Senior Co-Captain Casey Howard performs her floor routine while the Marshall team looks on. Photo contributed
The George C. Marshall Lady Statesmen Gymnastics team kicked off their 2013-14 season with a third place finish in a six-team contest at Washington & Lee High School in Arlington. The Marshall team had their strongest-ever season opener, scoring 128.7 points to finish ahead of JEB Stuart, Wakefield, and Hayfield and behind runner-up McLean and winner W&L. Marshall junior Morgan Stahl won the Floor Exercise event with a score of 9.45. The Statesmen’s total score included contributions from several promising freshmen: Kiran Sullivan, Lindsey Price, and Alessandra Iannetti. Head Coach Charlotte Perpall and the Lady Statesmen look forward to a great season; their next meet is Saturday, Dec. 14 at Fairfax High School.