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. |
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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.