Stumpf's Level 6 wins second place in Daytona

Amherst residents Taylor Balser, far left, Shannon Martinsen, and Michaela Stumpf helped Stumpf's Gymnastics Level 6 team place second at the Daytona Beach Open in Florida.

Three representatives of the Level 6 Team from Stumpf's Gymnastics Center competed in the Daytona Beach Open in Florida. The trio met the challenge of the out-of-state competition and earned honors as the second place team.

Eleven-year-old Shannon Martinsen of Williamsville turned in a solid performance, which earned fourth place in all around competition. Martinsen's performance was highlighted by strong routines on the vault and balance beam, each of which were awarded second place. Martinsen also earned a fourth place medal on uneven bars.

Ten-year-old Taylor Balser of Snyder also competed in the younger division. Balser, who was awarded medals for sixth place on the vault and seventh place on the balance beam, finished ninth place in the all around competition.

Eleven-year-old Michaela Stumpf of Williamsville was Stumpf's only gymnast in the older age group. Stumpf's strong execution on vault earned third place honors, while her floor exercise was awarded sixth place. Stumpf also had a pair of seventh place finishes on uneven bars and balance beam.

Lancaster's Leah Recor and Kurt and Lisa Stumpf of Williamsville coached the girls.