Published: 03/04/2025 - 8:00 AM
The Willow Grove YMCA Gymnastics Team ended the regular season on an incredible high at the 2025 Pink Invitational held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s Pink Invitational is known as the largest gymnastics fundraising event in the United States, attracting over 4,300 athletes from both local and national USA Gymnastics teams. Not only did the Twisters shine with their performances, but they also contributed to raising funds for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients.
With over 20 individual event titles earned, the Willow Grove YMCA Twisters proved once again their talent, determination, and heart. Our athletes represented the team with pride and made the most of this wonderful opportunity to compete for an important cause. To top it all off, the team had a fantastic finish to the regular season!
The Gold and Level 8 Teams had standout performances with Gold placing 2nd in their division, and Level 8 securing 7 individual event titles, including 1st in All-Around by both Mia Walinski and Hannah Winters. Additionally, Charley Watkins from the Gold Team claimed the All-Around title along with several top 3 event finishes. The team showed incredible teamwork, making their mark in the competition and setting the stage for a fantastic postseason ahead.
Results & Highlights
Gold
Team: 2nd Place Team
Individual:
- Charley Watkins: 1st Place All-Around, 1st Place Floor, 2nd Place Beam, 2nd Place Vault
- Christina Clark: 2nd Place All-Around, 3rd Place Vault, 3rd Place Floor
- Ama DiCastando: 1st Place Beam, 3rd Place All-Around, 1st Place Beam
- Jessica Coursey: 2nd Place Floor, 3rd Place Bars
- Lillian Pellegrino: 2nd Place Beam, 2nd Place Floor
- Annabelle Fisher: 2nd Place Bars
- Abby Rosenbaum: 1st Place Vault
- Gabrielle Sims: 1st Place Bars
Level 8
Team: 4th Place Team
Individual:
- Mia Walinski: 1st Place All-Around, 1st Place Floor, 1st Place Bars
- Hannah Winters: 1st Place All-Around, 1st Place Vault, 1st Place Bars
- Remi Sasson: 2nd Place Bars, 3rd Place All-Around, 3rd Place Vault
- Olivia Lee: 2nd Place All-Around, 2nd Place Bars
- Marianny Bisono: 1st Place Vault, 3rd Place Bars
- Katelyn Lyons: 3rd Place Vault
- Toni Dallas: 3rd Place Bars
- Kiera Bruton: 3rd Place Beam
- Juli Rudgunas: 2nd Place Floor
- Lucy Muller: 3rd Place Beam
- Roxy Spector: 2nd Place Vault
Level 6
Team: 4th Place Team
Individual:
- Aubrey Smith: 2nd Place All-Around, 2nd Place Beam, 2nd Place Bars, 3rd Place Vault
- Arianna Roberson: 1st Place Bars, 2nd Place Vault
- Angelina Raysor: 3rd Place Vault
Platinum
Team: 6th Place Team
Individual:
- Ace Clark: 1st Place All-Around, 1st Place Floor, 2nd Place Vault, 2nd Place Beam, 3rd Place Bars
- Addison Matlack: 3rd Place All-Around, 3rd Place Bars, 3rd Place Beam
- Eva Buchakjian: 1st Place Vault, 2nd Place Bars
- Samantha Waterfall: 3rd Place Floor
- Avery Godburn: 3rd Place Floor
Level 7
Team: 6th Place Team
Individual:
- Averi Brady: 1st Place Bars, 2nd Place All-Around
- Lena Coleman: 1st Place Beam
- Addison Bae: 1st Place Beam, 3rd Place All-Around, 3rd Place Floor
- Peyton Achilles: 1st Place Floor, 3rd Place Vault
Level 4
Team: 6th Place Team
Individual:
- Kaylee Heizman: 1st Place Floor, 2nd Place Vault, 3rd Place All-Around
- Jules Schwartzman: 2nd Place Floor
Diamond
Team: 7th Place Team
Individual:
- Emily Sanoy: 2nd Place All-Around, 2nd Place Bars, 3rd Place Floor
- Allison Lessig: 2nd Place Beam
- Julia Johnson: 3rd Place Bars, 3rd Place Floor
Level 9
Individual:
- Sydney Jones: 6th Place All-Around
Looking Ahead: Postseason Competitions Begin
With the regular season now behind them, the Twisters are gearing up for a string of postseason competitions from March through June. Willow Grove will be competing in YMCA and USA Gymnastics State, Regional and National Championships.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the momentum going. The journey continues for the Willow Grove YMCA Twisters!
About the Author
Mubarak Simmons
Gymnastics Director, Willow Grove YMCA
Mubarak has over two decades of expertise in gymnastics and acrobatics. He coaches young athletes to achieve their dreams while having fun in the sport. His career includes tenure as a stuntman at Walt Disney World Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Show, and a key role in winning the 2005 NCAA Gymnastics Team Championship for the University of Oklahoma. Mubarak is a graduate in Political Science, and he enjoys motorsports and quality time with his family.