Dutchtown clinched their second consecutive girls gymnastics title at the LHSAA state meet, narrowly beating St. Joseph's Academy by less than a point in the final event in Baton Rouge.

By the Numbers
  • Dutchtown scored 229.525, just ahead of St. Joseph's 229.475.
  • In the Level 8 session, Thomas Jefferson led in points with 104, but St. Joseph's Isabelle McDermott claimed the individual all-around title with 37.475 points.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Dutchtown and St. Joseph's dominated the top team finishes, with local teams securing four of the five spots.
  • The meet showcased sharp contrasts as early miscues favored St. Joseph's, yet Dutchtown's strong performance in the floor exercise secured their victory.
What's Next

Future competitions and preparations for both Dutchtown and St. Joseph's may be influenced by the outcomes of this intense rivalry at the state gymnastics meet.

Bottom Line

Dutchtown's narrow victory over St. Joseph's in the LHSAA girls gymnastics title marks a remarkable achievement, with exceptional performances from individual athletes contributing to their success.