North Platte Post
NORTH PLATTE — Nine of the 10 girls with Midwest Elite Gymnastics Academy, based in North Platte, have qualified for the Xcel Regionals in Minneapolis this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
MEGA's Silver Xcel team placed eighth out of 16 teams in March at the Nebraska State Competition hosted by Lincoln Solid Rock Gymnastics in Lincoln. Eight girls, ranging in age 9 to 16 years old, qualified for the Region 4 Championships in Minneapolis.
Hayden McClain of Stapleton was the highest qualifier for MEGA. She was one of only five girls in the entire meet to score 9.0 or higher in each event, according to coach MEGA owner/coach Starleen Moore.
The team is flying to Minneapolis tonight (Thursday, April 20) at 6:30pm. The regional competition is being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Minneapolis.