In the closing moments of the compulsory round of the Region III Gymnastics Championships at the Permian Fieldhouse Friday night, teams assessed their scores in a few ways.
Not only is half of the regional meet over, but coaches were comparing scores to see where they fell in the pecking order for the state championships.
Friday’s results meant different things for each of the Permian and Odessa High gymnastics teams, with each Panther and Broncho looking to prove something more in the optional round.
Through one day of competition, the Permian boys (172.400) lead the pack, followed by second-place San Angelo Central (169.600). Odessa High (168.550) rounds out the state-qualifying spots in third. The Bronchos are more than 15 points ahead of fourth-place Abilene Cooper.
Despite leading by almost three points, Permian boys head coach Chris Soto thought his team left some points on the table in the compulsory events.
“I saw a lot of beautiful things happen today and then you see those good things happen, the bad things happen and the ugly really happens,” Soto said. “Overall, I praise my team for being such a great team in the big picture.”
Soto saw several small mistakes, however, that could take the Panthers from state-championship contender to a team trying to get on the podium.
“The boys know the expectations,” Soto said. “We’re not competing against San Angelo; we’re not trying to win regionals. We’re trying to put up a good enough fight to be close to towing the line with teams like Saginaw and Kingwood.
“We just got to be on tomorrow. We got to hit some routines and put up some scores. And they know what they got to do. It’s really just about not giving up any of the routines that we need to count.”
In the girls standings, San Angelo Central (116.600) sits in first place, followed by El Paso Eastwood (113.850) in second. Permian (112.800) is in third place with Odessa High (107.300) in fourth.
The Lady Bronchos’ score is two tenths less than half the minimum mark needed to qualify for the state meet. To head to the state championships in Rockwall at the end of the month, Odessa High also needs to finish in the top three of the standings.
It has a few road blocks in between that long-term goal coming true Saturday, but Lady Bronchos’ head coach Lisa Torrain was still pleased with her team’s effort in compulsory competition.
“I am incredibly positive about how they did today … you want your team to peak at the right time, and they’re doing very well at this time,” Torrain said. “I’m stoked. I told them tomorrow will just be icing on the cake. We made the cake today. If we can get some chocolate icing to put on it tomorrow, I’m going to be happy.”
Permian’s Ryan Dominguez (57.850) is in first place in the boys all-around, followed by Odessa High’s Nicholas Drakus (57.350) in second place.
Permian’s Brandon Dominguez and Odessa High’s Bo Adjani were the only competitors to achieve perfect 10s Friday. Dominguez got his 10 on parallel bars, while Adjani got the perfect mark on pommel horse.
San Angelo Central’s Skyler McCowen (39.100) leads the girls all-around, followed by teammate Mary Grace Thompson (38.900) in second place. Permian’s Bridgett Pando (38.000) was the highest-scoring Lady Panther in sixth place. Odessa High’s Brittney Paredes (37.750) led the Lady Bronchos, sitting in ninth place.
Despite having a clear path to the state meet, Permian girls head coach Brandi Simmons said her team only had an okay day. She wants her team to show more on Saturday with its final home performance of the season.
“It’s different girls on each event today that had their struggle. It wasn’t just one,” Simmons said. “Optionals is really where we feel a little stronger at than compulsories.”
The Odessa High boys are squarely focused on a regional championship. If both San Angelo and Permian falter Saturday and the Bronchos don’t, it could be one of the best days in Odessa High gymnastics history. It’ll still be a tough task with how much quality the Bobcats and Panthers have.
“I’m feeling very good because everybody did their part,” Odessa High boys head coach Tony Gonzalez said. “We didn’t have large breaks or anything and that’s what puts us right behind everybody, which is very doable tomorrow.”
The optional round of the Region III Gymnastics Championships starts at 10 a.m.
Permian Fieldhouse, Friday
BOYS
Team scores: 1. Permian, 172.400; 2. San Angelo Central, 169.600; 3. Odessa High , 168.550; 4. Abilene Cooper, 152.850; 5. El Paso Hanks, 129.000; 6. Abilene High, 128.000; 7. El Paso Eastwood, 125.300; 8. Lubbock High, 92.750.
