Sunday was another big meet for us as we went against Yale, University of Bridgeport, and Rhode Island College. Our word for the meet was “passion”. Recognizing our deep passion for the sport, and the team, we were able to have a very strong and confident meet.
We place third overall, and managed to come out with our highest team score of the season, 185.625, less than a point from breaking the school record! Our competition began on bars, an event that seems to be continually getting stronger as the season continues. There were a few minor errors, but with some quick thinking and adjusting we were able to still have strong routines. The perseverance and determination by the bars competitors showed the team that we need to focus on the little things and not giving any points away. Our high score on bars was a 9.375 by freshman, Nikki Caradonna.
We then moved to the beam where we continued to show our confidence and determination in each routine. The ladies competing on the beam seemed very relaxed and confident with their routines this week, which seems to be what works best for this event. Our high on beam was a 9.425 scored by senior, Kristina Lantos, which was also her career high!
Getting the two most nerve-racking events out of the way, we continued to floor, and had yet another incredible performance. Our girls had great execution on their tumbling passes as well as their dance combinations. They showed off their routines earning four scores above a 9.50 from senior Carly Flynn, junior Annmarie Graziosa, and senior Megan German, and our high being a 9.750 scored by junior Brittany Baglow.
We ended the meet with a strong finish on the vault. There was a little added pressure on the vaulters this week because we only had five competing; meaning each vault had to count. The competition ended with a perfect stick from Brittany, scoring a 9.525, while Carly totaled the team’s high score of a 9.55.
Overall, this meet was very successful as we demonstrated perseverance, confidence, determination, as well as passion. Our next meet is at Southern Connecticut State University on February 19th at 1:00 pm. By keeping the same mind-set and making minor improvements with each meet, we will be able to reach our ultimate goal of making it to the NCGA Championships as a team. So exciting!! Go! Pride! Fight!
Sophomore-Sarah Perry
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