Marysville youth gymnasts excel at regionals

Published 6:03 am Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Four members of AGAMarysville Gymnastics Academy took home awards from the Region 2 Championships held April 19-21 in Boise, Idaho. Region 2 consists of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Hawaii and Alaska. Athletes qualified for regionals by placing in the top bracket at the state championships.

Bella Hammond, 14, came away with two championships. Competing in the XCEL Platinmu Division, she won the all-around championship and placed first on the uneven bars. She also took home second in floor exercise.

Bailey Barthel, 16, also competed in the XCEL Platinum Division. She placed second in the all-around and fourth in the uneven bars.

Chloe Hanna, 11, won the uneven bars in the XCEL Gold Division. She also took third in the all-around.

Drew Murphy, 17, competed in the XCEL Diamond Division, taking eighth on the balance beam.