JMJC Athletes Compete Around The World

Championship in 2017. Dallas’ tumbling skills were a key component to the Wildcat’s winning routine.

Dallas said, “It was a little bit of an adjustment going from high school gymnastics to competitive college cheer, but I worked really hard on my jumps and this year was incorporated as a base on some stunts and pyramids. All the hours spent at practice and going to exhibitions leading up to Nationals feels so worth it now. I will covet the memories I have made with my teammates this magical year.”

Dallas is no stranger to National Championships. As a 12-year-old, she won the 2015

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON

LAKE — Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center were busy competing all over the world on April 1.

Two-time Olympian and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake graduate Nick Delpopolo looked sharp, winning a 73 kg Gold Medal at the Pedro’s Challenge in Danvers, MA, going 5-0 on the day. JMJC teammate Melissa Myers also performed well on her way to winning a Gold in the 70 kg category, going 4-0.

While Delpopolo and Myers were competing in Danvers, Ari Berliner, Kell Berliner, Hannah Martin and Nicole Stout were participating at the Antalya, Turkey Grand Slam event, which is an Olympic qualifier. Ari and Kell both made it to the round of 32, gaining 120 points. Ari boosted his world ranking to #45 in 66 kg and Kell, who competes at 81 kg, jumped up to a career high #71. Hannah (63kg), who is also a BH-BL graduate, sits at #35. Nicole reached a career high #67 at 78 kg.