Photos: Dutch Trio Vault to States
Performing under pressure, the Guilderland gymnasts showed their beauty and grace in the Section 2 championships on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8, at Shaker High School in Colonie as they sought entry to the State Competition on March 4. The Dutch finished second overall with 164.025.
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Like a ballerina: Guilderland’s Rachel Drislane does her routine on the floor where she finished second with a score of 9.200 and will represent Guilderland in the All-Around state competition by finishing third with a total score of 34.450.
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Being a daredevil: Guilderland’s Shea Thomson does a cartwheel on the balance beam during her routine. Thomson qualified for two events at States — the balance beam, by finishing fifth with a score of 8.900, and floor exercise, finishing fifth with a score of 9.050.
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With a point of her toe: Guilderland’s Emma Drislane, Rachel's sister, starts her balance beam routine. Emma Drislane finished in 15th with a score of 8.500 but qualified for states in the vault with a third with a 8.475.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her upper body strength: Guilderland’s Megan Szesnat lifts up on the top bar during her routine on the uneven bars where Szesnat tied for eighth with a 7.700.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All together now: Guilderland’s Megan Szesnat, Serena Munoz, Rachel Drislane, Courtney Rafferty, and Natalie Borges cheer on their comrades performing on the uneven bars. Munoz broke her ankle last weekend at a competition while performing on the floor.