Local gymnasts claim State and Division titles; Heading to Nationals

Back Row: Jordanna Cortes, Nic Strange, and Gwen DeMaso. Front Row: Lexi Kronberger, Mekhi Cortes, and Chloe DeMaso Six gymnasts from I & M Gymnastics in Channahon will represent the Central Division next month at the AAU National Gymnastics Championships. Jordanna Cortes (Level 4), Mekhi Cortes (Level 6), Chloe DeMaso (Level 7), Gwen DeMaso (Level 6), Lexi Kronberger (Level 7), and Nic Strange (Level 5) will all be traveling along with their coaches Tyler Yost, Izzy Broberg, and Tera Smith to Las Vegas to compete in the National competition. Both the boy’s and girl’s teams have had a successful year. Between the six of them they have brought home numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze individual awards as well as helping their team secure many 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team awards. The gymnasts just competed in the state meet, where each placed within individual events and in the All-Around competition. Kronberger, Chloe DeMaso, and Strange, all took first in the All-Around for their age and level divisions. Gwen DeMaso took sixth in the All-Around, while Mekhi Cortes took third and Jordanna Cortes placed eighth. The six will be competing for Team Central. This includes gymnasts from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. Over the past few months the gymnasts have participated in various fundraisers throughout Channahon and neighboring communities. The gymnasts are appreciative of the generosity and support provided by those that have contributed to help get the I& M team to the National competition, and offer special thanks to Von Holton Eyecare for their generous donation