Three Level 7 Gymnasts Punch Tickets to Regionals at State Championship
Our Level 7 gymnasts competed at the Level 7 State Championship in Bourbonnais, Illinois on March 20–21, 2026. Three of our athletes took on one of the toughest stages in the Illinois competitive season, and all three earned the right to advance to the USAG Region 5 Championships on April 17–19 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Qualifying for State at Level 7 is a serious achievement on its own, but advancing to Regionals raises the bar even further. The fact that all three of our State qualifiers cleared that threshold speaks to months of consistent, focused preparation. We’re proud of the poise and determination this group showed on the state stage, and we can’t wait to cheer them on in Fort Wayne.
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 the Level 7 State Championship.
Meet Results
Level 7
All three of our Level 7 athletes qualified for the Region 5 Championships.
- Carlie Anders: Uneven Bars – 2nd
- Josey Bockhold: Participated
- Lindyn Lair: Vault – 8th
