Gem City Gymnastics squad captures national title at U.S. All-Star Federation finals
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling Phoenix (Senior Elite Level 2) squad from Quincy left the U.S. All-Star Federation finals in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with a silver medal on April 5.
Shortly after the competition, however, questions about eligibility and performance discrepancies in the division were raised and a USASF investigation was launched by the organizing body. The Gem City team recently learned it was named the national champion in its division.
National qualification for the USASF finals comes from placing in the top three of a Senior Elite Level 2 division or hitting a qualifying score at a cheer meet. More than 20 clubs competed at the USASF finals.
The senior squad is coached by Hope Huff and Ashley Schralla. Members of the team are:
- Kinsey Baker, 13, Quincy
- Dorothy Boehmer, 15, Pittsfield
- Ava Freesmeyer, 14, Pittsfield
- Lily Gerard, 14, Pittsfield
- Ashton Gilbert, 15, Quincy
- Remmi Hoerr, 14, Taylor
- Christian Klingele, 18, Plainville
- Jostyn Koch, 13, Quincy
- McKenzee Mellon, 16, Quincy
- Rylee Mellon, 19, Quincy
- Irelyn Plenge, 17, Kahoka
- Ellisyn Stratman, 13, Quincy
- Gwen Terstriep, 13, Quincy
- Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson, 12, Payson
- Sylvia Winking, 13, Quincy
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