(l-r) gymnasts Audrey Hyland and Madigan O’Shea (file photo) Credit: Jenna Smerglio / Wilton Y Gymnastics

Wilton gymnasts traveled to Plaistow, NH to participate in the 2024 YMCA New England Regional Gymnastics Championship hosted by the Plaistow Community YMCA on May 17-19. Over 20 YMCA teams from across six states competed for regional recognition at what was the third championship meet for the athletes this year.

“Gymnastics is so fun! My coaches, teammates, and competitors teach me so much about gymnastics and so much more. I love competing in the meets and the hard work that leads up to it . I’m always so excited for the meets,” Level 4 gymnast Audrey Hyland said.

Level 6 gymnast Abby Deane was pleased with the team’s overall performance.

“It’s been a great year for Wilton gymnastics, with the addition of our new coach, some new, young, talented gymnasts, and the return of our other great coaches and teammates,” Deane said. “We’ve all been working hard, learning new skills, and building an encouraging and supportive team environment. I think our achievements at the regional championship was a representation of all of our dedication and talent this year. I’m excited for the upcoming Nationals meet, and am looking forward to showing everyone what our team can do.”

Overall, Wilton received seven individual All Around (AA) podium awards and 32 individual Event podium titles (recognizing top-6 placements).

The following are individual placement results for Wilton gymnasts participating in Levels 2-7:

Level 2

  • 3rd place Team award
  • Blake Bartlett (Child) won silver on vault, 4th place on bars, gold on beam and gold on floor resulting in a 1st place AA finish
  • Fallon Sommer (Child) received bronze on vault, silver on bars and silver on floor ending in a 2nd place AA finish.
  • Ava Valletta (Child) was awarded 5th place on vault and bronze on bars.

Level 3

  • Blake Reinking (Child) won gold on vault, silver on bars, gold on beam and gold on floor resulting in a 1st place AA finish.
  • Caitlyn O’Connor (Child) received 5th place on vault, bronze on bars, silver on beam and silver on floor ending in a 3rd place AA finish.
  • Sophia Howell (Junior) competed in all four events
  • Eliana Reiter (Senior) placed 4th on vault.

Level 4

  • Audrey Hyland (Junior) won bronze on vault, bronze on bars, silver on beam and gold on floor resulting in a 2nd place AA finish.
  • Madigan O’Shea (Senior) received 6th place on beam.

Xcel Gold

  • Teagan Kosche (Junior) won 6th place on vault, 6th place on bars and gold on floor resulting in a 4th place AA finish.

Level 5

  • Addison Grippando (Senior) won 4th place on bars.

Level 6

  • Emery Amero (Junior) won 5th place on floor.
  • Abby Deane (Senior) received bronze on vault, 5th place on bars, 4th place on beam and gold on floor resulting in a 2nd place AA finish.

Level 7

  • Allison Massaua (Junior) won 4th place on floor.

Next up for the Wilton gymnasts is the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship hosted by the Willow Grove YMCA, a branch of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA from June 20-24.