Alexys Rueb and Jasmine Ruelas both competed well Saturday morning at the state meet held at T.F Riggs High School in Pierre, Saturday, February 10th. These two girls were fun to watch and hang out with this weekend. Although we did not compete as a team Friday, they enjoyed watching all the teams compete for the state title all day. Saturday, their day to shine, came quickly. These two were mentally and physically prepared to compete. They began on beam where both girls stuck their routines. They both looked beautifully poised up there. Jasmine really made her routine look effortless and beautiful as she nailed each skill and pronounced her jumps and dance. Next, the girls went to the floor. Alexys tumbled higher and tighter and even made the crowd believe she was having fun. Jasmine nailed her full and soared within her other tumbling passes as well. Vault was next. Both girls competed well on this event. They really gave it their all. Bars was their final event this afternoon. Completing nicely executed clean routines culminated this year on a positive note!

Losing our seniors will be tough, but watching the next generation of gymnasts step up to the plate will be our next fun adventure. Thank you again seniors for all your years in the gym! Underclassmen now is your turn to set those personal and team goals for the upcoming year(s). Get in the gym and do what it takes to reach them all. Thank you all for a great season.

A special thank you to Coach Schroeder. You were such a joy and blessing to the girls. You made them feel safe and appreciated. Thank you for your dedication to the team! I can’t wait for next year.

Bars: Alexys Rueb scored an 8.317 and placed 10th, Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert scored an 8.033.

Beam: Alexys Rueb scored an 8.817, Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert scored a 9.20 and placed 5th.

Floor: Alexys Rueb scored a 9.693 and placed 2nd, Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert scored an 8.266.

Vault: Alexys Rueb scored a 9.133 and placed 3rd, Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert scored an 8.90.

All Around: Alexys Rueb scored a 35.948 and placed 5th. Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert scored a 34.399.

Alexys Rueb also made the all-tournament team again this year.

Congratulations ladies! You were a joy to watch and coach this year. Remember always, that effort, attitude and perseverance should always supersede final scores and placings. Those accolades will fade but how you treat others, and how hard you work will always be remembered. We love you girls! Keep working towards your personal goals.