Photos: Dutch Tumble
The Flying Dutchman gymnastics team took to the mat last Thursday at the Saratoga Regional YMCA-Wilton Branch against one of its toughest foes, the Saratoga Blue Streaks. The Dutch performed well but couldn’t pull out a win in the 173.500-to-154.600 loss.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Under the watchful eyes of her coach, Brenda Goodknight, Allison Rem takes flight from the uneven bars. Rem scored 6.000, finishing 13th in the event and ninth in the all-around with 30.250.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
While sitting side saddle on a balance beam, Guilderland’s Shea Thomson top right, starts her routine, by regally raising her hand. Thomson tied for seventh with 7.500 in the event, and finished sixth in all around with 32.250.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
While her teammates cheer her on, Madalyn Altieri points her toes while performing her routine in the floor exercise. Altieri finished ninth with a score of 8.300; she was 11th in the all around with a score of 29.150.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Daredevil: Rachel Drislane does a backflip on a beam just four inches wide. Drislane finished third in the beam event with 8.800; she finished fourth in the all around with 34.600.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles: Guilderland’s Shea Thomson uses her right hand to emulate a phone as she looks back to the judge during her floor routine last Thursday. The soundtrack for her routine included cell-phone sounds. Thomson scored 9.050 and finished fourth in the event.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Prepare for liftoff: Guilderland’s Rachel Drislane performs her routine on the uneven bars last Thursday against Saratoga at the Saratoga Regional YMCA-Wilton Branch. Drislane scored a 8.500 and finished fourth in the event.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spring loaded: Guilderland’s Allison Rem leaps from a board onto the vault, scoring 8.050 and finishing in seventh place.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Air twist: Guilderland’s Madalyn Altieri flies off the vault and spins before landing with ease. Altieri scored 7.850 and tied for eighth in the event.