Tumblers Headed to Nationals in Springfield

Gem City has 23 athletes advancing to USTA Nationals in Springfield, Illinois, after qualifying at the 2023 USTA Southern Illinois State Championships. Nationals will be held from June 18-24.

We’re proud of all the hard work Gem City’s athletes put into training and competition!

Athletes on the tumbling team competed in up to six invitational meets this season. They practice 1-3 times per week for two hours each practice. They are coached by Zeke Cernea, Sydney Sherman, Anne Nash, and Lydia Schrand. Read more about the Gem City’s tumbling team here.

Tumblers Competing at Nationals:

• Ashlyn Akerson, 17, Palmyra, MO
• Ruby Akerson, 15, Palmyra, MO
• Sierra Bergman, 15, Quincy, IL
• Naomi Bliven, 11, Quincy, IL
• Jamie Burton, 9, Quincy
• Layla Dula, 8, Quincy
• Hadley Fry, 8, Kahoka
• Henry Keppner, 8, Hannibal, MO
• Ethan Lithila, 9, Quincy, IL
• Josey Miller, 18, Winchester, IL
• Mayvee Miller, 9, Palmyra
• Alaina Nichols, 10, Quincy, IL
• Mae Pittman, 12, Quincy, IL
• Isabella Slater, 9, Canton, MO
• Ellisyn Stratman, 11, Quincy, IL
• Hadley Trowbridge, 10, Quincy
• Isla Ufkes, 9, Quincy, IL
• Esther Vazquez-Epperson, 7, Payson
• Niah Vazquez-Epperson, 7, Payson
• Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson, 10, Payson, IL
• Morgan Venvertloh, 8, Mendon
• Ella Wietholder, 8, Liberty, IL
• Madilynn Wiseman, 10, Shelbyville, MO
• Ryli Zahringer, 11, Bethel, MO