The Platteville/Lancaster/Belmont gymnastics team is ready to compete in this new season. Last year the team overcame obstacles, such as losing two all-state gymnasts who graduated. Nonetheless Grace Hammermeister (‘17) qualified for the individual competition in floor. But, this year seems hopeful. Out of last seasons state qualifiers; there was only one senior.
Quite a few girls are trying the sport for the first time ever this year. With new girls comes talent that has been untapped until now. The potential of this team is growing as the practices continue.
Coach Jessica Hill is entering her 15th year as the head coach. Coach Hill was nominated to be Coach of the Year in Division 2 for the 2010-2011 season. Leading the team are captains Jenna Phillips (‘16) and Marissa Marino (‘16).
The team competed at their first invitational on December 6th and came out with good showing. “We got 119 as a team score, which is pretty good for our first meet!” says Marino.
The team has qualified for the state meet the last three years in a row. This year, they’re hoping to make it four. So, come out to support our gymnastics team!
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