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Alpena Gymnastics teams impress during district championships

Courtesy Photos Alpena Gymnasts Aliyah Hagemeister, Faith Dragiewicz, and Savanna Spangle were among several local gymnasts who competed at the recent district championships held at the APlex. Alpena’s Xcel Gold team won a district championship and the Xcel Silver and Xcel Platinum teams finished third. Additionally, many of Alpena’s gymnasts won individual awards.

ALPENA — The Alpena AAU Gymnastics team did an outstanding job at the district championships last weekend at the APlex. The Xcel Gold team took first place as district champions. Both Xcel Silver and Platinum teams placed third. Four teams competed from all around the state.

Competing at the Xcel Gold level was Callie Brousseau, Lola Halleck, Alliyah Hagemeister, Ezra Peterson, Savanna Spangle, and Cece Weaver. Callie earned (second place) on floor, beam and in the all-around. Lola earned the following places; (first place) on the vault, and (second place) on bars. Alliyah earned (first place) on bars, floor, and the all-around in her age division. Ezra earned: (first place) on vault, and (second place) on bars. Savanna earned (second place) on vault, and bars. Cece earned (third place) on beam, and (fifth place) in the all-around.

Competing at the Xcel Silver level is Cailyn Burrone, Clare LaCross, Libby Misiak, and Abby Reinhardt. Cailyn earned (second place) on vault, and (fourth place) in the all-around. Clare earned (3rd place) on bars and (sixth place) all-around. Libby earned (first place) on beam, and (fifth place) on bars. Abby earned (sixth place) on beam, and (seventh place) on bars.

Competing at the Xcel Platinum level was Faith Dragiewicz, Grace Samp, Paige Samp, and Brooke Smith. Faith earned (first place) on vault, and (third place) on bars, floor and the all-around. Grace earned (second place) on vault, and (fifth place) all-around. Paige earned (first place) on vault and in the all-around. Brooke earned (fourth place) on vault, and (sixth place) in the all-around.

A special award was presented to Callie Brousseau. She was named the top Xcel Gold Gymnast of the year, with the highest all-around score throughout the 2021-22 season.

Savanna Spangle

The next stop for Alpena AAU gymnasts is Springfield, Illinois, for the National Championships. This meet will be held from June 29 to July 3.

Faith Dragiewicz

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