The Tigers had been posting scores in the 136-138 range for the past couple of weeks but saw that number dip to 135.925 at the Missota Conference Championships held Friday night in Chanhassen.
No. 1 ranked Northfield (AA) defended its title with a score of 150.475. New Prague ranked second at 148.5, followed by Chaska/Chanhassen 136.25, Farmington and Red Wing 125.45.
The Tigers placed third in the conference last season.
Coach Lynn Bauman said one event, the balance beam, was the main culprit in the point drop.
"Vault started out in range and bars were where we usually are," she said, "although we have room to be higher. Floor (exercise) was OK, too. But beam...we can't seem to stay on."
Amanda Davenport provided the top Tiger performances of the meet, finishing seventh in both floor (9.2) and all-around (34.125).
Rachel Kiminski ranked ninth on beam (9.0) as did Tahra Eckert in vault (9.25) and Abby Schwartz on bars (8.375).
Davenport placed 10th in vault (9.225) and Kathryn Beckett took 10th in floor exercise (8.95).
"We have so much talent on our team," Bauman said. "I am looking forward to the section meet to see it come together."
Friday the girls travel to Rochester Century for the Section 1AA Championships. The trip will mark the Tigers' return to Section 1; they have competed in Section 3AA the past several seasons.
