Gymnastics: Saving the best for last

Tahra Eckert second in vault

The Tigers recorded their highest team score of the year in their final meet of the regular season, a 146.925-138.25 Missota Conference loss to New Prague Friday night at the District Service Center.

"What a great last home meet," coach Lynn Bauman said. "The girls are really steppin' up...Once again beam was our weak point. We lost three points in falls. We stay on, we go over 140.  I know we can do it and we will."

The Trojans finished first in all of the events but several Tigers turned in impressive performances.

Tahra Eckert took second in vault and tied teammate Amanda Davenport for third in all-around to pace the Tiger effort. Davenport also placed third in vault and  fourth in floor exercise.

Abby Schwartz finished fifth on the uneven bars and Rachel Kiminski checked in at fifth place in floor exercise. 

New Prague won the junior varsity meet 130.45-125.4 with the Tigers scoring three first place finishes: Kiminski in vault; Gina Mercurio in floor exercise and Sidney Comes in all-around. Kenzie McCudden took the runner-up spot on the balance beam.

Friday the girls head to Chanhassen for the Missota Conference Championships. The following Friday they travel to Rochester Century for the Section 1AA meet.