Merrimack High School Girls Gymnastics Successful At Tourney

MERRIMACK, NH — The Merrimack High School Girls Gymnastics Team had a great day on Saturday competing with two of the four members walking away with medals — including a state championship.

Team members Senior Abby L’Etoile, Junior Riley Robinson, Freshman Sylvia Horton, and Freshman Mia Leblanc competed against more than 150 other gymnasts from around the state in Salem. The team was led by coaches were Noha Labib and Aya Mahgoub with assistance from team manager, Senior Daisy Robinson.

Because the school did not have a full team, they had to compete as individuals. But the girls were supportive of each other throughout the event.

The competition was divided into two sessions but interrupted by a bomb scare. That delay though did not affect the team’s performance.

Robinson and L’Etoile competed on bars and vault, and while they finished strong, they did not place.

Both Horton and Leblanc competed on all four events with Horton placing third all-around with a 9.2 and Leblanc fifth with a 9.075 on vaults. When it came to bars, Horton placed first with a 9.15 and Leblanc third with an 8.9. On the floor, Horton placed fourth with a 9.2 and Leblanc sixth with a 9.1.

Horton was the top-scoring individual overall and was named state champion. Leblanc came in fourth.

Congratulations, girls!

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