COLORADO STATE MEET REPORT The 1971 State of Colorado High School Gymnastic Championships were held on May 14th and 15th at the University of Denver. Th e week before the state meet, there were three qualifying district meets. The resulting state competitors represented some thirty high schools. Out of each district meet came the three best teams, the top four all 路arounds, as well as the eight highest individual qualifiers on the six olympic events plu s trampoline and tumbling as a special event. As all would agree who saw the state meet, this year's competition was the best ever in Colorado gymnastic history as shown by the quality of performance of Robin Stoecker's record breaking all-around score of 50.80. In the team co mpetition the top five teams scored in a range from 148 to 171 which include d the six olympi c events and trampoline. One -sixth of the allarounds score was added to make up the final team score. The state meets results are as follows: Team Standing: 1. Ranum H.S. (coach , L. Baretta) 170.87; 2. Cherry Creek H.S. (coach, C. Ehrlich) 162.70; 3. Aurora Central H.S. (coach , R. Jackson) 160.80; 4. Westminster H.S. (coach , B. Clark) 152.01; 5. Denver South H.S. (coach, G. Konke; 147.52. All-Around: 1. Robin Stoecker (Ranum) 50.80; 2. Trey MacDowell (Cherry Creek) 46.90; 3. Gary Alexa nder (Aurora Central) 46.20; 4. Leo Hollberg (Cherry Creek) 45.60; 5. Lee Douglas (Bill:y Mitchell) 40.80; 6. Tom Phillips (Westminster) 39.65. Long Horse: 1. Gary Alexander (A. C.) 9.00 ; 2. Robin Stoecker (R) 8.85; 3. Mike Brook (R) 8.775 ; 4. Leo Hollberg (C.C.) 8.75; 5. Gerry Grimes (W) 8.55 ; 6. Bob Miller (Wasson) 8.475. Free X: 1. Robin Stoecker (R) 9.025; 2. Gary Alexander (A.C.) 8.975; 3. Randy Nelson (D.S.) 8.30; 4. Gerry Grimes (W) 8.025; 5. Herb Hansen (A.C.) 8.00; 6. Leo Hollberg (C. C.) 7.775. Side Horse: 1. L. 1. Larson (A. C.) 8.35; 2. Robin Stoecker (R) 8.175; 3. S. Rogers (Denver Lincoln) 7.5 25; 4. Randy Mayer (W) 7.425 ; 5. Jim Allen (R) ; 7.30; 6. Don Steinbach (Wasson) 7.00. High Bar: 1. Gary Alexander (A. C.) 8.80; 2. Trey MacDowell (C.C.) 8.725; 3. Theo Digerness (Denver North) 8.35; 4. Robin Stoecker (R) 7.875; 5. Taylor Brelsford (C.C.) 7.75; 5. Lee Thompson (Poudre) 7.75. Still Rings: 1. Lyle Hileman (Kennedy) 8.路75 ; 2. Lee Douglas (B.M.) 8.425; 3. Robin Stoecker (R) 8.275 ; 4. Bill Durbin (W) 8.025 ; 5. Trey MacDowell (C.C.) 7.875; 6. Larry Archuletta (R) 7.70. Parallel Bars: 1. Robin Stoecker (R) 8.375; 2. Gary Alexa nder (A. C.) 8.35; 3. Trey MacDowell (C.C.) 8.35 ; 4. Leo Hollberg (C.C.) 8.275; 5. Lee Douglas (B.M.) 7.30; 6. Bill Durbin (W) 6.725. Trampoline: 1. 'Mike Brook (R) 8.60 ; 2. Ken Bates (R) 8.475; 3. Steve Bates (R) 8.40; 4. Gerry Grimes (W) 8.35; 5. Art Sapp (B.M .) 8.025 ; 6. Bab Fenner (Denver North) 7.575. Tumbling (Special Event) : 1. Rick Garcia (Denver Lincoln) 8.275; 2. Gar;y Alexa nder (A.C.) 8.20; 3. Jack Watson (D.S.) 7.90; '4. Gerry Grimes (W) 7.825; 5. Ron Hamilton (D.S.) 7.025; 6. Tom Newhalen (Arapahoe) 6.95. Best of luck to the graduating senior all-arounds who have chosen the following schools. Robin Stoecker (U. of Cal. -Berkeley) , Trey MacDowell (U. of Oregon), Gary Alexander (Arizona State U.), and Leo Hollberg (Stanford or U. of Cal.-Berkley). We will be looking forward to seeing the return of Lee Douglas and Tom Phillips in next years state competition. MONTANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Billings West's depth again proved the deciding factor in the Montana State Gymnastics meet held March 5-6 in Kalispell, Montana. West edged Bill-
ings Sen ior and Kalispell in the two day compeition. West High girls edged Kalispell by .05 points. In th e Friday compulsory com petition West outscored Kalispell 68.50 to 63.65 and then were beaten by Kal ispell 67.55 to 62.75 ; but not enough to beat the well balanced West squa d. The meet itself proved a success and an inspiration most all of th e gymnasts, fans, and coaches. The walls of the gym were literally papered with welcome signs an d picture displays. Over $800 was spent on judges alone, in an attempt to make everyone happy with the judging, and for the most part everyone was.
