February 23, 2006 at 6:23 a.m.
Chisago Lakes/North Branch gymnastics compete at sections
Britni Harris and Allyssa Houle qualify for state
Chisago Lakes/North Branch gymnastics compete at sections
The host school won the meet and Grand Rapids was runner-up. Chisago Lakes finished third and North Branch fourth in the eight team event.
Team Results
Mahtomedi 141.375
Grand Rapids 132.100
Chisago Lakes 130.525
North Branch 124.650
St. Anthony 121.675
Fridley 109.700
Hibbing-Chisholm 104.525
Quad Cities 98.000
Columbia Heights 83.025
Top performers among the individuals included Wildcat Britni Harris and Viking Allyssa Houle.
Harris qualified for the state competition in vaulting horse, uneven bars, floor exercise and all-around.
Houle earned her way to the state meet on the balance beam.
Harris and Houle will participate in the Class A Individual and All Around Championships at 11 am Saturday, February 25. The State meet is in the Roy Williams Auditorium at the River Center in St. Paul.
The North Branch team included Angie Pietila, Sophia Kneen, Sam Jannings, Heather Buckingham, Darbi Berkman and Kelsey Lloyd.
“Two of my all-arounders, Alex Thomsen and Stephanie Boettcher were not able to compete due to injury. Alex has a back injury and Stephanie broke her thumb during practice last Wednesday. She will require surgery this week. This could have been devastating with such a big meet coming up, but the girls really stepped up and nailed their performances. It was awesome. Sasha Schoen, Amanda Bergerson and Cassie Peltier were alternates for many of the events going into the meet but, with the injuries to Alex and Stephanie, we needed them to fill those holes in the lineup. They were remarkable. Both Cassie and Sasha set personal records in the all-around competition and on the Balance beam. Cassie and Andrea Olson set personal records on the floor exercise. That is exactly what we needed from them. Seventh grader Lindsay Carlson had one of her best meets. She was fantastic,” said Chisago Lakes head coach Brett Kjos.
The North Branch team included Angie Pietila, Sophia Kneen, Sam Jannings, Heather Buckingham, Darbi Berkman and Kelsey Lloyd.
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