MHS gymnasts enjoy terrific week
Middleton’s girls gymnastics team had another terrific week.
The Cardinals defeated Madison Memorial, 134.025-130.10 on Jan. 22. Middleton then won the Southwestern Invitational on Jan. 24.
In the Cardinals’ win over Memorial, Middleton’s Aspen Goth won the all-around title with a 35.950, while Abby Arnold was third (32.275).
Goth was first on the vault with a 9.20, while Arnold was fourth with an 8.150. Izzy Bradford added an 8.150 and Reagan Holzheimer had an 8.10.
Goth was also first on the uneven bars with a 9.025, while Arnold was third (8.075). Middleton also counted an 8.0 from Aubrey Halverson and a 7.80 from Lauren Devine.
Eva Szczepanski led Middleton with a second place finish on the balance beam with an 8.475, while Goth was third at 8.425. Ana Bollig added an 8.175 and Arnold had a 7.450.
And on the floor exercise, Goth was first (9.30), Bollig was second (9.050), Arnold was fourth (8.60) and Izzy Bradford was seventh (8.050).
“Even though it wasn't our best meet against Memorial it was nice to see some girls PR’s,” Middleton coach Desiree Peterson said. “Ana scoring her first 9.0 on floor this season was exciting as she has been working toward that goal since the start of the season. It's exciting to see all these girls’ hard work paying off.”
Middleton then won the Southwestern Invite, posting a 133.425 score. Southwestern’s co-op was second with a 128.125, while Platteville’s co-op was third (123.075) and Jefferson’s co-op was fourth (104.675).
Goth took home the all-around title with a 34.950, while Bollig was fifth (31.80).
Goth was first on the vault with an 8.70, while Arnold was sixth (8.150). Bollig was eighth (8.125) and Reagan Holzheimer was 10th (8.0).
Halverson was first on the uneven bars with an 8.40, while Katya Razenkova was fourth (7.90), Goth was sixth (7.725) and Bollig was seventh (7.575).
Goth was first on the balance beam with a 9.250, while Szczepanski was second (8.750), Halverson was sixth (8.350) and Bollig was eighth (7.550).
And Goth was first on the floor exercise (9.275), while Arnold was third (8.70), Bollig was fifth (8.550) and Leslie Koepcke was eighth (8.425).
“Southwestern is always a fun meet,” Peterson said. “Both our varsity and JV took home first place team, which is great to see.
“Many girls also medaled in both JV and Varsity. It was exciting to see their faces as their names were called because many didn't expect it with the score they had received.
“All of these girls have been working hard all season and to see them get rewarded for it always brings a sense of accomplishment, purpose, and increased motivation. I am proud of each and every one of the girls as they put in their best effort and preserved after some routines that didn't go their way.”
