she scored a nice (9.025). Sabi had a beautiful 1st place win on vault (9.0).
Our Xcel Diamonds showed up to the 2022 Winter Bowl in NJ determined as ever to prove to themselves that when given an obstacle like having 2 practices since Dec. 22nd. They will hurdle right over it fearlessly.
Leah had her best meet of the season so far proudly landing in 1st place on beam (9.1), 2nd on bars, 4th on vault 3rd on floor (9.125) & AA. Kelsea came in shining and positive taking 3rd floor and 2nd bars.
Jolie crushed it taking 3rd vault & bars 4th beam & AA.
The Kendrick Kippettes had an explosive meet weekend starting us off were our Level 3 & 4s at their first meet of the season, Dalmatian Classic. Then, it was off to the Dutch Classic with our optional levels 6-8 & Xcel. The weekend was full of bling, 1st place finishers, great gymnastics, state qualifiers, mobility scores achieved, team work and a whole lot of success & smiles.
Our Level 8s & Diamonds set the floor on fire with Leah hitting a record high score of 9.55 taking 1st and Jolie coming in at a high score of 9.35. Ameena & Savs nailing their passes both received their highest scores of the season. Ameena 9.2 taking 1st and Savs 9.1 taking 2nd. Savs also took 3rd vault and 2nd AA. Leah also coming in 1st on beam 9.125 & AA. Jolie took 1st vault 9.0 and bars.
Our level 6 & 7s achieved excellence at the Dutch Classic. Lauren had her best meet of the season with an incredible AA score of 36.375 landing her in 2nd place and finding herself on the podium across all events. Her sister Anna proudly took 2nd for UB, BB 9.275 and FX 9.3 but found herself in the top spot for AA 36.1. Jordin had her best vault of the season landing her in 3rd and a season high score on FX 9.05. Onna had a powerful vault 9.0 taking 3rd and a well deserved 9.3 on FX putting her in 2nd.
A huge congratulations to our Xcel Golds on a job well done. Just coming back off a knee injury this week Alex was determined to compete and she did landing in 1st on BB and UB 3rd. Brooklyn had an incredible showing taking 2nd Beam, 4th FX and AA. It was Bella’s first meet of the season and she proudly landed in 4th on UB & BB. Hailee & Sabi crushed it playing switcheroo for the top spots on podium across all 4 events.
Our level 4s came in hot to their first meet of the season. Violet & Lilly T.’s presentation on floor was stunning both with a 9.3. Amazia & Ma’isa scored out & for States. Mia & Nyah both rose to the occasion of competing vault. Audrey executed her double handsprings. Genevieve, Nahla & Lily P. were powerhouses.
For many of our level 3s it was not only their first meet of the season it was their first meet ever and they all shined with confidence and took home some bling.
Our Level 8s started us off strong at the Pink Invitational both solid 9s on bars which makes me super proud. Ameena hit a 9.0 on floor. Savs gave it her all vault.
Ameena UB (9.075) 3rd
Savs V 3rd, UB (9.1) 3rd & AA (35.1) 4th
Our level 3s had some strong competition but for their second meet of the season being a huge one like Pink they shined like pretty, pretty princesses. A huge congratulations to Josie for taking 6th V 9.05 8th BB 9th FX & AA.
Our level 4s were perfect princesses on beam & floor with 5 out of 10 gymnasts landing in the 9.0 Club.
Amazia- 6th on V & BB (9.0)
Lilly T- BB (9.1) 4th, FX (9.35) 4th
Ma’isa- FX (9.4) 3rd
Nyah- BB (9.0) 17th
Violet- BB (9.025) 10th
Congrats to the following gymnasts who may not have placed but joined the 9.0 Club.
Mia 9.0 BB, Lily P. 9.0 FX, Amazia 9.225 FX, Violet 9.1 FX
Our level 6s had a fairytale of a day at Pink.
