HIGH-SCHOOL

PHOTOS: 2019 Vermont high school gymnastics state championship

Burlington Free Press
Essex posses for a photo with the championship trophy during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex posses for a photo with the championship trophy during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex reacts to the announcement of the state championship during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex reacts to the announcement of the state championship during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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The Individual medal winners for overall performance wave to the crowd during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
The Individual medal winners for overall performance wave to the crowd during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex cheers on their teammate during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex cheers on their teammate during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Ella Lesny lands her dismount on the bars routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Ella Lesny lands her dismount on the bars routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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The Essex team hugs Abigail Gleason after her routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
The Essex team hugs Abigail Gleason after her routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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The CVU team during introductions in the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
The CVU team during introductions in the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Anna Cushing competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Anna Cushing competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Lizzy Jones competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Lizzy Jones competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Gabriela Schmida competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Gabriela Schmida competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Gabriela Schmida competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Gabriela Schmida competes in the vault during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Delany Miller-Bottoms competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Delany Miller-Bottoms competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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South Burlington's Diana Gregoire competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
South Burlington's Diana Gregoire competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex Abigael Gleason competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex Abigael Gleason competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Emma Stelzner competes in the bar routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Emma Stelzner competes in the bar routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Emma Stelzner signals to the judges that she's ready to compete in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Emma Stelzner signals to the judges that she's ready to compete in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Abigael Gleason comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Abigael Gleason comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Maggie Gannon competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Maggie Gannon competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Kiara Keenan comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Kiara Keenan comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Anna Cushing comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Anna Cushing comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Abigael Gleason comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Abigael Gleason comets in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Laurynn Bombardier compels in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Laurynn Bombardier compels in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Alex St. Hilaire competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Alex St. Hilaire competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Ella Lesny competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Ella Lesny competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Logan Claffy competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Logan Claffy competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Ella Lesny competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Ella Lesny competes in the bars during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Livia Ball compete in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont. (
Essex's Livia Ball compete in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont. (
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Essex's Livia Ball compete in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Livia Ball compete in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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Essex's Abigael Gleason hugs a coach after her bar routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
Essex's Abigael Gleason hugs a coach after her bar routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury's Lizzy Jones competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury's Lizzy Jones competes in the bar during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Taylor Hoar competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Taylor Hoar competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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CVU's Laurynn Bombardier competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
CVU's Laurynn Bombardier competes in the floor routine during the 2019 high school gymnastics championship at Essex High School on Saturday afternoon February 16, 2019 in Essex, Vermont.
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