2017 Region 5 Level 10 Dream Team ( All Age Groups)

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Kim Dowis

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April 8, 2017

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Here are all 12 age groups that will represent Region 5 Dream Team at JO Nationals. Now it is time for the Dream Team to do it big at the 2017 JO Nationals which will be held right here in Region 5!

Junior A

Madelyn Bellmore, Twistars USA 37.625
Avery Grant, Bay Valley Academy 37.100
Katie Harper, Universal Gymnastics 36.975
Savannah Miller, Oakland 36.575
Alayna Karl, Legacy Elite 36.425
Sydney Jelen, Legacy Elite 36.225
Elizabeth Gantner, JPAC 36.15
*Presleigh Buck, Twistars USA 36.075 (1st Alt)
**Sarah Moraw, Champion USA 35.900 (2nd Alt)

Junior B

Ella Cesario, Legacy Elite 38.325
Grace King, AGA 37.700
Madison Snook, Legacy Elite 37.600
Madeline Crosse, Naperville 37.425
Erika Penamante, Legacy Elite 37.325
Nikki Beckwith, Buckeye 37.275
Skyla Schulte, Phenom 37.050
*Laura Soltis, Perfection 36.975 (1st Alt)

Junior C

Alyssa Al-Ashari, Twistars USA 38.525
Haley Tyson, Phenom 37.875
Hannah Nam, CGA 37.675
Cassandra Barbanente, Palmer’s Gym 37.650
Hannah Oliveros, I.G.I 37.350
Victoria Fergusion, JPAC 37.200
Riley Milbrant, Legacy Elite 37.100
*Avery Balser, Buckeye Gym 37.050 (1st Alt-Competing for Region 2 )
**Ashley Resch, GymNasti 36.975 (2nd Alt- Competing for Region 2)

Junior D

Delanie Harkness, Twistars USA 38.200
Gillian Rutz, Perfection 37.850
Gianna Gerdes, Gym X-treme 37.775
Dani Petrousek, GAR 37.725
Emma Pritchard, Gym X-treme 37.600
Alyssa Parlich, Aerial Gymnastics 37.100
Anna Grace McCullough, Branch 36.850
*DaShanti Young, CGA 36.750 (1st Alt)
**Olivia Rapp, Universal 36.725

Junior E

Andrea Li, Legacy Elite 38.925
Aria Brusch, CGA 38.625
Sierra Brooks, Aspire 38.200
JerQuavia Henderson, Gym Corners 37.950
Mickayla Stuckey, CGA 37.775
Lauren Bannister, Champion (KY) 37.300
Raina Malas, Buckeye 37.200
*Kaitlyn Ewald, Revolution 37.000 (1st Alt)
**Hallie Hornbacher, Bay Valley Academy 36.675 (2nd Alt)

Junior F

Gabryel Wilson, Olympia 38.675
Matilyn Waligora, Olympia 38.650
Isabel Redmond, Olympia 38.350
Chloe Bellmore, Twistars USA 38.250
Karlie Franz, Hunts 37.900
Brooklyn Sears, TOPS 37.700
Payton Murphy, Palmer’s 37.450
Helen Hu, IK Gymnastics 37.375 (1st Alt- Competing for Region 2)
Nyah Smith, Oakland 37.325 (Competing for Region 2)
*Olivia O’Donnell, IK 37.20 (Non competing alternate)

Senior A

Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 38.700
Payton Richards, Aerial 38.475
Mayleigh Vanderbeek, Champion USA 37.075
Danielle Nosek, JPAC 37.00
MaKenna Clarke, JPAC 36.700
Samantha Sworst, GTC 36.425
Megan Teter, Gym World 36.200
*Lauren Moses, Perfect Balance 35.850 (1st Alt)

Senior B

Anna Kaziska, Champion (KY) 37.650
(T) Maddie Griffith, Naperville 37.350
(2T) Rachel DeCavitch, Gym World 37.350
Claire Gagliardi, Olympic Dreams 37.200
Kayla Perez, Legacy Elite 37.175
Makarri Doggette, Buckeye 37.100
(6T) Carina Tolan, United 37.100
*Mallory Mizuki, Olympia (1st Alt) 37.075
**Avery Stoll, Gym X-treme 36.900

Senior C

Colby Miller, Perfection 38.350
Sarah Hargrove, CGA 37.900
Kaitlyn Higgins, GAR 37.525
Camryn Klein, DeVeau’s 37.100
Alyssa Keller, All American Flames 36.625
Alyssa Wiedeman, Perfection 36.625
(6T) Marissa Holmes, Southern Illinois 36.625
*Anne Mariacher, JPAC 36.425 (1st Alt)

Senior D

Jenna Swartzentruber, Buckeye 38.125
Bridget Killian, Legacy Elite 37.425
Wesley Stephenson, Legacy Elite 37.125
Abigail Matthews, CGA 37.00
Ashley Hofelich, Oakland 36.925
Aleah Leman, Energym 36.725
Nicole Borkowski, New Heights 36.500
*Kara Roberts, Splitz 36.300 (1st Alt)
**Lauren Bottrell, SPlitz 36.125 (2nd Alt)

Senior E

Anastasia Webb, I.G.I 38.575
Anne Maxim, Olympia 37.550
McKenna Linnen, Gym America 37.325
Darby Nelson, CGA 37.075
Tristan Brown, Twistars USA 36.950
Rachel Borden, Legacy Elite 36.775
Samantha Gallet, BIG 36.675
*Emma Hansen, Queen City 36.475 (1st Alt)
**Paige Kovnesky, New Heights 36.375 (2nd Alt)

Senior F

Nia Dennis, Legacy Elite 38.575
Anna Warhol, Youngstown 37.200
Kaci Martir, CGA 37.100
Allison Snyder, Perfection 36.900
Brooke Chesney, CGA 36.675
Mia Lord, DeVeau’s 36.275
Courtney Bezold, Gym-Nation 36.225
*Cadi Borsellino, Infinity 36.100 (1st Alt)
**Nicole Baars, Crystal Lake 36.075 (2nd Alt)

“Ones to Watch” Region 5’s TwentyFive (Michigan)

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Kim Dowis

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April 6, 2017

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Leading up to this weekend’s Region 5 Championships, we are focusing on the up & coming gymnasts of Region 5 from each state. Region 5’s Twentyfive “Ones to Watch”, next up are our five from The Great Lakes State….Michigan!

