The battle for the first-place IHSA girls state gymnastics trophy was a close one Saturday afternoon at Palatine High School.

Palatine’s Jolee Waddington remembers that disappointment on the balance beam last year at the state meet. “I didn’t fall, ...

Lily McKinley of Saratoga Springs is our girls’ gymnastics athlete of the year. Deb Smarro of Saratoga Springs is our girls’ gymnastics coach of the year. Smarro led the Blue Streaks to their 22nd ...

It is the longest gymnastics state championship streak ever in the nation by five years, besting the 16-year streak by South Dakota’s Madison High School, a run that was snapped in 2011. Locally it is ...

To report Section 9 girls gymnastics (OCIAA and MHAL members): Coaches or team representatives are asked to send scores and highlight information for both teams (first and last names, please), win or ...

The senior led her Rockets team to a fourth consecutive undefeated season in the Middlesex League and an eighth-place team finish at the state championships. DePalma placed second in the All-Around at ...

Athlete of the Year Lily McKinley and Coach of the Year Deb Smarro highlight the 2024-2025 Times Union all-star team for girls' gymnastics. The Saratoga Springs duo each played a key role in leading ...