Westford Academy's Maggie Murphy is named Gymnast of the Year, holding several records and achieving notable scores in various disciplines. Samantha DiFonte from North Middlesex helped lead her team to a third consecutive sectional appearance, while Charlotte Woodbury from Groton-Dunstable set program records and qualified for the New England Championship. Sara Collins, also from North Middlesex, contributed to her team's success and will represent Massachusetts on the Senior National Team. In addition, freshman Aleena Cunha from Pelham had an impressive season, and Ali Ganley from Wilmington overcame injuries to become the New England champion on bars. Leah Spinney from Westford Academy also achieved high scores and will compete in the Massachusetts Senior National Team. Several other gymnasts were recognized on the Second Team.

By the Numbers
  • Maggie Murphy holds all five program records: 10.0 on vault, 9.8 on beam, 9.75 on bars, 9.725 on floor, and 38.75 in the all-around
  • Samantha DiFonte holds the school vault record with a 9.6 and highest all-around score with a 37.65
  • Charlotte Woodbury holds the program record on floor exercise (9.6) and bars (9.5)
  • Ali Ganley was crowned the New England champion on bars with a 9.650 score and holds program records on bars (9.65) and all-around (37.725)
  • Leah Spinney hit high scores for her career, averaging a 9.4 on beam and 9.05 on bars, with a season-high score of 9.5 on beam
Bottom Line

The Sun highlights the standout performances of top gymnasts in the area, showcasing their remarkable achievements and contributions to their respective teams, reinforcing the growing talent in high school gymnastics.