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Valparaiso’s Lorie Cook praises Region gymnasts for their strength and dedication leading up to state competition

Valparaiso’s Lorie Cook praises Region gymnasts for their strength and dedication leading up to state competition

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Region gymnastics teams and individuals who have qualified for the high school state meet this Saturday. These athletes come from the toughest Sectional in the state, with teams ranked #1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15. Individuals dominate the top 10 scores in each event and All Around.

Northwest Indiana has dominated the State meet over the last 30 years. Area teams have won 12 of the last 14 team titles, with 5 Runnerup titles. 24 of the 49 Team titles have been won by local teams. Individuals have won 89 state titles over the history of the sport, a stellar 36% of all titles.

In an area of great sports teams, Gymnastics is the best of the best. Props to every gymnast and coach in this area who must work hard to keep up with the competition around them, and strives to reach the ultimate goal of a State Championship. Best wishes to every one of you this weekend.

We are Region Proud and Region Strong!