Leading the way was Kinsley Ricottilli of Belington (Xcel Gold, Sr A), who captured the All-AroundState Championship (36.875) while placing in the top three on all four events with a 2nd-place finish on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Beam, and 3rd on Floor.

Lily Hayes of Elkins (Xcel Sapphire, Jr) also claimed an All-Around State Championship (36.350), highlighted by 1st Place finishes on Vault and Floor and a 2nd-place finish on Beam/

Event &

All-Around

Members of the Xcel Diamonds and Sapphire teams.

Champions

• Brielle Hayes of Elkins (Xcel Bronze, Sr A) — State Champion on Bars, 2nd All-Around,

2nd on Vault, 3rd on Floor

• Ava Boyer of Coalton (Xcel Silver, Sr D) — State Champion on Bars

• Lizzy Dale of Elkins (Xcel Gold, Sr G) — State Champion on Vault, 3rd on Floor

Xcel Silver Gymnasts

• Claire Kniffen of Beverly (Xcel Platinum, Jr C) — State Champion on Vault

• Emersyn Biller of Elkins (Xcel Platinum, Jr C) — State Champion on Floor

• Liz Jones of Elkins (Xcel Platinum, Sr D) — State Champion on Vault, 3rd on Beam, 3rd

on Floor

Additional

Xcel Silver Gymnasts

Podium Finishers by Division

Xcel Bronze

• Paisley Tenney of Buckhannon (Ch D) — 2nd on Vault

• Claire Hunt of Elkins (Jr D) — 3rd on Bars, 3rd on Beam

• Ivy Smith of Burnsville (Sr B) — 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Floor, 3rd All-Around

Xcel Platinum Gymnasts

Coach Marcy Barker said, “Our girls showed up to States prepared, confident and ready to shine, and they absolutely delivered. Their hard work, dedication, and team spirit led to some of our highest scores ever and multiple state champions. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

Xcel Silver

• Ember Loudin of Buckhannon (Ch B) — 2nd on Bars

• Lilly Bosely of Belington (Jr A) — 3rd on Vault

• Everly Casto of Elkins (Sr C) — 2nd on Vault

Xcel Gold Gymnasts

• Harmony Hymes of Belington (Sr D) — 2nd on Vault

• Nevaeh Taylor of Elkins (Sr E) — 2nd on Vault, 3rd on Beam, 3rd All-Around

Coach Jared Loudin said, “Our Silver athletes had a great meet. Ava’s bars title was a highlight, but we also saw strong finishes from everyone else on the team. It was a really solid performance from our whole group.”

Xcel Gold

• Ava Graham of Coalton (Sr E) — 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Beam, 2nd All-Around

• Kaylee Long of Elkins (Sr G) — 2nd on Floor

Coach Morgan Isner said, “Our gymnasts worked so hard all season and it really showed at the state meet, with several earning spots at Regionals. We had such a fun time competing, supporting each other, and celebrating our Seniors with so many great teams from across West Virginia.”

Xcel Platinum / Diamond / Sapphire

• Kenadi Carte of Montrose (Diamond, Sr A) — 3rd on Beam

• Kaelyn Kirkpatrick of Elkins (Platinum, Sr B) — 2nd on Vault, 3rd on Floor

Coach Tori, said “I couldn’t be more proud of how our girls performed at States. They truly did amazing, and it was the perfect way to close out my first season as a coach. I’m so excited to head into regionals and start pushing new upgrades with this incredible team.”

MGA Head Coach Gail Hayes reflected on the team’s overall success, “What stands out most is the strength of the program from top to bottom. We had gymnasts succeeding at every level, and that reflects the work of our athletes and coaches alike. We’re very proud of how they represented MGA at the state meet.”

Mountain Gymnastics Academy offers gymnastics and tumbling training for boys and girls ages 18 months to 18 years and all skill levels from Randolph and surrounding counties. Contact MGA at 681-298-5077, at www.mgarocks.com or on Facebook.

Xcel Bronze Gymnasts