Ballard gymnastics takes second with season high points

The Ballard gymnastics team took second in a four way meet on Thursday with a season high score of 159.25.

Woodinville took first with 174.0 points. Roosevelt finished third with 156.9, and Eastlake fourth at 111.45 points.

In her last home meet, Ballard senior Maria Volk was second on vault, fourth on bars and fourth all around. Freshman Lauren Lee was second on bars and fourth on vault.

"Overall the seniors had a great meet their last time in their home gym. The whole team has improved so much since the start of the season, it's exciting to see," said coach Stephanie Gundel.

Ballard will host the JV Invitational on Saturday and then travel to Roosevelt on Feb 4th for the KingCo 4A League Championships.

Meet individual scores:

Vault

1. Elaine Marshall (r) 9.05

2. Maria Volk (B) 8.95

3. Julie Tollifson (W) 8.65

Bars

1. Emily Paratore (W) 8.45

2. Lauren Lee (B) 8.35

3. Madison Engel (W) 8.25

Beam

1. Emily Paratore (W) 9.45

2. Julie Tollifson (W) 9.4

3. Madison Engel (W) 9.35

Floor

1. Emily Paratore (W) 9.6

2. Rose Kibala (R) 9.55

3. Madison Engel (W) 9.5

All Around

1. Julie Tollifson (W) 35.5

2. Madison Engel (W) 35.35

3. Emily Paratore (W) 35.3