The 2021-2022 YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties Gymnastics Team completed the season with accomplishments at state and national YMCA competitions. The Y’s Level 4 and Xcel Gold teams landed a first place championship at the April state event in Warren. The 2022 YMCA National Championships were held from June 23–25 in Toledo, Ohio, where YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties brought 38 gymnasts and returned with 78 medals, including eight first place finishes. Ella Ricci (Level 4 Beam), Lillian Hinderliter (Level 4 Floor), Rhea Liddington (Xcel Gold Bars), Zoe Smith (Xcel Gold Beam) and Rhiley Poniktera (Xcel Gold Bars, Floor and All-Around) attained first place triumphs.
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
The team is shown; front row from left: Morgan Fox, Shaina Freed, Lily Brose, Victoria Angelino, Marin Bower, Giada Arcade, Mia Zepp and Lillian Hinderliter. Middle row from left: Geneveive Heimark, Anaya Daye, Bailey Lonergan, Samantha Lafontaine, Savannah Gillahan, Rhea Liddington, Rhiley Poniktera, Zoe Smith, Natalie Lafontaine, Cassia Williams and Savannah Pappas.
Back row from left: Kiera McComsey, Mindy Stellabott, Katilin Calvello, Emma Gane, Mileiry Ortega Ramos, Ellie Brown, Annie Smith, Makenzie Marco, Alyson Cary, Natalie Higgins and Dahlia Brose. Absent from photo, but attended YMCA Nationals: Kara Kelly, Ashley Stank, Molly Felten, Gabrielle Holmes, Lexi Lowry, Shadelynn Sandler and Rachel Snedigar
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