Strong Finish at St. Louis Classic Sends Gem City Toward State
The St. Louis Classic, held February 20–21, marked the final gymnastics invitational of the season — and our athletes finished strong. It was an exciting weekend filled with top finishes, additional State qualifiers, and a big team award to close out invitationals on a high note.
We’re especially proud of our Level 7 team, who earned the 3rd Place Team Award with a powerful showing across all four events.
A huge shoutout goes to our coaches as well. Our coaches are a team, too — working hard together and independently to train, prepare, and support our athletes both in the gym and at competitions. Their dedication continues to make moments like this possible.
With two weeks to prepare before State meets begin, our team is focused and ready. Soon, we’ll be on the road three weekends in a row, giving our all at the State Championships.
Gymnastics team coaches include Jacob Huff, Hope Huff, Sarah Shumake, and Rylee Mellon. You can read more about Gem City’s gymnastics program and find our meet schedule here.
Here’s a full recap from St. Louis.
Meet Results
Level 3
Level 3 gymnasts had an outstanding weekend with numerous podium finishes and strong all-around performances.
- Arizona Phillips: Vault 4th, Uneven Bars 1st, Balance Beam 2nd, Floor Exercise 2nd, All-Around 2nd
- Leah Rhoads: Vault 6th, Uneven Bars 3rd, Balance Beam 3rd, Floor Exercise 4th, All-Around 3rd
- Harlow Heintz: Vault 9th, Uneven Bars 7th, Floor Exercise 3rd, All-Around 7th
- Elinor Aubuchon: Vault 5th, Uneven Bars 5th, Balance Beam 8th, All-Around 6th
- Sylvie Gares: Balance Beam 8th
- Elise McCluskey: Vault 5th, Uneven Bars 6th, Balance Beam 7th, Floor Exercise 8th, All-Around 5th
- Nicole Ryck: Vault 10th, Uneven Bars 7th, Balance Beam 8th, Floor Exercise 2nd, All-Around 7th
- Emerald Niffen: Uneven Bars 2nd
- Paityn Egley: Vault 2nd, Uneven Bars 7th, Balance Beam 5th, All-Around 7th
- Nell Martin: Vault 8th, Floor Exercise 10th
- Stella Heberlein: Uneven Bars 10th
- Annaleh Adams: Vault 10th, Uneven Bars 8th, Balance Beam 4th, All-Around 9th
- Kree Carter: Balance Beam 4th, Floor Exercise 7th, All-Around 10th
Level 4
Level 4 athletes continued building consistency heading into championship season.
- Charlie Schoen: Vault 5th, Uneven Bars 5th, Floor Exercise 9th, All-Around 7th
- Caroline Viorel: Uneven Bars 7th
- Ella Hockman: Uneven Bars 7th, Floor Exercise 10th
- Francesca Pezzella: Floor Exercise 9th
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson: Vault 7th, Floor Exercise 8th
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson: Floor Exercise 7th
Level 5
Level 5 gymnasts delivered strong routines and valuable championship preparation.
- Kinsley Fuller: Vault 7th, Uneven Bars 6th, Balance Beam 4th, Floor Exercise 9th, All-Around 6th
- Rozalyn Brass: Uneven Bars 8th, Balance Beam 7th, All-Around 10th
- Ella Wietholder: Vault 2nd, Uneven Bars 7th, Balance Beam 9th, Floor Exercise 9th, All-Around 9th
Level 7
Our Level 7 team delivered an impressive team performance to earn 3rd Place Overall.
3rd Place Team Award
- Lindyn Lair: Vault 1st, Uneven Bars 10th, Balance Beam 5th, Floor Exercise 7th, All-Around 7th
- Josey Bockhold: Vault 5th, Uneven Bars 6th, Balance Beam 10th, Floor Exercise 9th, All-Around 9th
- Carlie Anders: Vault 2nd, Uneven Bars 3rd, Balance Beam 4th, Floor Exercise 7th, All-Around 2nd
- Lily Berry: Vault 8th, Uneven Bars 4th, Balance Beam 10th, Floor Exercise 2nd, All-Around 5th
- Lucy Biggs: Vault 10th, Uneven Bars 5th, Balance Beam 6th, Floor Exercise 8th, All-Around 7th
- Dorothy Boehmer: Vault 7th, Uneven Bars 9th, Balance Beam 8th, Floor Exercise 4th, All-Around 8th
- Milah Ogle: Vault 6th, Uneven Bars 9th, Balance Beam 8th, Floor Exercise 5th, All-Around 10th
Level 9
- Sylvia Winking: Vault 6th, Uneven Bars 9th, Balance Beam 6th, Floor Exercise 5th, All-Around 8th
