GMC gymnasts defeat Westby

Despite resting their top individual performer, the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau/Melrose-Mindoro/Cochrane-Fountain City gymnastics co-op came away victorious last Monday at Westby.

Abby Miller did not compete with what GMC head coach Kelly Pfennig described as “ongoing back issues.” Nevertheless, the team had a strong showing led by Paris Lambert.

GMC was scheduled to compete Tuesday at home against Viroqua, with their next scheduled meet also at home on Friday against West Salem-Aquinas.

GMC    128.325

Westby 99.025

Lambert’s leading all-around of 33.175 led a sweep of the top three individual performances last Monday in Westby. Her score included an 8.850 on the floor, 8.725 on vault, 8.025 on bars and 7.575 on beam.

Trista Thill finished second overall with a score of 32.2, including an 8.45 on vault, 8.375 on the floor, 7.8 on bars and 7.575 on beam. Katie Pierson was the third overall finisher in all-around with a score of 30.6. Her night included an 8.0 on the floor, 7.9 on vault, 7.475 on beam and 7.225 on bars.

Sophie White also turned in three strong performances including an event-leading 8.925 on beam, as well as an 8.1 on the vault and 7.425 on bars. Ellayna Christopherson rounded out the top four on the floor for GMC, tallying a 7.65 for the fifth-best overall score in that event.