Frances- UB 6th, AA 7th
Anna- UB (9.2)4th, FX (9.4) 4th
Onna- V 7th, FX (9.15) 7th
A Queen all on her own Level 7 gymnast, Lauren stood her ground at Pink.
V (9.1) 3rd, UB 4th, AA 4th
Our Diamond queens shined in their crowns and on the floor with all 3 of them joining the 9.0 Club and placing.
Kelsea- FX (9.25) 7th
Jolie- V (9.0) 3rd, FX (9.2) 4th, AA 5th
Leah- BB 8th, FX 9.35 8th
It was a fairytale ending to the 2022 Pink Invitational with our Xcel Golds finishing us out with a bang. Sabi crushed it! Kenzie competed for the first time, not only placed twice but joined the 9.0 club along with many of her teammates.
Sabi- V (9.1) 3rd, UB (9.25) 2nd, BB (9.0) 1st FX (9.35) 1st, AA (36.75) 2nd
Hailee- V 7th, BB 4th, FX (9.1) 4th, AA 7th
Abby- V 6th, BB 3rd, FX (9.0) 6th, AA 6th
Kenzie- UB 8th, FX (9.15) 2nd
Alex-BB 8th, FX (9.025) 8th
The Kippettes touched down in Raleigh, NC in March 2022. We hit the road for our first of its kind ever destination meet! The Kippettes came ready to rumble but also looked forward to some team bonding time in the hotel pool, lounging areas, patio and eatry. Coaches, gymnasts and parents also came together like family at restaurants to eat at team dinners. You know what they say, “The best memories are made gathered around a table”. The level 3 & 4s families explored on a nature hike. While the Xcel teams and levels 6-8 hit Adventure Landing for some mini golf, go carts & battled it out under neon lights with lazer tag. Our oldest teammates felt the love when former teammate Nicole who attends college at the nearby University of Mount Olive came to watch them compete. It was a great weekend filled with fun, laughs, stories, friends, games and adventure. Oh and we came home with some bling. Congrats to our place finishers!
L8- Savs 2nd V 9.25
L8- Ameena 6th UB 9.0
L7- Lauren 7th V 9.0, 2nd BB 9.25
L6- Anna 6th BB 9.2
XD- Leah 7th V, 7th FX 9.25, 3rd BB 9.1
XG- Sabi 2nd FX 9.35
XG- Abby 5th V 9.2, 9th UB, 9th BB
L4- Amazia 7th V & 8 AA
L4- Ma’isa 7th V, 7th BB 9.05, 7th FX, 9th AA
L3- Josie 8th UB, 7th FX, 8th AA
OMG our level 2s were cute as a button at the Golden Ram Classic. It was their first meet EVER and they did such a fantastic job. I was gushing over their super excited yet nervous faces. We are so super proud of them. Highlights: Jaelyn scored three 9s including a 9.3 on beam which her in 5th place. Leah & Avery got 9s on floor. Little Naina & Hailey stuck beam. Summer did a beautiful bar routine. Let’s not forget a big congratulations to first time head coaches Leah & Harley on the great job they did preparing our youngest competitors.
Our level 4s did a great job and were stylin’ in their WCU sunglasses.
Amazia-V 9th, F 10th
Maisa- UB 9.05 8th
Violet- BB 9.35 6th
Audrey - BB 9.34th
Lily BB 9.375 3rd, FX 12th
Our level 3s are too cool for school in their WCU shades. Not too mention loooking pretty cool on the podium too.
Stella- BB 9.0 5th
Surah- FX 11th
Josie- BB 9.055th, FX 9.0 4th, AA 6th
We traveled to New Jersey this past weekend with our lower levels to compete. Our level 2 & 3s started us off with great performances. Congrats to level 2 gymnasts, Jaelyn for sweeping the top spot across all events. Summer who had a big win on bars taking 3rd. and Leah with hitting a 9.4 on floor taking 4th. Shout to level 3 gymnasts, Josie who also swept the top across all events. Julie who almost swept the top spot with the exception of beam which was swapped out by teammate Tessa. Overall it was a great session with lots of wins, smiles and improved scores.
