Good luck to our talented Gem City Tumbling Team members as they head to the USTA Southern Illinois State Championships on April 27 in Decatur, Illinois!
These dedicated athletes have competed in 3-7 Illinois competitions this season, beginning in November, and their hard work has earned them the opportunity to compete at State.
Each level has specific practice requirements, but most of our athletes train 1-3 times per week, with some even taking private lessons to gain that extra edge. Their determination and commitment are truly inspiring, and we are so proud of everything they’ve accomplished so far.
This meet is a qualifying event for USTA Nationals, which will take place from June 16-21 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The top 15 athletes per level from each state will advance to Nationals. We’ll be cheering on our Gem City athletes as they give it their all!
Tumbling team athletes are coached by Zeke Cernea, Anne Nash, Sydney Sherman, Lydia Schrand, and Josey Miller. Read more about the Gem City’s tumbling team here.
Best of luck to our athletes competing at State:
- Ruby Akerson, 17, Palmyra
- Mia Alexander, 10, Quincy
- Audrie Baker, 11, Quincy
- Athena Bennett, 10, Fowler
- Sierra Bergman, 17, Quincy
- Dorothy Boehmer, 15, Pittsfield
- Hunter Buehler, 10, Quincy
- Lyza Carlin, 10, Quincy
- Kya Ellefritz, 15, Quincy
- Ava Freesmeyer, 14, Pittsfield
- Kayden Hill, 12, Bowen
- Maelyn Hoener, 10, Mendon
- Kashley Hunter, 9, Edina
- Honor Kilburn, 9, Camp Point
- Christain Klingele, 18, Plainville
- Ruby Krueger, 10, Quincy
- Vivian Kuchy, 8, Winchester
- Liza Maguire, 11, Hannibal
- Payton Palmer, 11, Clarksville
- Ella Parker, 11, Hannibal
- Mae Pittman, 14, Quincy
- Divya Sangoi, 13, Quincy
- Ollie Schulte, 9, Alexandra
- Sarah Shumake, 22, Fowler
- Grace Stokes, 12, Quincy
- Ellisyn Stratman, 13, Quincy
- Hadley Trowbridge, 12, Quincy
- Elle Ufkes, 9, Quincy
- Isla Ufkes, 11, Quincy
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson, 9, Columbus
- Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson, 12, Columbus
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson, 9, Columbus
- Morgan Venvertloh, 10, Mendon
- Ryli Zahringer, 13, Bethel