H-F trio set for state gymnastics meet

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

The fascination with twists, turns, inversions and speed began innocently enough with roller-coasters.

Morgan Algozine qualifies for USGA Championships

By John Burbridge john.burbridge@nwi.com, (219) 933-3371

WHEELER | Rooting for Morgan Algozine's Valparaiso High School gymnastics team is like rooting for the New York Yankees.

JIM HUNSLEY: Valparaiso gymnasts show class in defeat

By Jim Hunsley Times Columnist

The sting of a heartbreaking loss was still fresh in the minds of Valparaiso's gymnastics team, but coaches and athletes alike wasted no time …

LaPorte's Light ends career with fifth-place finish on beam

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

MUNCIE | Even though LaPorte's Abaigale Light didn't perform in all-around this season at the state finals, the Slicers senior still felt she …

Valparaiso gymnastics' state win streak snapped

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

MUNCIE | Top-ranked Valparaiso's four-year winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, but the Vikings didn't give up without a fight.

Portage finishes fourth at state gymnastics meet

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

MUNCIE | Portage coach Karen Barcelli had a smile on her face Saturday afternoon.

JIM PETERS: Former Portage gymnastics coach enjoying team's success

By Jim Peters Times Columnist

As principals go, Caren Swickard is in tune with gymnastics more than most.

Valparaiso's gymnastics team aims for fifth consecutive state title

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Saturday in Muncie, Valparaiso's gymnastics team has a chance to extend its existing records for consecutive and overall state titles.

Perspective at state gymnastics meet different for Chesterton, Portage

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Chesterton's Brandi Tuzinski returns to Ball State University's Worthen Arena on Saturday, but the situation will be different for the Trojans…

Scouting the state gymnastics meet

When: Noon Saturday.

Hannah Erwin steps up for Valparaiso's gymnastics team

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Hannah Erwin watched the 2000 Sydney Olympics gymnastics competition on television and became more than a fan of the sport.

Valparaiso gymnasts win fifth straight regional crown

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

A year ago, Valparaiso punctuated a regional crown with a strong finish. Friday, the top-ranked Vikings blazed the competition with a quick st…

Chesterton's Tuzinski advances in two events

By Matt Douthett Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | For Chesterton sophomore Brandi Tuzinski, the Valparaiso Regional was somewhat bittersweet, but she was still able to make the mo…

Valpo's Lazerwitz continues rapid improvement

By Matthew Douthett Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Allie Lazerwitz stood on the grandest stage of her gymnastics career, determined to provide her Valparaiso teammates with somethi…

JIM HUNSLEY: Beam the difference at Valpo Regional

By Jim Hunsley Times Columnist

A 4-inch wide surface will definitely play a huge role in Friday's Valparaiso Gymnastics Regional.

Heel injury doesn't slow down Chesterton's Marisa Myers

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Chesterton coach Lauren West referred to sophomore gymnast Marisa Myers as "nails" after Saturday's Chesterton Sectional.

Scouting the Valparaiso gymnastics regional

When: 6 p.m. today.

Valparaiso gymnasts win ninth consecutive sectional crown

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

CHESTERTON | Emblematic of Morgan Algozine's overall performance, the Valparaiso junior performed just a single vault to end her Saturday at t…

JIM PETERS: Hobart senior gymnastics trio finish what they started

By Jim Peters Prep Beat

A typical high school uneven bars routine lasts around 60 seconds.

Portage freshman Kurtz provides depth to powerful gymnastic lineup

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Portage's Madison Kurtz might only be a freshman, but she's hardly an inexperienced gymnast.

Scouting local gymnastics sectionals

When: Noon, Saturday.

Merrillville has sights set on regional

By Matt Douthett Times Correspondent

MERRILLVILLE | Sometimes disappointing results act as a wake up call to get back on track and reach a goal.

Algozine leads Valpo to DAC gymnastics title

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CHESTERTON | Conspicuous by her absence from last year's Duneland Athletic Conference Championship, Morgan Algozine was conspicuous by her pre…

Scouting the Duneland Athletic Conference gymnastics meet

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

When: 11 a.m. Saturday.

Valparaiso gymnast Allyson Kraft continues to rise to the challenge

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Allyson Kraft might not have started her prep gymnastics career with a massive skills set, but that hasn't prevented the Valparaiso senior fro…

Valparaiso gymnasts finish DAC dual season unbeaten

By Molly Smerika Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Allyson Kraft, Allie Lazerwitz and Katelyn McBride haven't lost a dual meet in their careers at Valparaiso, and they weren't goin…

L.C.'s Bartolomei improves in all aspects as a gymnast

By Matt Douthett Times Correspondent

As one of just two seniors on a very young Lake Central team, Haley Bartolomei knew she'd have to improve both the physical and mental aspects…

Valpo edges Portage in battle of two of state's best gymnastics teams

By Molly Smerika Times Correspondent

PORTAGE | The Portage Indians won two events and tied in another Thursday night against Valparaiso, but could not pull out a victory. The stat…

Chesterton's Lindsey Campbell faces her challenges

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Chesterton gymnast Lindsey Campbell doesn't feel comfortable on every apparatus, but that doesn't prevent her from executing the routines.

Valpo gymnasts claim highest point total of season

By Molly Smerika Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Members of Valparaiso's gymnastics team have had their sights set on continuous improvement, coach Lorie Cook said. And their asp…

CP's Supan utilizes improved focus as a gymnast

By Matt Douthett Times Correspondent

CROWN POINT | Megan Supan readily admitted she didn't take gymnastics as seriously as she needed to the past two seasons.

Trojans clean house at Chesterton gymnastics invitational

By Molly Smerika Times Correspondent

CHESTERTON | Brandi Tuzinski attempted a vault Saturday afternoon that she had not done since the state meet last year.

Boone Grove gymnastics makes its return

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

Members of Boone Grove's gymnastics team felt a little strange during the Valparaiso Invitational on Jan. 14.

Merrillville's Goodman, Woods lead young Pirates

By Matt Douthett Times Correspondent

MERRILLVILLE | Kristina Goodman and Taylor Woods both have goals of being the MVP of Merrillville's gymnastics team this season.

Valparaiso wins Viking Invitational

By Molly Smerika Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso girls gymnastics coach Lorie Cook said one of the reasons to have an invitational is to get a good look at different teams.

Injuires don't stop W.T's Feldsien from setting higher gymnastic goals this season

By Jim Hunsley jim.hunsley@nwi.com, (219) 548-4356

The focus is different this time around for Cassidy Feldsien, and that's not solely because the Washington Township junior placed fourth on be…