Aerials Gymnastics team takes 3rd at finals

Aerials Gymnastics, Eatontown, finished the season with a big win at States. Not only did the A Team finish third out of 35 teams statewide, they had six individual state champions.

Back row (l-r): Daniela Bedoya, Catherine Oliver, Lindsey Gumann, Kelsey Hoffbauer, Marissa Caneiro, Stephanie Keller, Tara DeAngelis, Gabby Boyer. Front Row (l-r): Monet Masters, Alexa DeCanio, Nikki Lovaglio, Marie Halliday, Carly Markbreiter, Alyssa Aaron, Maria Cusanelli, Halie Aaron, Brittany Barry. Sue Sarafian, owner of Aerials, credits talented gymnasts and highly skilled, dedicated coaches. Dave Kuhla and Stephanie Pryor coach the A Team. Heather O'Brien and Phil Caporaso coach the B Team.

Individual State Champions honors were garnered for the B Team by: Jessica Kwock, West Long Branch, vault and AA; Francesca Cocchi, Ocean, balance beam; and Rachel Smith, Howell, vault

On Team A, Individual State Champion honors were garnered by: Maria Cusinelli, Manalapan, uneven bars and AA; Marie Halliday, Rumson, A+ floor exercises; Brittney Barry, Manalapan, floor exercises.