The Big Lake Hornet gymnastics team competed against St. Francis March 4 and both the varsity and JV squads came home with victories.

Varsity finished the conference season 6-1 and second place in the Mississippi 8 Conference. JV finished the season 7-0 and in first place in the M8C. Both teams also had their season high team scores versus St Francis with varsity scoring a 144.875 and JV scored a 135.05. 

“We are confident with where our girls are at and where they are trending heading into sections,” said Co-Head Coach Lanny Goldsmith. “We’ve had to rest some girls due to injuries and other circumstances this season but that has given other girls opportunities to gain experience.” 

Goldsmith said the girls will take the next week or so to work on cleaning up their skills and routines for their section meet, which is at Big Lake High School, Sat. March 20. 

“Our coaches couldn’t be prouder of  this team for their dedication, determination and grit that it’s taken to overcome many obstacles this season which has been unlike any other,” said Goldsmith.  

Varsity is ranked #2 in the latest Class A state rankings.

Varsity Vault

1st - Britney Krumrei 9.425; 3rd - Grace Kluk 9.25; 4th - Allie Goracke 9.

Varsity Bars

1st - Lola Visci 9.35; 2nd - Britney Krumrei 9.025; 4th - Grace Kluk 8.9.

Varsity Beam

2nd - Britney Krumrei 9.4; 3rd - Kennadie Ell 8.975; 5th - Autumn Grunewald 8.8.

Varsity Floor

1st - Britney Krumrei 9.45; 2nd - Grace Kluk 9.375; 3rd - Kennadie Ell 9.325; 4th - Allie Goracke 9.2; 5th - Amber Grunewald 9.05.

Varsity All Around

1st Britney Krumrei season high 37.3.

JV Vault

1st - Katie Goracke 8.8; 2nd - Kennadie Ell, Maddy Farnsworth, Autumn Grunewald all tied with an 8.6.

JV Bars

1st - Kennadie Ell 8.0; 2nd - Sam Merten 7.95; 3rd - Kaelyn Dietz 7.85.

JV Beam

1st - Allie Lu 9.0; 2nd - Grace Kluk 8.6; 3rd - Katie Goracke 8.45.

JV Floor

1st - Katie Goracke 8.95; 2nd - Autumn Grunewald 8.85; 3rd - Jolie Nehwah 8.6.

JV All Around

1st - Kaelyn Dietz 31.4.

Combined AA

1st - Grace Kluk 36.325; 2nd - Kennadie Ell 34.9; 3rd - Autumn Grunewald 34.675; 4th - Katie Goracke 34.625; 5th - Ava Heinen 32.55.

“These girls have been so impressive all year and have really given all that we have asked of them,” Goldsmith said. “It should be an exciting end of the season and we can’t wait to compete at home for sections and hopefully defend our state title from last year!”