Karlie Franz, Hunts Gymnastics

Mayleigh Vanderbeek, Champion USA

Avery Grant, Bay Valley Academy

Mckenna Linnen, Gym America

Anna Grace McCullough, Branch Gymnastics

Check out these routines and many more this weekend at the 2017 Region 5 Championships in Indianapolis.

Links to all “Ones to Watch” from all five states below

Good Luck to all our Region 5 Athletes this weekend at the Region 5 Championships.

“Ones to Watch” Region 5’s TwentyFive (Illinois)

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Kim Dowis

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April 5, 2017

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Leading up to this weekend’s Region 5 Championships, we are focusing on the up & coming gymnasts of Region 5 from each state. Region 5’s Twentyfive “Ones to watch”, next up are our five from the home state of Lincoln….Illinois

Ella Cesario-Legacy Elite

Savannah Remus-Rising Stars

Aleah Leman-Energym

Caitlin Satler-UGA

(VC: Caitlin Satler Youtube Page)

JerQuavia Henderson-Gym Corners

(VC: JerQuavia Henderson Youtube Page)

Check out these routines and many more at the 2017 Region 5 Championships this weekend in Indianapolis.

Check out Ones to Watch for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky below

Stay Tuned! Next Up….Michigan

“Ones to Watch” Region 5’s TwentyFive (Kentucky)

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Kim Dowis

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April 4, 2017

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Leading up to this weekend’s Region 5 Championships, we are focusing on the up & coming gymnasts of Region 5 from each state. Region 5’s Twentyfive “Ones to watch”, next up are our five from the Bluegrass State….Kentucky!

Anna Kaziska-Champion

(VC: Champion Gymnastics-Kentucky)

Lauren Bannister-Champion

London Yerasimides-Champion

(VC: Champion Gymnastics-Kentucky)

Elaina McGovern-Legacy

Alexa Berezowitz-Legacy

Look for these routines and many more this weekend at the Region 5 Championships in Indy!

Check out our “Ones to Watch” from Ohio and Indiana below.

Stay Tuned! Next Up…..Illinois

20 Questions with Gym America’s Cali Harden

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Kim Dowis

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April 4, 2017

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Gym America Senior Cali Harden, is getting ready to compete in one of her last meets as a JO Club Gymnast. Cali, who has a mega vault, will continue her gymnastics journey after graduation with the 2017 MAC Champions Eastern Michigan University Gymnastics Team. Cali has a presence on the gym floor that is undeniable, she is positive, bubbly, always smiling, cheering and encouraging her teammates. She will certainly be missed not only at Gym America, but in Region 5 as well. So, let’s get to know Cali Harden a little bit better as she closes out her JO Career and look for her this weekend at the Region 5 Championships in Indy, especially on the vault.

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? I began my gymnastics career at about 6 years old. I was a very hyperactive child with little self control. My mom and dad talked one day and jokingly came to the conclusion that I needed to be involved in a very high energy sport, or they were going to put me on medication. Gymnastics became my medicine.

What is your favorite event? My favorite events are vault and floor. I love the power that comes along with these two events.

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is getting to have a second family.

What college do you plan on attending? I will be continuing my gymnastics career at Eastern Michigan University .

What is your favorite meet to compete at? My favorite meet to compete at is our home meet, Wolverine Classic. We always end on floor so they whole gym is cheering and there is just so much energy.

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? I won floor at Easterns and 2nd AA in 2016. I also won level 10 vault this year.

Favorite skill to train and/or compete? My favorite skill to both train and compete would have to be my vault. I compete a hand front pike while training a hand front pike half.

Dream skill? My dream skill is a hand front pike half like Rachel Slocum’s.

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? My coach Claudia. She has done so much for not only me, but the sport. I know that I will walk out of this sport with 15 years of gymnastics, character, and strong mental toughness.

What is your all-time favorite leotard? Do you still your very first leo? I do still have my very 1st leo. It was long mesh sleeved, black velvet, with sparkles going up and down the arms.

What is your favorite movie? Anything with Will Ferrell.

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? If I have too much energy that day I listen to Country, but if it’s an 8 am meet and I’m tired, I listen to Pop.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to teach Preschool or Kindergarten when I am older.

Where do you go to High School? Saline High School

What is your favorite color? My favorite color is pink.

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics? I like to sing, hang out with friends and family, and help with Special Olympics.

Favorite Gymnastics Moment? Everyday is my favorite, I can’t get enough.

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? Diving

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live? St. Thomas

If you could have lunch with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why? God because there is no one better!

Tell me something interesting about yourself… I have the ugliest toes in the world and everyone looks at them and thinks that they will help me stay on the beam but they definitely do not. I also laugh like Chanel West Coast.

Check out Cali’s Vault from the 2017 Wolverine Classic