The Iron Boys of GOB Gymnastics, along with the Bronze and Silver girls teams, competed in the 13th annual Michigan Recreational Championships Meet June 4-5 in Ortonville.
More than 400 parents and spectators watched the meet, as 141 gymnasts competed. The youngest participant was age 5, while the oldest was age 17.
The best gymnasts from Ortonville, Goodrich, and the surrounding communities worked on skills and routines and showed their best stuff. Coaches Paul and Julie are very proud of all their athletes and want everybody to know it.
The top eight all-around competitors in each category are as follows:
‘Bronze Girls: 1. Cathryn Cunningham, 30.04; 2. Meghan Tangney, 29.00; 3. Madison Hargraves, 28.99; 4. Caroline Yakos, 28.46; 5. Morgan Todd, 28.05; 6. Anna Fochesato, 27.91; 7. Abigail Brennan, 27.66; 8. Hayley Pegram, 27.6.
‘Silver Girls: 1. Emily Grohs, 34.35; 2. Nikki Clements, 31.20; 3. Taylor LaPlace, 30.60; 4. Katie Beauchamp, 30.40; 5. Kallee Knight, 30.37; 6. Sam Cosens, 29.30; 7. Corey Martens, 29.00; 8. Taylor Stronschein, 28.90.
‘Iron Boys: 1. Chris Hyde, 33.16; 2. Patrick Baldwin, 32.34; 3. Michael Gieske, 31.20; 4. A.J. Mattson, 30.39; 5. Sammy Moore, 29.69; 6. Jason Sanker, 29.15; 7. Greg Crnkovich, 26.17; 8. Jimmy Todd, 22.50.