The Over the Rainbow meet in NJ had our level 4s over the moon. They crushed it putting up their best scores of the season. Ma’isa almost swept the top spot minus floor which was snagged by teammate Lily P. Audrey brought home a big 1st place win on bars hitting 9.15. Violet set the floor on fire receiving a 9.5 and 4th place. Overall all the girls had a great meet reaching individual goals, scoring out and bringing home some bling.
Bringing home a 3rd place State Champion here. Well worth the ride to Lewisburg, PA for Level 3 States. Josie finished out our season strong. She was on fire at States.
Bars- 4th 9.05
Beam - 1st 9.25
Floor- 1st 9.5
AA- 3rd 36.25
We have two Level 4 State Beam Champions. A huge congratulations to Violet who received a well-deserved 2nd on beam with 9.35 and Ma’isa who crushed it on beam to place 5th with a 9.3. We are so proud of all the girls for their enthusiasm and determination to get here. To look back and see their progression from the start of the season till now is nothing short of amazing.
We have a Level 6 State Champion on bars. Congratulations to little Anna banana for placing 7th with a 9.025 and for receiving 9.25 on beam & 9.175 on floor. Also, a shout to her teammates Frances & Onna who put up some nice scores. Frances received her highest floor score of the season 9.05 and AA 35.35. Onna who set the floor on fire as usual with her MJ routine received a 9.375.
We have a Level 7 State All-Around Champion. A huge congratulations to Lauren who was the 3 “Cs” cool, calm & confident as she competed today. We couldn’t be more proud of Lauren for competing her giant on bars for the first time receiving an 8.825. She proudly placed:
Vault- 5th 9.15
Floor- 10th 9.275
All-Around- 7th 36.15
Congrats to our Level 8 gymnast, Savanah on a great season.
Congratulations to our Golds for representing at Xcel States. Abby was thrilled to receive a 9.125 on beam & 9.0 on floor. She was even more ecstatic to place 5th beam. Hailee was right behind her proudly placing 9th on beam 9.0. Sabi had a great showing hitting a 9.25 on floor.
Bringing home champs! Xcel Diamond gymnasts put forth their best efforts at Xcel States. Jolie placed 3rd on vault 9.25 & had a nice win on beam also with a 9.25. Leah hit her highest score of the season on vault 9.15 proudly taking home 5th. Both girls hit outstanding floor routines receiving 9.4s.
The 2020-2021 was the most difficult, yet impactful season the Kippettes have endured so far. In March 2020, we went through our first of many COVID lockdowns. For over four months our gymnasts were home and away from the gym, but that did not stop their strides towards greatness. Multiple times a week, every week, our gymnasts and coaches logged onto zoom to do conditioning to keep their strengths and motivation up. Finally after four long months, we were cleared to return to practice in July, but not at our home gym of the Kendrick Recreation Center. Thankfully we were able to train at the Philadelphia Gymnastics Center (PGC) in Conshohocken, PA for 4 nights a week during the summer.
Due to the untimely lockdowns, and cut practice hours, most of our gymnasts had to transition into Xcel levels for this season. Our Xcel program trains less than our compulsory levels, and due to our cut hours it would not be fair for our girls to not be given proper training hours for their level. This was just another effect from the COVID lockdowns, but even this was not going to stop these gymnasts from having a successful season. We not only had 50% of the team transition into Xcel, we also brought on FIVE new gymnasts onto the team, as well as some returners from previous years! Although we were unable to do our usual summer camp, had no expectations for the possible season ahead, or our home gym, our gymnasts came in ready and willing to do whatever they could to be back purely for the love of this sport and their team. As COVID shutdowns came and went, and protocols must be followed, the competition season for 2020-2021 looked pretty bleak. Thankfully, through technology, our staff, and our amazing gymnasts and parents we were able to pull off our very first virtual USAG gymnastics meet.
