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Lake Forest Registers Solid Third Behind Defending State Champ, Prairie Ridge

McKeon earns fifth in all-around at Scout Invitational.

 

GIRLS' GYMNASTICS

Date: Jan. 7: Lake Forest Invite

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Final Score: 1. Carmel Catholic 153.725; 2. Prairie Ridge 146.225; 4. Lyons Township 140.550; 5. St. Charles East Coop 136.725; 6. Lake Park 136.650; 7. Warren 134.550; 8. Conant 133.100; 9. Deerfield 132.600; 10. Vernon Hills 129.900; 11. Niles North 124.350; 12. Hoffman Estates 114.700.

Scouts’ Star Performer: Kat McKeon finished in a tie for fifth place in the all-around with a 37.475 score. Her best event was the balance beam where she placed third (9.625). 

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Other Notable Scout Performances: Lake Forest's Kylie Carlson earned eighth in the all-around (36.950) while teammate Brittany Moccia managed 11th (35.975).

What’s Next: Lake Forest hosts the Lake County meet at noon Saturday (Jan. 14).

The Bottom Line: The two-time defending State champions from Carmel Catholic look ready to become a three-time State champion. The Corsairs scored higher in this meet than they did in any of their State title runs. Scouts are still looking to improve beyond the 145-point range.

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