The Flyers gymnastics program delivered a series of impressive performances at the 65 Roses Challenge held at Fredonia State University, using the competition as a final tune-up before the upcoming state championships. Several Flyers athletes earned individual podium finishes while two teams brought home banners in a strong overall showing.
Team Success Highlights the Competition
The Flyers Xcel Gold team secured a fourth-place team banner, while the Level 2 squad captured an impressive second-place finish. The results reflected the depth and consistency of the program across multiple age groups and competitive levels.
Among the Xcel Gold athletes, Isabella Constantino led the junior division with strong performances on bars, beam, and the all-around competition. Courtney Kujawa, Erinn Sluga, Elliot Collins, and Mia Truesdail also contributed valuable scores that helped the team secure its fourth-place finish.
Level 2 Team Earns Runner-Up Honors
The Level 2 team enjoyed one of the most successful days of the event, finishing second overall.
Amelia Garland was among the standout performers, earning top finishes on bars and beam while placing third in the all-around competition. Lilly Schnars Jr. also produced a strong performance with podium finishes on beam and floor exercises. Alicia Ritter added multiple top-four finishes across several apparatuses, helping the team secure its second-place banner.
Additional contributions came from athletes including Delaney Yoder, Juliet Voorhis, Kara Newland, Leah Irgang, and Isabella Natal, who all delivered important routines throughout the competition.
Strong Results Across Multiple Levels
The Flyers also saw success in Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Platinum, and Level 3 competition.
Notable performances included:
- Scarlett Dubois earning third place on floor exercise in Xcel Bronze.
- Molly King taking third on vault in Xcel Silver.
- Claire Thompson finishing fourth in the all-around competition in Xcel Platinum.
- McKenna Hart securing third place on bars.
- Annabelle Herman earning a third-place finish on beam in Level 3 competition.
- Sophia McChesney placing third on bars in her division.
Momentum Heading Into States
With state championships approaching, the Flyers coaching staff can take confidence from the team’s strong results and depth across all levels. The competition demonstrated the athletes’ ability to perform under pressure while continuing to improve their routines.
The 65 Roses Challenge served as an important measuring stick before the postseason, and the Flyers leave the event with multiple podium finishes, two team banners, and significant momentum heading into the most important part of the season.
