Downers Grove co-op junior gymnast Genevieve Herion, who won the balance beam and was fifth in the all-around for team runner-up Downers Grove at the girls gymnastics state meet, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Downers Grove co-op took second place and Wheaton co-op third place behind Hersey, which won its first state gymnastics title in 40 years on Saturday in Palatine. Downers Grove's Genevieve Herion and Edie Condon were the top two in balance beam.

Defending state champion Downers Grove Co-op is a point behind Hersey, with Wheaton Co-op a close third after the first day of the state gymnastics meet in Palatine.

Defending state champion Downers Grove co-op has a different look from last year's state gymnastics champions, but the Trostangs already have outscored that team. After posting the highest sectional score in the state, they'll look to defend their title this weekend.

Haylie Hinckley won the all-around, vault and floor, leading Wheaton Co-op to the title of the Wheaton Warrenville South Sectional and an automatic state bid.

The Oswego Co-op powered its way to a championship again on Monday, this time at the Hinsdale Central Sectional.

Lake Park posted a massive score of 144.875 to win its own regional on Tuesday as individuals from Wheaton Academy and Willowbrook also advanced to sectionals.

York senior Angela Stangarone, who won the all-around, vault, beam and floor exercise at the West Suburban Silver meet, leading York to its first conference championship since 1988, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Leah Chapski won vault, Grace Flint won bars and beam and Lilly McCarthy took third in the all-around as the Hilltoppers scored a season-high 139.525 during Wednesday’s Glenbard West Regional.