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Whiz Kid: Katie Karcher

Each week, Patch highlights a local youth who goes above and beyond.

Name: Katie Karcher

Age: 18

Parents: Ken and Pauline Karcher

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School: Katie is a senior at .

Accomplishment: Katie qualified for the MHSAA Division 1 State Gymnastics Finals. At the state finals, she was 14th overall. Her best showing came on the balance beam, in which she finished fourth in the state. She was 18th on the vault, 14th on the uneven parallel bars and 15th in floor exercises. T0 qualify for the state gymnastics finals, she placed in the all-around at regionals and achieved Saline's highest score on the beam and bars this season.

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Key to Awesomeness: Here's what coach Mandy Brown has to say: "Katie is hardworking and very dedicated to the sport. She is always looking for new skills to try. She does some unique tricks that many gymnasts don't perform. That makes her stand out in competitions."

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