Two members of the Bright Raven Gymnastics Team have qualified to advance to the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Men’s National Championships. Both boys qualified for Nationals at the USAG Regional Championships held April 7 in Tinton Falls, New Jersey where they competed against gymnasts from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia in addition to New York.
Ethan Rio, age 13 of Avon, competed in the Level 9 Junior Elite Division and placed sixth on high bar. Justin Ciccone of Greece competed in the 13-year-old division of Level 9 and took first place on floor exercise, second place on vault, third place on rings, third on parallel bars and second all around. Both Ciccone and Rio will travel to Kissimmee, Florida May 10 through 14 to compete in the National Championships.
Cole Pringle, age 13 of Pittsford, competed at Level 9 and earned second place on high bar and third place all around. Jake Scherbyn of Gates also competed at Level 9 aiding the Bright Raven team to a sixth place finish.
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Bright Raven Level 9 Boys’ Team: front – Ethan Rio, Justin Ciccone, Cole Pringle; back – Jake Scherbyn, Coach Karl Jaanimagi. Provided photo
