Attention Neuqua Valley meatheads: There exists a sport that incorporates all of the muscular strength of a regular super jock, and the graceful nimbleness attributed with more feminine sports. Although Boys Gymnastics has yet to becoming an official Neuqua sport, numerous students have still been able to compete while representing Neuqua.
Last year, three members of the Neuqua student body formed the school’s make-shift Boys Gymnastics team. Although they were not technically considered a team, Jack Boyle, Timmy Kosanda, and Jake Hartman competed in sectionals under a club coach. “At sectionals we added up our scores just do see how we would do as a team,” Jack Boyle said, “and we would have won sectionals with three kids.” In addition to this calculated success, the three actually all qualified for, and placed in, state.
This year, the army of three has lost a bit of momentum due to last year’s club coach withdrawing from high school coaching. Nonetheless, hope for Neuqua Boys Gymnastics is far from running low. In addition to the current talent that the three gymnasts have showcased, there is great talent rising from middle schools every year. In essence, the Boys Gymanstics team is highly likely to add to Neuqua’s impressive athletic reputation, that is if they get the chance to officially become a team.
“It is in the athletic director’s hands to make a decision,” Boyle said. “The team could be state champions!”
Allie Hermann, Staff Writer