2021 Kippettes Winter Blast
Our very first virtual gymnastics meet, and our first meet of the 2021 season was the Kippettes Winter Blast. While there were some kinks throughout the night with the technology, they were easily fixed with our awesome volunteers. This meet was judged by our USAG judges however, these scores did not count towards anything, it served as a practice meet for the gymnasts' new levels. Program Director, Janette Mancini completed a 5 hour test in order to be certified in running virtual meets, then learn on how to run them, and finally teach the rest of the staff. She has done an amazing job all year with coming up with new tech ways to keep this program up and running successfully, we applaud you Janette! While this meets scores did not count, we were able to finally put together our levels and teams for the upcoming season:
Level 2: Tessa
Level 3: Zara, Violet, Penelope, Lily, Mia, Olivia, Ma’isa, Stella, and Naya
Level 5: Onna, Isabella, Jordin, Ainsley, and Lainey (out on injury)
Xcel Silver: Katie, Abby, Genevieve, Bella, Amazia, Hailee, Audrey, Lily, and Sahabiyyah
Xcel Platinum: Frances, Anna, Jolie, Layla, and Kelsea
Xcel Diamond: Savannah, Ameena, Leah, Kenndi, Lauren, and Renee
Every year the Kippettes compete at the Pink Invitational, a meet where gymnasts across the region unite to raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer. We compete to honor the survivors, those battling and those who lost their fight through the Unite For Her organization. Every 9.0 scored at this meet was $1 donated to the Unite for Her Organization. We had our teammates, coaches, volunteers, live streaming spectators, and guest speakers along with us to have an amazing event. We were able to have Rick Cawley come out and take action shots of the gymnasts that were put in the Review! We also had the honor to speak with former Kippette gymnast, Xandy Stoffere and her mother Maureen over zoom and share their journey with breast cancer and how it has touched their lives. Our theme this year was #FairestofThemAll, the girls got blue and pink fairy wings and wands in representation of the breast and ovarian cancer colors.
Now let's get into scores!
Our tiny Level 2 Tessa stood solo and proud at her very first USAG meet, earning her first 9.0 on beam! Way to go Tessa! In Level 3, Zara swept the podium taking 1st on Vault (9.5), Beam (9.1) & AA (36.4), 2nd Bars (8.8) and Floor (9.0). Lily crushed bars earring 1st placed with a 9.05 and 2nd AA (34.35). Mia showed great consistency across the board placing on bars, beam and floor, as well as a 3rd place win in AA (34.1). Penelope was all smiles taking 1st Floor (9.1) and 4th AA. Olivia snuck a 4th place with on Vault (8.9). Stella came in strong in 3rd place on Vault (9.2) and 4th on beam. Finally, Violet shined winning 2nd place on Vault (9.3) and 3rd on bars. Way to go girls!
We are so proud of our Level 5 gymnasts, Ainsely (1st 33.75) and Onna (2nd 33.675) who scored out of level 5 at our first sanctioned meet of the season! We are extremely proud of Jordin who came out of her comfort zone and gave competing bars a shot. We couldn't be more proud of Isabella who was out for 2 weeks before this meet on injury, yet still came back to compete! Isabella took 1st on Vault (8.7) and Onna 2nd (8.475). Onna and Ainsley placed switch-a-roo for the rest of the events, Onna taking 1st Floor (9.1), 2nd bars and beam. Ainsley took 2nd Floor (8.825) 1st Beam( 8.775) and Bars. Awesome job Level 5!
