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Corning Gymnasts Shine in Season Opener
23 Sep
Summary
- Corning secured third place with 128.025 points.
- Penfield/Webster claimed first place with 133.975.
- Bryn Kempton earned a second-place all-around finish.
Corning's gymnastics squad kicked off their 2026 season by securing a commendable third place at the Bright Raven East competition held in Victor. The team achieved a total score of 128.025, positioning them behind the first-place team, Penfield/Webster, who scored 133.975.
Several gymnasts delivered notable individual performances. Eighth-grader Bryn Kempton led the way with an impressive second-place finish in the all-around, earning a total of 33.8 points. She also placed second on uneven bars, third on balance beam, and seventh on floor exercise. Junior Ella Lamberson contributed with an eighth-place all-around finish and sixth on uneven bars.
Winifred McConnell, also an eighth-grader, demonstrated skill by placing sixth on balance beam and eighth on floor exercise. Coach Rebecca Volpe expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating, "The girls had a wonderful first mee." The team looks forward to continued success throughout the season.