To kick off the Secret U.S. Classic weekend, Hopes gymnasts competed in the U.S. Challenge. Sunisa Lee of Midwest Gymnastics and Deanna West of WOGA claimed the all-around titles in their respective divisions.

 

Lee won the 10-11 age division while West won the 12-13 age division.

 

Lee qualified to Hopes earlier this year. In addition to becoming a Hopes elite, Lee also had a successful J.O. season. She won first on bars and in the all-around at Level 9 Westerns and is the 2014 Minnesota State Floor Exercise Champion. 

 

Her success on bars and floor was evident as she competed in the Challenge. She began her floor routine by showcasing her flexibility and included a few combos in her tumbling passes. Her floor routine earned fourth place in the 10-11 division while her bar routine placed first.

 

West is also a state and Western champion as she won beam at 2013 Westerns and floor at the 2013 Texas state championships. At 2013 Westerns, she also placed second on vault. Her talent on vault and floor were showcased at the Challenge as she won both vault and floor at the Challenge in the 12-13 division.

Results below via USAG.

10-11



12-13