Published: 02/24/2023 - 8:00 AM
The Willow Grove YMCA girls team won seven event titles at the Pink Invitational by Unite for Her. The Pennsylvania Convention Center hosted over 4,000 athletes from local and national USA Gymnastics teams. The Pink Invitational enables gymnasts to find new and fun ways to promote solidarity and display their determination to care for women and families affected by breast and ovarian cancers.
Xcel Gold
- Eva Buchakjian, who competed in her first USA Gymnastics meet of the season, won all-around (37.175), bars (9.575), and beam (9.250) titles.
- Avery Godburn continued her strong season performances on her signature events with titles on bars (9.550), floor (9.525), and third place finish in the all-around.
Level 8
- Hannah Winters, powers her way to her fifth vault title of the season and second place all-around (35.450).
- Remi Sasson won the Strength of Character Award for her overall performance during the Level 8 session.
Level 6
- Averi Brady, scored a 9.65 on beam for the title and her season high on the event.
Top 3 Fnishers
Xcel Gold
14 & Over
- Eva Buchakjian: 1st Place All-Around, 1st Place Bars, 1st Place Beam
- Tori Bell: 3rd Place Beam
- Avery Godburn:1st Place Bars, 1st Place Floor, 3rd Place All-Around
Level 8
Age 13
- Sydney Jones: 2nd Place Floor, 3rd Place Beam
Age 15 & Over
- Hannah Winters: 1st Place Vault, 2nd Place All-Around, 2nd Place Bars
Level 6
10 & Under
- Averi Brady: 1st Place Beam
Level 7
Age 12
- Olivia Lee: 3rd Place Bars
Age 13
- Marianny Bisono: 3rd Place Vault, 3rd Place Bars
Age 14 & Over
- Amira Wardlaw: 2nd Place Bars, 3rd Place All-Around
Routines of the Weekend
Vault Highlights: Reagan Gates, Payton Hinkle, Roxanne Spector, Averi Brady, Hannah Winters
Payten Sullivan - Beam
Julianne Rudgunas - Beam
Alexandrea Krawczyk - Bars
Aubrey Smith - Beam
Addison Bae - Beam
Adrianna Carleo - Floor
Grace Burenga - Floor
Peyton McQuade - Floor
Simisola Mabogunje - Floor
Level 7 Vault Line-Up: Olivia Lee, Jaclyn Seitter, Katelyn Lyons, Delaney Mook, Marianny Bisono-Cumba, Amira Wardlaw)
What’s Next?
The Twisters next competition is the Eastern Pennsylvania YMCA Girls Gymnastics League Championships hosted at home at the Willow Grove YMCA March 18th & 19th.
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.