Junior Division Shines at Arizona’s State Meet

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Level 10 junior division at the Arizona State Championships featured an impressive lineup of rising stars, showcasing high-level difficulty, clean execution, and dynamic performances across all four events. From powerful tumbling to intricate bar work, the depth of talent was on full display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5240"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7d9da4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.65 | Bars: 9.575 | Beam: 9.65 | Floor: 9.8 | All-Around: 38.675</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emma Schneider led the field with a dominant all-around performance, combining precision, difficulty, and consistency. She opened with a Yurchenko full and a perfect stick, setting the tone early. On bars, she delivered one of the most polished routines of the meet, highlighted by a Maloney, a stunning Pak salto, vertical handstands, and a double layout dismount with beautiful rhythm. Her beam routine was equally impressive, featuring a back handspring-layout step-out series, a perfectly stuck Barani, and a double full dismount. She closed on floor with powerful tumbling, including a full-in, a 2.5 twist, and a 1.5 to front layout connection, solidifying her position at the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3944"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7d9e67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.625 | Bars: 9.575 | Beam: 9.525 | Floor: 9.7 | All-Around: 38.425</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flora Sherman, a 2027 Michigan State commit, delivered a strong and balanced performance. She showcased clean execution across all four events, highlighted by a full-in dismount on bars and powerful floor tumbling, including a front double full and a 2.5 twist. Her steady vault and beam work kept her firmly among the top finishers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4148"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7d9f00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.425 | Bars: 9.7 | Beam: 9.25 | Floor: 9.85 | All-Around: 38.225</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn Marcussen came in with an impressive showing of difficulty and connections. Her bar routine stood out with a Ray to bail connection and a double layout dismount, placing her first in her age division, while her floor included a front double full to front pike connection, a 1.5 to front full, and a front Rudi to back layout step-out, also topping her age division. She also added a solid beam set with a back handspring-layout step-out series and a powerful vault, helping launch herself into the silver all-around medal in her age division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3989"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7d9f81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.8 | Bars: 9.425 | Beam: 9.175 | Floor: 9.7 | All-Around: 38.1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddy Morin, also a 2027 Michigan State commit, delivered a powerful meet highlighted by a Yurchenko full and strong tumbling on floor with a double pike and double tuck. Her routines across bars and beam added depth, including a Maloney release and an aerial to back handspring connection with a gainer full dismount.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3954"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da006"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.6 | Bars: 9.05 | Beam: 9.65 | Floor: 9.75 | All-Around: 38.05</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter Kempton, a 2027 Georgia commit, brought both difficulty and performance quality. She showed strong bar work with a Jaeger release and front pike half dismount, paired with a solid Yurchenko full. On floor, her fun choreography and clean twisting elements helped her stand out in a competitive field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4149"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da081"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.45 | Bars: 9.45 | Beam: 9.575 | Floor: 9.55 | All-Around: 38.025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addelyn Buck impressed with well-rounded routines, including a Maloney to Pak connection on bars and a confident beam set featuring a back handspring catch mount and flowing choreography. Her floor stood out with a double tuck, big jumps, and a double pike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5241"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da10a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.4 | Bars: 9.525 | Beam: 9.4 | Floor: 9.5 | All-Around: 37.825</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jillian Fisher showcased consistency across all four events, highlighted by strong bar work with a Maloney, Pak, and double tuck dismount. She added a steady beam routine with a back handspring-layout series and an aerial to tuck full dismount.