Pre-season previews: winter season begins
Priya Annapureddy, Reporter
November 22, 2019
After years of being a no-cut sport, the gymnastics team will be more evaluative in choosing their athletes during tryouts this winter season. “In the past… everyone made the team. This year we’re trying to get more serious,” junior captain Allie McCune said. The team will be limited ...
Viking alumna returns to coach gymnastics
Jonah Austin, Reporter
December 16, 2017
After competing as a Viking herself from 2008 to 2012, new head coach Shayla Anderson said she is excited to lead the gymnastics team this season. Anderson started doing gymnastics when she was 4 years old and continued it all the way to her high school graduation. In her senior year she served a...
Gymnastics reflects on a difficult season
Alex Haworth, Reporter
March 17, 2017
After a season of flips, twists and vaults, the girl’s gymnastics team landed in high spirits at the end of their 2-5 season. The team worked together to create unity and pride, propelling them to a strong finish. “I'm pretty proud of how we've done,” junior Kim Kramers said. “We’ve had a ...
Gymnasts aspire to have a strong season
Joanna Wyler, Reporter
December 6, 2016
Everyday at Advantage Gym the gymnastics team practice their routines, clap chalk on their hands and cheer on their fellow gymnasts as they flip off the bars and into a foam pit. The team is working hard to prepare for the first meet on Dec. 1 away at Issaquah High School. The first home game is Dec. 14 ...
The girls gymnastics team leaps into the season with promise
Jerrod Burright, Reporter
January 29, 2015
Unity, enthusiasm and hard work comprise the very spirit of the girls gymnastics team. With the adjustment to their new coach, a lot has changed for the team. New skills are acquired each practice with a constant focus set on improvement. So far, the team has seen a few setbacks, including various...
Gymnastics starts brand new season under new coach
Hailey Robinson, Reporter
January 22, 2015
For the gymnastics team the start of a season means calloused palms and hard falls. This year it also means adjusting to a new coach. “We thought it would be hard to deal with a new coach, but she’s done a good job of reorganizing our workouts so we take them seriously,” senior co-captain Alisa...
Rory Knettles, A&E Editor
January 14, 2020
The Valhalla players are back and better than ever on January 24* when they face the challenge of combining some of the Brothers Grimm originals into one big spectacle. They...
