In Saturday’s IHSAA Gymnastics Regional hosted by Franklin Central, Connersville’s Jayci Allen scored 9.425 on beam to place fifth and qualify for state. Allen also qualified as a state finalist in all-around by placing sixth overall. Her combined four-event score was 36.075.
The state finals are at Ball State’s Worthen Arena this Saturday. Opening ceremonies start at 11 am.
As a team, Connersville placed sixth with a mark of 100.2. Champion Columbus North was 10 full points better and finished nearly three points ahead of runner-up Bloomington North at 107.225. The third and final state qualifying team was Richmond at 106.7.
We thank Connersville’s Joann Borders for the regional information.