All-around: 1. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 57.850; 2. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 57.350; 4. (tie) Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 56.950: and Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central; Others: 7. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 54.350; 13. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 46.950; 14. Adrian Arreola, Odessa High, 44.500; 22. Darryl Stephens, Permian, 36.200; 26. Erick Mendoza, Permian, 28.050; 27. David Adjani, Odessa High, 27.800; 28. Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian, 27.700; 30. Ian Santos, Permian, 26.850; 32. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 26.350; 33. Dylan Akin, Odessa High, 24.950; 34. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 24.300; 39. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian, 19.150; 43. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High, 17.750; 44. Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High, 16.950; 49. Rudy Alaniz, Permian, 9.350; 51. Vinny Flores, Odessa High, 9.050; 53. Donny Bonilla, Permian, 8.900; 55. Caden Bugg, Permian, 8.700.
Horizontal bar: 1. Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper, 9.950; 2. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 9.900; 3. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian, 9.750; 4. Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 9.700; 5. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 9.650; 6. Erick Mendoza, Permian, 9.550; Others: 7. Ian Santos, Permian, 9.500; 10. (tie) Sam Franco, San Angelo Central, 9.300; and Coltyn Roemisch, Permian; 14. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 9.000; 15. Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High, 8.850; 16. (tie) Syklar Canion, San Angelo Central, 8.800; and Brandon Dominguez, Permian; 21. Dylan Akin, Odessa High, 7.650.
Parallel bars: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 10.000; 2. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 9.900; 3. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 9.800; 4. Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central, 9.750; 5. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 9.550; 6. Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper, 9.450; Others: 7. (tie) Erick Mendoza, Permian, 9.400; and Sam Franco, San Angelo Central; and Adrian Arreola, Odessa High; 10. (tie) Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 9.350; and Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian; 14. (tie) Vinny Flores, Odessa High, 9.050; and Wayne Hines, San Angelo Central; 18. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 8.650; 19. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 8.600.
Vault: 1. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 9.650; 2. Adrian Arreola, Odessa High, 9.600; 3. (tie) Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central, 9.550; and Skylar Canion, San Angelo Central; and Mariano Deller, San Angelo Central; and Ryan Dominguez, Permian; Others: 7. (tie) Mateo Castillo, San Angelo Central, 9.500; and Jared Villegas, Odessa High; 10. (tie) Darryl Stephens, Permian, 9.350; and Brandon Dominguez, Permian; and Jesus Alejandro Moore, El Paso Eastwood; and Rudy Alaniz, Permian; 15. (tie) Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian, 9.250; and Zackariah Rosalez, Abilene High; and David Adjani, Odessa High; and Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper; 23. (tie) Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 9.050; and Dylan Akin, Odessa High; 28. (tie) Chris Cr
aig, Abilene High, 8.800; and Jayden Natividad, Odessa High.
Rings: 1. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 9.900; 2. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 9.750; 3. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 9.650; 4. (tie) Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper, 9.600; and Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central; and Skylar Canion, San Angelo Central; Others: 7. (tie) Wayne Hines, San Angelo Central, 9.550; and Adrian Arreola, Odessa High; 9. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 9.500; 10. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian, 9.400; 13. (tie) Darryl Stephens, Permian, 9.250; and Jared Villegas, Odessa High; and Mariano Deller, San Angelo Central; 18. Ian Santos, Permian, 8.850; 19. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 8.650; 20. David Adjani, Odessa High, 8.550; 22. Dylan Akin, Odessa High, 8.250.
Pommel horse: 1. David Adjani, Odessa High, 10.000; 2. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 9.900; 3. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 9.700; 4. (tie) Sam Franco, San Angelo Central, 9.500; and Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central; and Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper; Others: 7. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 9.400; 11. Darryl Stephens, Permian, 8.900; 12. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 8.800; 13. (tie) Wayne Hines, San Angelo Central, 8.700; and Caden Bugg, Permian; 15. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 8.600; 16. (tie) Ian Santos, Permian, 8.500; and Hunter Walker, San Angelo Central; 18. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 8.400; 24. (tie) Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 7.100; and Adrian Arreola, Odessa High; and Dockins Lekendrick, Abilene High; 27. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 7.000.
