Published: November 17, 2009 11:54 am      

Monticello tumblers earn high marks

Monticello — The Monticello School Tumbling and Trampoline Team attended their first meet of the season on- Saturday, October 24, at Top Notch Gymnastics Academy in Somerset.

The athletes competed in three events: tumbling, double-mini, and trampoline. They were scored individually by a panel of USTA judges. Coach Shelly Greattinger and Assistant Coach Tonya McClellan were well pleased with the team's performance.

Sarah Bryant earned 1st place with a High Point Award in tumbling, first place on double-mini, and first place on trampoline in the 7 year old beginner division. Alexia Dick earned second place in tumbling, third place on double-mini, and second place on trampoline in the 8-year-old beginner division.

Lindsey McClellan earned second place in tumbling, performing a round-off with two back handsprings and a round-off with three back handsprings in the 9-year-old sub-novice division and second place on trampoline in the 9 year old novice division.

Zoe Davis earned first place on trampoline in the 11-year-old beginner division. Jenny Maddox earned 1st place with a High Point Award in the 10-year-old advanced beginner division, third place on double-mini and second place on trampoline in the 10-year-old beginner division.



The Monticello Tumblers performed on Saturday, November 7, for the annual Athletes Showcase at Blue-White Night at Monticello School.

The team is working hard in preparation for their next meet which will be held at Northern Middle School in Somerset on November 21.

The meet is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend and support Monticello School's Tumbling and Trampoline Team.