Thi s year's meet showed a tremendous improvement in ski ll level as several fulls were displayed on the floor, severa l off th e rings, and one double back off the rings. Much better execution and form on all of the eve nts was especially noted, particularly with the girl s. Becky Burnett (BS) and Laurie Thon (KAL) displayed exce ptional skill levels for the girls. Several outstanding perform ances were the highlights of th e meet. Rob White (BW) 8.75 Hecht, Dick Arm strong (KAL) 8.05 floor ex, John Cummings (KAL) 7.925 si de horse, Becky Burnett (BS) floor ex, unevens, Laurie Thon (KAL) unevens. Th e meet proved a particular disappointment for the Kalispell gymnasts as they had not been beaten up to the state meet in either, the boys or girls competition . Don Ka sberg, Kalispell's leading gymnast, was injured and unable to compete so the boys outcome was expected. The Billings West girls showed exceptionally well in the compulsories and surprised the Kali spell girls. BOYS COMPETITION All Around: 1. Mike Meyer (BS) 77.90; 2. Rocky Sellek (BW) 75.90; 3. Randy Sherwood (KAL) 73.65 ; 4. Charlie Bowers (Missoula Sent.) 67.40 ; 5. Neil Krantz (Boz) 66.85. Team Scores: 1. Billings West 244.4; Billings Senior 238.65; 3. Kalispell 221.85 ; 4. Missoula Hellgate 181.85; 5. Missoula Sentinell 137.85. High Bar: 1. Ri ck Zim merman (BS); 2. Mike Meyer (BS); 3. Randy Sherwood (KAL); 4. John Cummings (KAL) ; 5. Rob White (BW). Rings: 1. Rod Micheal (BS); 2. Randy Sherwood (KAL); 3. Mark Skeie ; 4. Ken Ru x (BQ); 5. Charlie Bowers (MS). VaUlting: 1. Rob White (BW) ; 2. Ned Malone (Havre) ; 3. John Johnson (BW); 4. Jim Ja ckson (BW) 5. Gary Dalton (MH)_ Parallel Bars: 1. Mark Skeie (BS); 2. Rod Micheal (BS); 3. Ran dy Sh erwood (KAL); 4. Neil Krantz (Bozeman) ; 5. Greg Quarles (BW) . Side Horse: 1. John Cummings (KAL); 2. John Johnson (BW) ; 3. Jim Johnson (BW); 4. Dave Garnett (MS) ; 5. Gary Carlson (Billings Senior) . Floor Exercise: 1. Di ck Armstrong (KAL) ; 2. Randy Smitz (BW); 3. Rod Micheal (BS) ; 4. Mark Skeie (BS); 5. Jack Ol sen (BW) and Mike Meyers (BS) . GIRLS COMPETITION Team Scores: 1. Billings West 131.25; 2. Kalispell 131.2; 3. Billings Senior 91.75 ; 4. Great Falls High 86.2; 5. Missouri Sentinel 66.1. All Around: 1. Becky Burnett (BS) 52 .6; 2. Laurie Thon (KAL) 5'1.05; 3. Jan Model (BW) 44.95; 4. Niki Swarth out (GFH) 43.85 ; 5. Sue Kimbrell (KAL) 32.5. Balance Beam: 1. Becky Burnett (BS); 2. Laurie Thon (KAL); 3. Pam Royer (BW) ; 4. Jan Model (BW) ; 5. Niki Swarthout (GFH) VaUlting: 1. Laurie Thon (KAL) ; 2. Sue McMahon (BW); 3. Nikki Swarthhout (GFH) ; 4. Jinnie Marsac (BW); 5. Colleen Brinkerhoff (MISS H). Floor Ex_: 1. Becky Burnett (BS) ; 2. Laurie Thon (KAL) ; 3. Chris Schneider (GFH); 4. Jan Model (BW) ; 5. Nikki Swarthout (GFH). Unevens: 1. Becky Burnett (BS) ; 2. Laurie Thon (KAL); 3. Rhonda Dofelmire (KAL) ; 4. Sue McMaton (BS); 5. Jan Model (BW) .
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GYMNASTIC FINALS AND OPEN by Ed Loudon Yreka High School The Northern California finals for high schools were held at Eureka High School on February 27, which saw Yreka High School win the finals for the sixth straight year. The final score in the high school finals was 157.3 for Yreka with Eureka in second place with a score of 134.6 for the nine events. In Northern California all nine events are competed in, in dual meets and the finals. Yreka won eight of the nine events at Eureka. John Robinson, a junior at Yreka, won the all-around trophy by scoring 28.6 points. Yreka won the team trophy and captured five first places out of nine. On March 6, Yreka High School won the Northern California Open by scoring 164.30 points against 135.85 for all other competitors. In the open division, competition came from many outstanding junior college gymnasts from various Junior Col leges in Northern California and some gymnasts that are not attending any school at the present time. In the open division, Yreka capture seven out of nine events, losing only the Still Rings and Rope Climb. RESULTS: FX: Mike Adams (Y) 7.6; Bruce Meek (Y) 7.6; John Robinson (Y) 6.7. FSH: Mike Hilligiest (Eureka) 4.3; Bill Christeson (Y) 4.2; Ron Kn ight (E) 4.1 . HB: Jim Gallarda (Y) 6.9; Bill Prine (Y) 6.5; Neal Hubbard (E) 6.4. LH: Knight 7.9; Ryan Fleck (Y) 7.7; Robinson 7.5. PB: Gary Crivello (E) 6.6; Fleck 6.4; Robert Sousa (E) 6.1. R. Don Clark (Y) 7.5; Kay Reed (E) 6.3; John Hasemeyer (Y) 5.6; Tu: Mike Ad ams 7.2; Robinson 6.9; Hasemeyer 5.5; Tr: Robinson 7.5; Reed 6.3; Hasemeyer 5.6. Rope: Sousa 5.1 ; Mac Richards (Y) 5.8; Randy Pack 5.8. R: Don Clark (Y) 6.4; Ron Hamilton (E) 6.3; Mac Richards (Y) 6.2.
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