Tumblers Earn Top Finishes at Winter Wonderland Meet

The Gem City Tumbling Team competed at the Winter Wonderland Invitational in Decatur, Illinois on Sunday, January 25, and it was a memorable day for athletes and families alike.

With a fun, winter-themed atmosphere and plenty of excitement, the meet proved to be a unique and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Gem City athletes rose to the occasion, delivering strong performances across multiple levels and finishing the day with an impressive set of results. 

The tumbling team is coached by Zeke Cernea, Anne Nash, Sydney Sherman, Lydia Schrand, and Josey Miller. 

Meet Results

• Christian Klingele – Elite – 1st
• KK Vazquez-Epperson – Elite – 1st
• Ellisyn Stratman – Advanced – 1st
• Morgan Venvertloh – Advanced – 1st
• Vivian Kuchy – Sub Advanced – 1st
• Elise McCluskey – Sub Novice – 1st
• William Hesson – Sub Novice – 1st
• Galaxie Forrest – Novice – 2nd
• Ella Parker – Novice – 2nd
• Niah Vazquez-Epperson – Sub Advanced – 2nd
• Hadley Trowbridge – Advanced – 3rd
• Esther Vazquez-Epperson – Sub Advanced – 3rd
• Ava Freesmeyer – Sub Advanced – 3rd
• Payton Palmer – Intermediate – 5th