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Gymnasts win sectional title

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 10:00

 

MADISON — The numbers had been tabulated.

The results had been conveyed to Middleton girls gymnastics coach Kari Steck.

Steck paused momentarily, then let loose an extremely enthusiastic “Woo Hoo.”

“Woo Hoo” was right.

In a memorable performance, the Cardinals rolled to the championship at last Saturday’s Madison Memorial Sectional.

Middleton posted a team score of 143.5250 and toppled runner-up Madison Memorial (142.750) for the title. That’s believed to be the second-best postseason score in school history. Middleton’s 2001 team scored a 144.2167 at the state meet.

“I’m really happy,” said Cardinals senior Aryn Skibba, who won the all-around championship. “I think we just came in today and needed to be a team and have fun. And I think that really showed.”

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Haase shines at state

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 09:57

 

Shay Haase finished on the podium at the WIAA Division 1 individual state wrestling tournament at the Kohl Center last Saturday night.

That accomplished one of the goals for Middleton’s 152-pound junior this season.

However, Haase was dealt a bitter reminder that there is still a lot of work remaining to accomplish his goal of becoming the Cardinals’ next state champion after he got off to a stellar start in his second straight state tournament appearance.

“It felt good to be on the podium, but at the same time I was disappointed because I knew I could have done better and placed higher in the tournament,” said Haase, who placed sixth this season after losing his only match a year ago. “Next year I’m planning all offseason to be on top of the stage.”

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