Boys gymnastics team fares well in area competition
SAN MATEO – A tidal wave of honors came the way of USA Sport Connection gymnasts at Sunday’s Tidal Wave Classic hosted by Peninsula Gymnastics in San Mateo.
In the Class 6 Division, Kurtis Pedrazzi (ages 12+) medaled in five events, bringing home a 1st place on the floor (8.9), a 2nd place on the pommel (8.7), a 2nd place on the parallel bars (9.1), a 2nd place on the horizontal bar (9.6), and a 2nd place All Around (53.45).
Class 6 gymnast, Vanya Avilla (ages 10-11) received honors across the board, placing 5th on the vault (9.2), 5th on the pommel (8.8), 6th on the rings (8.7), 8th on the floor (8.6), 8th on the parallel bars (8.8), and 11th on the horizontal bar (8.6).
Class 6 gymnast, Gabriel Hatcher (ages 7-9) was awarded 5th place on his floor exercise (9.0).
In the Class 7 Division, Darren Coates (ages 10+) medaled in 3 events, bringing home a 2nd place on the parallel bars, a 3rd place on the vault, and a 3rd place on the pommel.
Class 7 gymnast, Kyle Brown (ages 8-9) placed 5th on the parallel bars, 6th on the rings, 6th on the horizontal bar, and 8th on the pommel.
Watch for USA Sport Connection on FEb. 21 as the the boys team competes at Demaray’s and the Level 4 Girls’ Team competes at the Almaden Gymfest at SJSU.
