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We all have worked so hard from over the summer through pre-season to now, and even though we have more work to do, I’m glad we got to see how the hard work pays off. As my last year, this is definitely the way I wanted to start season off.
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I knew we were doing well at the meet, however I did not know how high the final score was.
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Senior, Sydne Powers exhibitioned the event beautifully and stated, “It was a great feeling. Following her, third year Jessica Meakim posted a 9.75, and first year Kiah Johnson finalized the event with an impressive debut of a 9.8. Fourth on the event was second year, Brashlyn Johnson, who made an appearance in line up for the first time since her ACL surgery last May. Following her, second year McKenna Kissinger scored her career high 9.65. She was followed by third year, Kelley Lubking, who also had a beautiful front handspring front. This truly was the start of the fire underneath The Golden Rams, and they never let the flame burn out. Second year, Annie Bailey, started the event off with a breathtaking yurchenko layout to a stick. The Golden Rams were named the home team for the night, so they started on the vault exercise. I cannot wait to continue to grow and dominate with this team.” I couldn’t have asked for anything more as a senior. That energy is contagious! Breaking the school record of the first meet was an incredible way to start the season. I think that is why we did so well because everyone just went out there and had fun. We were all just so excited to be competing again. The meet was hosted by my home gym, so it honestly felt like a dream come true to be back where I started gymnastics 17 years ago.” Miranda continued, “The meet was packed with lots of energy. “I was so blessed to get to start off the season back at home. This meet was hosted by senior Jordan Miranda’s home town gym. The team broke the school record for the highest scoring season opener with a 193.25, placing them in first place in the USAG Division for the first week of the competition. They took on The University of Maryland and George Washington University at The Little Boston Invitational. The West Chester University gymnastics team started their season on Jan.