Kudos to our Xcel Silver team for an amazing performance at the Pink! For 5/9 girls on this team this was their first ever USAG meet and they did our team proud! Audrey competed with passion leading her to sweep the podium taking 1st on Vault and Beam (9.1) & AA (35.6), 4th Bars (8.9), and 5th Floor (8.5). Abby was on fire receiving 1st on bars (9.0), 2nd Floor (9.2), 4th Vault (8.8) and 3rd AA (35.3). Lily killed it on floor taking 1st (9.35), 2nd Vault (9.1) & AA (53.45). Amazia received two 9.0s and 2nd place wins on vault and bars & 4th on beam (8.55). Bella had nice wins, 5th on bars, 3rd on beam & floor, and 4th AA. Katie came in 2nd on bars with a 9.0, 4th on beam and 5th AA. Genevieve slid in 5th on vault and beam. Hailee snuck in a 2nd place win on beam with an 8.85. Finally, Sabi put her best efforts forward for her first meet of the season. Congratulations to Audrey, Abby, and Lily for qualifying for Xcel states at our first USAG sanctioned meet! Way to go Silver!
Fabulous job to our Xcel Platinum ladies on an awesome Pink meet! Layla swept the podium taking 1st on Vault (9.1), Floor (9.4), & AA (35.55), and 3rd on beam (8.8). Anna, tiny but mighty, took 1st Beam (9.1), 3rd Bars ( 8.65), and 2nd Floor (9.25) & AA(35.5). Frances came in strong with wins, 1st Bars (9.05), 2nd Beam (9.0) & Vault (8.8) and 3rd AA (35.45). Jolie had great wins, 2nd Beam (9.0), 3rd Vault (8.6) & Floor (8.9). Kelsea lit up the gym, channeling her inner Beyonce with her new floor routine and personal best on bars of a 8.6. Congratulations to Layla, Anna, and Frances for qualifying for Xcel states at our first USAG sanctioned meet! Keep killing it, Platinum!
Last, but certainly not least, we have our Xcel Diamond team, all seasoned veterans who have gone to the Pink for many years! They set fire to the floor with Leah taking 1st Floor (9.45) with her new Bruno Mars remix routine, Ameena in 2nd (9.3) and Renee smiling her way into 3rd (9.1). Kenndi crushed her beautiful Pirates of the Carribean floor routine, receiving a 9.0. Renee came in swinging on bars receiving 1st (9.55), Ameena 2nd (9.5) and Lauren 3rd (9.4). Leah had an explosive vault receiving 1st (9.1), Lauren followed in 2nd with a 9.0, and Ameena in 3rd (8.8). Ameena shines on beam taking 1st (8.7), Lead 2nd (8.6), and Lauren 3rd (8.3). Standing tall in All- Around Ameena received 1st with a 36.3, Lauren 2nd (35.55), and Renee 3rd (35.5). Fellow Diamond teammate Savanna was nursing an ankle injury and could not compete, but cheered her teammates on the whole night. Congratulations to Ameena, Lauren, Renee, Leah, and Kennedi for qualifying for Xcel states at our first USAG sanctioned meet! Keep on Shining, Diamond Ladies!
Our level 2/3s crushed their first in person meet of the season! Our littlest competitors walked away with all the bling from their medals, tiny but might they are! Level 2 Tessa earned 5th on beam with a 9.0. Level 3s Penelope earned 2nd Beam (8.9), 4th Floor (9.0), and 5 AA (34.4). Violet received 4th Vault (9.25) and 5th Bars. Mia slid in with a 5th place win on Beam (8.5). Zara shined on beam in 2nd (9.0) and 5th Floor (9.05). Ma’isa had an incredible beam performance earning a 9.4, winning her 1st place! Keep crushing it, Level 2/3s!
Our Level 5s fought for their spots on the podium! Onna surprised herself with wins on Vault (4th), Floor (3rd), and AA (4th). Ainsley killed it on beam with a 9.225 which landed her in 2nd place, and a 5th place win on floor. Jordin slid in just under the wire to secure a 5th place win on beam. Keep on fighting, Level 5s!
