Press release from the Redwood Coast Gymnastics Booster Club:

The Redwood Coast Gymnastics team delivered a standout performance at the Stars Challenge in Redwood City on September 20 & 21st, where 12 gymnasts competed, including eight making their debut at a new level. In an impressive team showing, every gymnast qualified for the upcoming State Championship.

Leading the way in the Level 3 competition, Hannah Naylor earned 2nd place all-around in the Junior A division with a score of 36.775, highlighted by 3rd place finishes on bars (9.3) and floor (9.35). In the Junior B division, Jessie Bestul claimed 3rd place overall (36.0), along with 3rd on floor (9.25) and 5th on bars (8.825). Other notable Level 3 finishes included Zoey Long’s 3rd place on bars (9.0), Annika Dieker’s 4th place on beam (8.9), Laura Barkdull’s 9.0 on floor, Cara West’s 8.85 on vault, and Abigail Clair’s 8.525 on floor.

At Level 4, Myiah Punch led the team in the Junior B division with a 35.1 all-around, including a standout 9.15 on beam. Additional highlights included Maya Dalton’s 4th place on floor (9.15), Addie Bellermann’s 5th place on bars (8.8), and Aubrey Dalton’s career highs on vault (8.8) and bars (8.8).

Competing at the highest compulsory level, Level 5 gymnast Momo Baxter debuted her routines with strong performances on vault (8.75) and floor (8.8).

“We had a number of girls performing for the first time at new levels and I’m glad that they had a good first experience,” said Redwood Coast Gymnastics head coach Brian Van Pelt. “I thought it was a fairly good meet. While not perfect, it’s a good starting point for the season.”

The team, which trains at Flips for Kids Gymnastics in Eureka, now turns its focus to the Pink Meet Invitational, scheduled for October 11–12 in Fremont, CA.