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4157"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da182"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.55 | Bars: 9.45 | Beam: 9.125 | Floor: 9.6 | All-Around: 37.725</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Juliana Royer brought personality and power, especially on floor where she performed a front double full and incorporated fun choreography, including the worm, placing 1st in her age group. She also contributed solid routines across vault, where she also took 1st in her age group, bars, where her clean lines and steady rhythm helped her place 2nd in her age group, and beam, making her a solid contender for all-around going into Regionals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4510"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da200"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 8.95 | Bars: 9.4 | Beam: 9.75 | Floor: 9.475 | All-Around: 37.575</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julia Honeck stood out on beam with a complex series including a front aerial to back handspring-layout, along with a front aerial to scale and a back handspring 1.5 dismount, ensuring her 1st place finish in her age group on the event. She also added solid contributions on bars, where her form and technique gave her a 3rd place finish on her age group, and a solid floor routine that displayed precision and power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4515"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da281"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.35 | Bars: 9.575 | Beam: 8.675 | Floor: 9.525 | All-Around: 37.125</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rachel Dory displayed the depth of the junior division, finishing 10th overall in the all-around. She delivered a high-level bar routine with a Maloney, stalder to bail, and double layout dismount, earning a gold medal finish in her age group. Her powerful vault and tumbling on floor paved her way to a 3rd place and 2nd place finish, respectively, in her age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5243"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da2db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.575 | Bars: 8.8 | Beam: 9.675 | Floor: 8.95 | All-Around: 37.0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mary Sizemore put together a standout performance highlighted by both power and artistry across the competition. She earned 2nd on vault with a strong, controlled landing that showcased her consistency and amplitude. On beam, she delivered a confident and expressive routine to take 1st in her age group, highlighted by clean connections and a composed presence under pressure. She also contributed a solid floor set featuring expressive choreography and a well-executed double tuck with a stuck landing. Sizemore's all-around performance earned her 3rd in her age group, reflecting her consistency and ability to deliver across all four events.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4513"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da340"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.275 | Bars: 9.2 | Beam: 8.525 | Floor: 9.325 | All-Around: 36.325</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker Rodgers delivered a steady and confident performance across multiple events, showing consistency and clean execution throughout the meet. On bars, she connected a Maloney into a bail to handstand with control and fluid rhythm, highlighting her composure on the event. Her beam routine included a solid back handspring to layout connection, demonstrating balance and control under pressure. Rodgers also showed her power on floor with a strong front Rudi, and on vault she competed a clean Yurchenko layout. Her overall performance reflected a well-rounded gymnast with reliability across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4512"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da43f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.375 | Bars: 8.35 | Beam: 9.225 | Floor: 9.175 | All-Around: 36.125</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madalyn Marini delivered a strong and well-rounded performance, highlighted by her power events and confident execution. She earned 2nd on vault in her age group with a clean Yurchenko layout that showed good amplitude and control in the landing. On beam, she placed 3rd in her age group with a composed routine featuring a front toss to back handspring connection and a solid aerial. She also added a steady floor routine with a front Rudi and contributed on bars with a bail and double tuck dismount, rounding out a consistent overall meet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4979"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da4c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 8.8 | Bars: 8.375 | Beam: 9.2 | Floor: 9.4 | All-Around: 35.775</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Claire Mulvey delivered a confident and well-composed performance, highlighted by a strong beam routine that included a back handspring-back handspring-layout series, a back tuck, and a clean aerial. She also showed her power on floor with a front Rudi and a 1.5 to front layout connection. On vault, she competed a Yurchenko tuck 1/2 with solid form, rounding out a steady and competitive all-around showing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5244"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3331c7da55c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vault: 9.3 | Bars: 8.425 | Beam: 8.525 | Floor: 9.5 | All-Around: 35.75</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brynn Park put together a strong and dynamic performance across all four events, highlighted by her power and difficulty. She opened with a clean Yurchenko layout on vault and followed with an impressive beam routine featuring a back handspring to two-foot layout connection, a back tuck, and a roundoff double full dismount. On bars, she connected a clear hip handstand to bail handstand before finishing with a double tuck dismount, while on floor she placed 3rd in her age group and showcased powerful tumbling, including a 2.5 twist and a 1.5 to front layout connection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Junior Level 10 competition in Arizona showcased an exciting group of athletes combining difficulty, artistry, and consistency. With multiple high-level skills and confident performances, this group is poised to make a strong impact as they continue progressing in the sport.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->