Our Silver Ladies represented the Kippettes proudly at their first in person meet! Our newcomers, Audrey, Lily, Hailee, and Abby pushed aside their first meet jitters and came in with strong performances across the board! Lily swept the podium in her age division, with 2nd Beam (9.325), 3rd Floor (9.125), 4th Bars (9.05) & 3rd AA (36.4). Abby slid in on Vault in 2nd place with a 9.15. Katie crushed her beam routine with a 1st place win of 9.375, 5th Floor (9.0), and 5th AA (35.9). Amazia swept the podium in her age division, with 1st Beam (9.2), 2nd Floor (9.1), 3rd Vault (8.9), and 4th AA (35.7). Audrey slid in and placed 2nd Beam (9.275). Bella came in just under the wire to secure a 5th place win on bars with an 8.875. Congratulations to Amazia, Katie, Hailee, and Bella for qualifying for Xcel states! You are killing it, Silver!
Platinum gymnasts Anna and Layla, represented the Kippettes during this session and did an awesome job! This duo crushed the floor with their fun and dynamic routines! Anna secured 1st (9.45) with Layla coming in 2nd (9.3). Anna also proudly took 3rd AA! Diamond Gymnasts could not be tamed at this meet, they went home with some serious bling! Kennedi swept the podium taking 1st on Vault (8.725), Bars (8.8), Floor (9.35), and AA. Kennedi and Leah both tied for 3rd place on beam with a (8.575). Leah also came in 3rd Floor (9.2) and AA. Ameena stood tall in 1st Vault (8.7), 2nd Bars (9.075) and 3rd AA. Lauren earned 3rd Vault (8.625), Bars (8.95) & Floor (9.1), as well as 4th AA. These Kippettes graciously, courageously, and fiercely represented our team at our first in person meet of the season!
This was our best event yet, another virtual meet for the Kippettes, but this time with a twist! It was our last virtual meet of the season that was brought together for a fundraiser for the team, the March Madness bracket pool. Inspired by the NCAA bracket, friends and family were able to bet on which team (Level 2/3s, 5, Silver, Platinum, and Diamond) would win each event, and the all around trophy.
Our Level 2/3s are getting into the swing of things in the 4th meet of the season! Our Level 2 Tessa stood proudly at the top of the podium! Our Level 3s proudly placed, Ma’isa swept the podium 1st Vault (9.35), 2nd Bars, 3rd Beam(9.0), 1st Floor (9.35) & AA (36.4). Lilly crushed bars with a 1st place win of 9.0. Mia placed 2nd Vault (9.25), 5th Bars & 4th Beam. Penelope shined on floor with a 2nd place win (9.1) and 4th AA. Zara did another sweep with 3rd Bars, 2nd Beam (9.2), 3rd Floor (9.0), & 2nd AA (35.6). Stella slid in 5th on vault with a 9.1. Violet placed 4th Vault (9.1), 1st Beam (9.25), 4th Floor, & 3rd AA (35.05). Finally scored 3rd Vault (9.2), 4th Bars, 5th Beam, 5th Floor, and 5th AA.
Our Level 5 team came in with a fire lit underneath of them! They improved their team score from the last in-house meet by SIX whole points!! An amazing accomplishment in just four weeks. Onna placed 1st Vault & Floor (9.075) and 2nd Bars and AA. Jordin placed 3rd Bars, Beam, Floor, & AA. Ainsley placed 3 Vault, 1st Bars & Beam, 2 Floor, & 1st AA (34.8). Isabella placed 2nd on Vault and Beam. Huge congratulations to Jordin for scoring out of Level 5!!
Our Silver gymnasts came in fighting! They received the highest team score of the night and won the team All- Around and the March Madness trophy. Newcomer Abby had the highest AA of the night (36.25) and got to take home the trophy for a week. Amazia placed 1st Vault (9.55), 4th Bars, 1st Floor (9.0), & 3rd AA (36.05). Bella placed 5th Bars, 1st Beam (9.2), 3rd Floor, & 4th AA. Audrey placed 4th Vault (9.2) and 4th Floor. Abby placed 3rd Vault (9.25), 2nd Bars (9.0), 2nd Beam (9.1), 2nd Floor, & 1st AA. Hailee slid in with a 3rd place win on bars with a 9.0. Katie placed 2nd Vault (9.3), 1st Bars (9.4), 3rd Beam, 2nd AA(36.1). Finally, Lilly finished with a 4th place win on beam.