Floor exercise: 1. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 9.600; 2. Luke Muzquiz, Abilene Cooper, 9.400; 3. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 9.350; 4. (tie) Skylar Canion, San Angelo Central, 9.250; and Miguel Madrid, San Angelo Central; 6. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 9.150; Others: 7. (tie) Joseph Mitchell, Abilene Cooper, 9.100; and Erick Mendoza, Permian; and Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian; 10. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 9.050; 11. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High, 8.950; 12. Donny Bonilla, Permian, 8.900; 13. (tie) Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 8.850; and Adrian Arreola, Odessa High; 18. (tie) Darryl Stephens, Permian, 8.700; and Mariano Deller, San Angelo Central; 26. Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High, 8.100.
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GIRLS
Team scores: 1. San Angelo Central, 116.600; 2. El Paso Eastwood, 113.850; 3. Permian 112.800; 4. Odessa High, 107.300; 5. El Paso Bel Air, 102.450; 6. Abilene Cooper 98.850; 7. Abilene High 96.750; 8. El Paso Hanks 73.450; 9. Lubbock High 26.000.
All-around: 1. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 39.100; 2. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 38.900; 3. Amanda Martinez, El Paso Bel Air, 38.800; 4. Carolina de los Sanots 38.600; 5. Anna James, San Angelo Central, 38.050; 6. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 38.000; Others: 7. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 37.900; 8. Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 37.850; 9. Brittney Paredes, Odessa High, 37.750; 14. Charity Vore, Permian, 36.800; 17. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 35.350; 18. Rosalinda Aguilar, 34.400; 21. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 33.200; 22. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 32.700.
Vault: 1. (tie) Amanda Martinez, El Paso Bel Air, 9.800; and Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.800; 3. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.750; 4. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.700; 5. Carolina De los Santos, El Paso Eastwood, 9.650; 6. Savanna Razani, San Angelo Central, 9.600; Others: 11. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.300; 12. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 9.250; 16. Brittney Paredes, Odessa High, 9.100; 18. Charity Vore, Permian, 9.050; 22. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 8.800; 25. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 8.400; 33. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 7.800; 35. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 7.700; 37. Daphne Castillo, Odessa High, 7.600; 39. Liliana Soto, Odessa High, 7.350; 43. Kayla Cano, Permian, 6.600.
Uneven bars: 1. Hailey Smith, San Angelo Central, 9.700; 2. (tie) Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.650; Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.650; and Carolina de los Santos, El Paso Eastwood, 9.650; 5. (tie) Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.600; and Savanna Razani, San Angelo Central 9.600; Others: 11. Brittney Paredes, Odessa High, 9.350; 13. (tie) Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.250; Charity Vore, Permian, 9.250; 16. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 9.050; 18. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 8.800; 21. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 8.600; 25. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 7.600.
Balance beam: 1. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.800; 2. (tie) Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.750; and Karlee Wallace, San Angelo Central, 9.750; 4. (tie) Lillieanna Tercero, El Paso Hanks, 9.700; Anna James, San Angelo Central, 9.700; Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 9.700; Brittney Paredes, Odessa High, 9.700; and Amanda Martinez, El Paso Bel Air, 9.700; Others: 10. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.500; 12. Charity Vore, Permian, 9.400; 14. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.200; 17. Kayla Cano, Permian, 9.000; 20. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 8.800; 24. (tie) Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 8.100; and Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 8.100; 28. (tie) Caytlynn Tutt, Odessa High, 7.850; Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 7.850; 30. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian. 7.750.
Floor exercise: 1. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.850; 2. (tie) Amanada Martinez, El Paso Bel Air, 9.800; and Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.800; 4. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.750; 5. Carolina de los Sanots, El Paso Eastwood, 9.700; 6. Diana Ojeda, El Paso Eastwood, 9.650; Others: 7. Brittney Paredes, Odessa High, 9.600; 8. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.550; 20. Rosalina Aguilar, Permian, 9.200; 22. Charity Vore, 23. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 9.000; 27. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 8.700; 30. Shailey Watson, Permian, 8.550; 21. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 8.500; 32. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 8.450; 33. Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 8.000.
