The Long Branch Area YMCA Gymnastics Team attended the seasons first competition on Dec. 8, at Salt River YMCA in Marshall. The team members competed for personal scores in four events—vault, uneven bars, beam and floor. The team coach is Danielle Theurer and the Assistant Coach is Hannah Hartung. Pictured are team members at the meet, front row (left to right): Madie Ewing of Macon, Level 4, and Emma Blackford of Macon, Level 3. Middle row (left to right): Jaley Hayes of Macon, Level 3; Millie Gough of Shelbina, Level 3, and Jarah Wilt of Shelbina, Level 3. Back row (left to right): Alex Cook of LaPlata, Level 5; Jeana Noel of LaPlata, Level 5, and Kattie Peyton of Macon, Level 4. The LBA YMCA Gymnastics Team will compete again on Jan. 26, at Jefferson City. Photo submitted by Modeste Ewing