Photos: Dutch Duo Spring to States
Two Guilderland gymnasts — Allison Rem, middle left, and Rachel Drislane, middle right, are on their way to state competition, March 3 at Cold Springs Harbor High School on Long Island. They secured their spots on Wednesday evening as they and their teammates danced and tumbled at the Section 2 championship meet at Shaker High School. The Dutch hoped to beat Saratoga, division champs 17 years straight, but came in second to the perennial winner. After three rotations, Guilderland was in third place but pulled into second with 161 points.
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Sitting up high: Guilderland's Allison Rem raises her arms high as she starts her balance-beam performance, standing on a six-inch-wide bar. Rem scored a 9.100 out of 10 and qualified for states in that event along with floor and uneven bars.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Jumping backwards: Guilderland's Rachel Drislane does a backflip onto the vault during the Dutch’s first rotation. She scored 8.300 and qualified for all four events at states.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Balancing act: Guilderland's Miranda Putorti puts her left leg parallel to her body during the start of the balance-beam event, scoring 6.400.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Competing on the uneven bars: Guilderland's Erika Irwin spins around the upper bar before releasing, scoring 5.650.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Impressing the judges: Guilderland's Madalyn Alteri looks from behind her right arm as she smiles toward the judges during the floor exercise. She scored 8.600.