Standouts in the Senior Division from Connecticut State Meet

The Senior division at the Connecticut State Championships delivered a deep and competitive field, with multiple athletes posting standout scores across all four events. At the top, Julia Funaro of Johns Academy of Gymnastics led the way with a 38.475 all-around, closely matched by several athletes who kept the pressure high throughout the session.    Senior standout Julia Funaro of Johns Academy of Gymnastics, a University of Illinois commit, delivered the top all-around performance in the division with a 38.475, showing impressive consistency across all four events. She opened with a 9.625 on vault, followed by a strong 9.65 on bars, maintained her momentum with another 9.65 on beam, and closed with a 9.55 on floor to secure the all-around title in a tightly contested senior field. Funaro impressed throughout the meet with her composure, reliability, and ability to deliver when it mattered most, separating herself through steady, high-level execution across the board.     University of Michigan commit Nami Elmammann of Connecticut Gymnastics Academy LLC posted a 38.075 all-around, highlighted by strong, consistent work across all four events. She earned a 9.7 on her Yurchenko full vault, a 9.675 on bars, a 9.55 on beam, and a 9.15 on floor to secure a top finish in the senior field. Elmammann was especially sharp on bars, where she delivered one of the standout routines of the session, featuring a Maloney release connected to a Bail to handstand. She also showed strong fundamentals and control throughout her vault and beam sets, maintaining her position near the top of the standings with a composed and competitive overall performance.     Senior and University of Bridgeport commit Emma Centopani of Arena Gymnastics Inc. posted a strong 37.65 all-around, highlighted by one of the most impactful individual performances in the senior field. She opened with a standout 9.725 on vault, followed by an 8.6 on bars, rebounded with a near-top 9.75 on beam, and closed with a strong 9.575 on floor to round out her meet. Centopani delivered one of the most memorable beam routines of the competition and showed her trademark power and presence throughout the meet, finishing as one of the division's top all-around performers.     Senior Jilleah White of Johns Academy of Gymnastics delivered a strong 37.6 all-around performance, staying competitive across all four events with steady execution and composure throughout the meet. She posted a 9.675 on vault, a 9.625 on bars, an 8.8 on beam, and a 9.5 on floor to secure a top finish in a deep senior field. White stood out on bars with clean technique and well-connected releases, and she brought strong difficulty and control across her set. On floor, she combined unique choreography with an impressive double front to close her routine with confidence, while maintaining consistency throughout her all-around performance.     Gracie Dagliere of Connecticut Gymnastics Academy LLC tied for a top spot with a 37.425 all-around, highlighted by an impressive 9.7 on beam. She opened with a 9.425 on vault, competing a Yurchenko layout with excellent height and body position. On bars, she earned a 9.05, focusing on clean handstands and steady execution. Her beam stood out with a front toss to back tuck connection, a back pike, and a stuck round-off 1.5 dismount. She closed with a 9.25 on floor, showcasing strong tumbling, including a huge double tuck.     Nadine Glanville of Patti Dunne's School of Gymnastics, a West Virginia commit, matched her with a 37.425 all-around, delivering a consistent performance across all events. She earned a 9.45 on vault with a strong Tsukahara, and a 9.05 on bars with smooth rhythm and clean form. Her 9.275 on beam highlighted balanced execution and polished footwork. Glanville's standout event was floor, where she posted a 9.65, featuring a powerful full-in and a front through to double tuck, performed with energy and personality.     Senior and Cornell commit Hannah Grant of Waterford delivered a strong 37.175 all-around, highlighted by one of the most explosive vaults of the meet. She earned a near-perfect 9.950 on vault with a powerful front handspring front pike ½, showcasing exceptional amplitude and control. She followed with a 9.150 on bars, where she closed her routine with a standout double front dismount. On beam, she posted an 8.775, showing resilience through a back handspring layout step-out connection despite a few errors. She finished with a 9.300 on floor, featuring confident and powerful tumbling with controlled landings, capping off a strong and dynamic performance.     Tying for 12th in the Senior division was Emily Looney with a 36.550 all-around score. Looney, a senior and LIU commit, finished with a 9.625 on vault, 8.1 on bars, 9.6 on beam, and 9.225 on floor. On bars, she highlighted her routine with a Jaeger to bail connection, showing strong release work and rhythm through the set. She stayed especially competitive on beam with a confident 9.6, helping anchor her all-around performance despite a lower score on bars.     Also tying for 12th in the Senior division was Camryn Pennucci with a 36.550 all-around score. Pennucci, a senior and University of Arizona commit, also finished with a 36.55 all-around, earning an 8.6 on vault, 9.3 on bars, 9.325 on beam, and 9.325 on floor. Her bars set featured a huge piked Jaeger and a clean Pak, showing strong amplitude and connection work. On beam, she competed a back handspring–layout–layout triple series with a small balance check, along with a solid front aerial, contributing to a steady and competitive overall performance.    The Senior division at Connecticut showcased both elite-level standout routines and impressive overall depth. From Centopani's 9.75 beam to Grant's nearly perfect vault, the meet featured multiple highlight moments while also demonstrating the consistency and competitiveness of the senior field from top to bottom.

The Senior division at the Connecticut State Championships delivered a deep and competitive field, with multiple athletes posting standout scores across all four events. At the top, Julia Funaro of Johns Academy of Gymnastics led the way with a 38.475 all-around, closely matched by several athletes who kept the pressure high throughout the session.