2011 Cover Girl Classic
Chicago, Ill.Junior division final results
1. Kyla Ross, Aliso Viejo, Calif., 58.850
2. Lexie Priessman, Cincinnati, Ohio, 58.050
3. Katelyn Ohashi, Plano, Texas, 57.950
4. Sarah Finnegan, St. Louis, Mo., 56.650
5. Brenna Dowell, Odessa, Mo., 55.350
6. Amelia Hundley, Hamilton, Ohio, 55.200
Couch Gymnast:
… The first and most obviously impressive part of this competition was, of course, Kyla Ross. To me, Kyla Ross already looks, sounds and seems like a senior. It is like she does not belong with this group of juniors- like a kid who was forced to repeat a grade in school. Being age eligible for 2012, unlike so many of these girls, means she has so many skills in place. You could say the same about Ohashi and Priessman, of course But it is not just that, it is the way she performs. She has that quality of a gymnast who has all the experience that she does indeed have. Veteran-like, she can pull out routines when needed and warms up like she is in the gym at home. She also knows what it takes to win. She can sit down an Amanar twice in training but pull it out and land it when needed in competition. This girl continues to grow on me every time I see her. …
Interview with the Champ.
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