The Carrollton Flexettes gymnastics team vaulted into the regional competition this weekend.
“We are so proud of the gymnasts that competed at Xcel Regionals,” said Gymnastics Coordinator Kaitlyn Gosnell. “They did a fantastic job and all of their hard work this season showed! All the Carrollton Flexettes qualified to their AAU or USA State Meet, which is a huge accomplishment in itself, but then to qualify to regionals, each gymnast must be in the top 20 percent of her level, regardless of age or experience.”
For a gymnast to qualify for the Georgia State Team, they must be in the top eight in their level. The state team represents Georgia against the rest of the states in Region 8: Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Maya Underwood, USA Level 6, qualified to regionals with a 36.525 all-around score.
Kendall New, USA Xcel Diamond, qualified to regionals with a 36.925 all-around score as well as qualifying for the Georgia State Team.
Maggie Parker, USA Xcel Diamond, qualified to regionals with a 34.950 all-around score. Maggie is a Senior at Haralson County High School. She plans to attend Shorter University in the fall.
Jordan Sneddon, USA Xcel Platinum, qualified to regionals with a 37.500 all-around score. Jordan is a Senior at Central High School and plans to attend the University of West Georgia in the fall.
Emoni Jones, USA Xcel Platinum, qualified to regionals with a 35.950 all-around score.
Audrey Shead, USA Xcel Gold, qualified to regionals with a 36.600 all-around score.
Maelyn Trent, USA Xcel Gold, qualified to regionals with a 36.550 all-around score.
Maci Covey, USA Xcel Silver, qualified to regionals with a 36.800 all-around score.
The following Carrollton gymnasts placed in the top 10 at this weekend’s competition:
Maggie Parker tied for fifth place on bars with a 9.450.
Jordan Sneddon tied for eighth place in vault, third place in bars with a 9.550, tied for seventh place in beam, tied for fourth place floor and placed fourth in all-around with a 37.950.
Maci Covey won first place in vault with a 9.650 and tied for seventh place in beam with a 9.700.
Emoni Jones tied for ninth place in bars and placed tenth in beam.
Audrey Shead tied for ninth place in vault.
Kendall New won first place in vault with a 9.375, placed eighth in bars and beam, placed ninth place in floor and placed sixth all-around.
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department’s invitation-only competitive gymnastics programs are comprised of gymnasts who are looking to advance their skills in the competitive arena. An appointment can be made with the head coach to schedule an evaluation throughout the year. Competitive gymnastics is a year-round sport which runs June 1 until May 31. For information, contact Kaitlyn Gosnell at 770-834-1127. Parks and Rec also offers a full schedule of non-competitive gymnastics classes throughout the year.
For more information, please contact the Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department at 770-832-1161.