Platinum was ready to give it their all, they put up huge scores throughout the night! Anna placed 1st Vault, Floor (9.45), & AA (36.05), and 2nd Bars & Beam. Layla placed 3rd Vault, 2nd Floor (9.4) and 3rd AA. Frances came in swinging with a 1st place win on Bars(9.1) & Beam (9.0), 2nd on Vault & AA (35.95), and 3rd Floor. Jolie slid in for a 3rd place win on Bars and Beam. Diamond came in shining at this meet! Ameena came through swinging with a 1st place win on Bars (9.0) and Floor (9.4), 2nd Beam & AA (35.7). Leah placed 3rd Vault (9.1), Beam, AA (35.7), and 2nd Floor (9.3). Lauren placed 2nd Vault (9.15), and 3rd Bars & Floor (9.25). Finally Kennedi flew up on that podium with a 1st Place Vault (9.3), Beam, & AA (36.05), and a 2nd Place Bars.
Our Levels 3s were ecstatic to win a silver medal (2nd place) at the Keystone games in their last meet of the season! Violet came in hot and placed in every event, 2nd Vault (9.2), 3rd Bars, 1st Beam (9.45), 4 Floor, and 2nd AA. Penelope slid in with a 2nd place win on Floor, Olivia placed 4th on Beam. Zara placed 4th Vault (9.0), 5th Beam, 4th Floor, & 4th AA. Ma’isa placed 5th Vault, 2nd Beam (9.2), 3rd Floor (9.0), & 5 AA. Lilly proudly placed 3rd Bars and 5th Floor. Congratulations on a fantastic season Level 2/3s!
Level 5s had some tough competition this meet but still walked away with some bling. Isabela placed 5th Vault & Beam, and 2nd Floor. Onna placed 4th Beam, 1st Floor (9.0), and 2nd AA. Ainsley placed 4th Bars, 3rd Beam & AA.
Our Silvers brought home more team wins for the Kippettes, with a 3rd place team win! Genevieve placed 5th Vault (9.1) and 2nd Floor (9.2). Lily lived up to her SILVER team name with 2nd place on Vault, Bars, & Floor and 3rd AA. Amazia placed 3rd Vault, 6th Floor & AA. Audrey placed 5th Vault, 3rd Beam, and 2nd AA. Abby placed 4th Bars (9.1), 6th Beam, 3rd Floor, and 5th AA. Hailee placed 5th Bars (9.0) and 5th Beam. Huge congratulations to Genevieve for qualifying for Xcel states!
Our Platinums added another 2nd place team win for the Kippettes! Jolie swept the podium with 3rd Vault, Bars, & Floor (9.175), and 4th Beam and AA (35.15). Kelsea placed 5th on Beam, and Layla placed 4th on Vault. Anna swept her age division with 3rd Vault, 1st Bars, 2nd Beam, Floor (9.25), & AA (35.925). Huge congratulations to Jolie for qualifying for Xcel states!
ANOTHER 2ND PLACE WIN! These Diamond girls just can not stop shining! Savannah had her first meet back, post injury, and qualified for States and Regionals! Savs proudly placed 1st Vault (9.0), 2nd Bars (9.2), and 3rd AA (35.25). Lauren placed 2nd Vault & AA (35.65), 3rd Bars (9.0) & Floor (9.35), and 4th Beam. Ameena slid in with a 4th placed win on Floor with a 9.325. Leah placed 3rd Vault & Beam, and 4th Floor (9.25) & AA. Kennedi placed 2nd Vault, 3rd Bars, Floor (9.275), & AA, and 4th Beam.
