Bright Raven Level 6: (kneeling in front) Alexis LoBrutto (Spencerport), Savannah Thesing (Chili), Megan Welch (Caledonia), Marisa Kyle (Brockport), Keilei Latragna (Hilton), Maeve O’Brien (Rochester), Gabrielle Costner (Gates). Standing in back: Amanda Rizzi (Spencerport), Carly Dennison (Greece), Kristen Godshall (Spencerport), Abby Wilkins (Pittsford), Hanna Paulson (Spencerport), Hannah Krautwurst (Rochester), Kate Nau (Churchville). Provided photo.Three members of the Bright Raven Gymnastics Team emerged from the USA Gymnastics Level 6 State Championship with five gold medals. Thirteen-year-old Hannah Krautwurst of Rochester brought home three of the five gold medals winning first place on vault (9.50), first place in floor exercise (9.50) and first place all around totaling 37.225. Krautwurst also was awarded a silver medal for her performance on the uneven parallel bars (9.225). Carly Dennison of Greece finished just behind her teammate in the same division earning silver medals in both floor exercise (9.375) and all around competition (36.375).
In the 14 and over competition, Amanda Rizzi of Spencerport earned one gold medal and two silvers. She was first all around (34.90), second in floor exercise (9.10) and second on bars. Kate Nau of Churchville earned second place on vault (9.05) and sixth place all around.
In the 11-year-old competition, Megan Welch of Caledonia brought home the gold for her performance on the uneven parallel bars (9.20) and also placed third in floor exercise (9.45). 11-year-old Savannah Thesing of Chili was fourth all around (36.65) and Keilei Latragna of Hilton was sixth all around (36.60).
In the 12-year-old division, Kristen Godshall of Gates earned third place on vault (9.525) and fourth all around (36.925). Gabrielle Costner of Gates was second on bars (9.20), third on beam (9.475) and sixth all around (36.60).
With 57 teams represented at the State Championships, Bright Raven Gymnastics was awarded third place. This high finish was an honest team effort with the top five individual scores in each event comprising their team total of 185.90. The Level 6 State Meet was held in Orangeburg, NY May 5 and 6.
