Gymnastics Competes at State in First Year

In their inaugural season, the USM gymnastics team, competing as a co-op with Shorewood High School, advanced to the WIAA Division 2 state gymnastics meet in March, following a 2nd place finish at the team sectionals.

Representing USM at state were (from left) Nina Harris ’26, Josie Merluzzi-Hitler ’26, Poppy Fetherston ’27, and Gabi Ortiz Fleet ’26, who were a part of an entry that placed 10th in Division 2, with a total score of 130.900. Merluzzi-Hitler and Ortiz Fleet competed in all four events, while Harris competed in bars, floor, and vault and Fetherston competed in the floor routine.

In individual competition, Ortiz Fleet claimed 16th in the all-around with a score of 34.817. Merluzzi-Hitler took 20th in the all-around competition with a score of 34.400. “I am thrilled with the success of our gymnastics co-op,” said Tim Williams, director of athletics. “In their first year, our girls have experienced incredible success and deserve a ton of credit.”