In our last regular meet of the season, our Level 5s gave it their all! Onna had her best meet so far placing 2nd on Vault, Bars, Beam, & AA (34.2), and a 1st Place win on Floor with a 9.3. Jordin snuck in with a 3rd place win on Floor with a 8.75.
The Silver team lived up to their name with a second place win! Genvieve placed 2nd Vault, Floor (9.05), and 4th AA. Amazia placed 2nd Vault (9.2) & AA, 3rd Bars (9.3), 1st Beam (9.35) & Floor (9.4). Bella placed 5th Bars (9.3) & Beam (9.1), and 6th Floor. Lily, Katie and Hailee all tied on bars with a HUGE 9.6. Lily also placed 4th Beam (9.25), 1st Beam (9.35), and 3rd AA. Katie also placed 3rd Beam (9.3) and 4th AA. Hailee also placed 5th Beam (9.15) & AA, and 6th Floor (9.1). Audrey placed 2nd Vault and 6th Beam (9.15). Abby slid in with a nice 3rd Vault and 4th Floor (9.15).
Platinum girls Kelsea and Jolie had a fantastic meet with lots of competition! While Kelsea did not place she had beautiful routines across all events! Jole placed 3rd on Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, & AA (36.0). We only had 3 of our Diamond girls compete at this meet but that did not slow them down! Kennedi sparked flames across the floor with her routine receiving a record high 9.6 and 1st place. Leah placed 3rd place on Vault (9.1), Beam, & Floor. Ameena placed 1st on Bars (9.45), Vault and 2nd on Floor and AA.
Our gymnasts were all spread out in different sessions throughout the day but that didn't dull their shine! With lots of tough competition our girls knew what they had to do. Amazia started us off solo and proud, with no scores lower than 9.0, she proudly placed 8th Floor (9.25) and 11th Vault (9.05). Round 2 was Bella and Audrey, they shined through tough competition but Audrey walked away with a 12th place win on Beam (9.4). Round 3 was Geneiveve and Lily, more amazing performances and tougher competition they both walked away with some bling. Genevieve put up a huge score of 9.4 on beam but did not place, yet placed on 11th Vault (8.9). Lily proudly placed 10th Bars (9.275) and 11th Beam (9.275). Final Round 4 was Katie, Abby, & Hailee all had great scores and Hailee placed 7th Beam (9.55) and Katie placed 11th Beam (9.4).
Another long day of competitions spread out, we started off with a bang with Jolie and Frances. Frances became our first All-Around State Champion of the weekend, placing 3rd Bars (9.45) and 12th AA. Jolie placed 2nd Vault (9.225) and 10th Floor (9.075). Next up was Layla solo and ready to represent the Kippettes, she proudly placed 7th Floor (8.95) with her MJ remix (which was complement by the judges!) and 8th Vault (8.65). Anna was next, and we have ANOTHER All-Around State champion, placing 1st Place on Bars with a HUGE 9.6, 12th Vault (8.6) & Floor (8.9), and 11th AA.
Our Diamond gymnasts started with Leah, Kennedi, and Renne. Although Renee has been out on injury, she was honored in the senior session and received flowers and tumbler for her accomplishments! Leah placed 8th Floor (9.025). Kennedi became our 3rd All- Around State Champion of the weekend! She placed 5th Bars (9.3), 4th Floor (9.150), 10th AA. Our final session of the weekend was Savannah, Ameena, and Lauren. Savannah came in with an exploding vault earning her 1st Place (8.85, with a brand new yurchenko flip), 2nd Bars (9.55), 8th Floor (9.05), & 9th AA becoming our 4th AA State Champion of the weekend! Ameena came in with a 6th place win on Beam (9.15) and 8th on Bars (9.325). Lauren crushed her new bar routine with an awesome 6th place finish (9.25). WHAT A WEEKEND!
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