Romeoville Tumbleweeds halfway through upbeat season

The Romeoville Tumbleweeds gymnastics team is almost at their half way point through the competitive season and have been continuing a streak of top finishes in local competition.

The team recently attended the Valentine Invite Meet in Itasca with 20 participants. More than half of the team won first or second place all around.

Second place all around finishes included; Julienne Tutaan (level 2),Annalise Pitt (level 5), Arely Arreaga (level 5), and Maddy Sisto (level 7).

First place all around finishes were accomplished by Daniela Fajardo (level 2), Refelyn Gratace (level 3), Sancia Perakett (level 4), Julia Ham (level 4), Ashley Roppolo (level 5) and Deja Ray (level 5).

The Tumbleweeds are based out of the Romeoville Recreation Department and led by Cassandra Proctor, program supervisor.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The next competition for the team is March 9 to March 10 at the Splash into Spring meet in New Lenox.

Come out and cheer the Tumbleweeds on home turf at the Tumbleweeds Beach Party meet on March 23 at 900 W. Romeo Road in Romeoville

KNOW MORE

According to romeoville.org, the Tumbleweed's program provides an opportunity for female gymnasts age 6 through high school to "learn, grow, develop and mature into outstanding young adults and athletes."

For more information in trying out for the Romeoville Tumbleweeds, call Cassandra at 815-886-6222.

Tryouts are in July and are only open to those who preregister.

For more information about the team, visit romeoville.org/fun.