As the Permian and Odessa High boys and girls gymnastics teams ease into the bulk of their seasons, they’re hoping to see growth.
Although the goal of winning meets isn’t lost, early-season events such as this weekend’s Martha Mitchell Invitational serve as invaluable time to steadily improve.
For each team, this was the first chance at optional competition as well as their first two-day meet of the season.
And when the dust settled after Saturday’s compulsory competition in the Permian gymnastics gym, the Panthers found themselves on top of the podium on their home floor.
The Permian boys (151.700-171.200—322.900) took first place, followed by San Angelo Central (147.600-163.300—310.900) and Odessa High (140.500-160.800—301.300) to round out the podium.
Permian’s Brandon Dominguez (51.200-57.700—108.900) won the boys all-around, besting his brother Ryan Dominguez (50.700-57.500—108.200), by seven tenths of one point.
Odessa High’s Nicholas Drakus (50.400-56.500—106.900) took third place as the Bronchos’ best individual finisher.
Even with the 12-point victory, Permian head coach Chris Soto said after the meet that his team still is finding its groove when it comes to competing.
“This year, there’s so much room for improvement,” Soto said. “And we have a long way to go. I can see them improving, they just have to grit their teeth a little harder and fight just a little bit more to be that much more successful.”
San Angelo Central (106.400-112.350—218.750) won the girls competition.
Permian (105.100-110.850—215.950) took second place with El Paso Eastwood (100.450-107.000—20.7450) finishing third. Odessa High (80.300-88.900—169.200) ended the meet in fifth place.
San Angelo Central’s Skyler McCowen (36.95-37.90—74.85) won the girls all-around by nearly two points. Permian’s Joannaly Gonzalez (36.05-36.85—72.90) and Bridgett Pando (35.15-37.60—72.75) finished in second and third respectively. Kelsea Whitlock (26.90-31.25—58.15) was Odessa High’s highest finisher in 16th place.
“I’m very pleased with how the girls did,” Permian girls head coach Brandi Simmons said. “I feel like they did an excellent job from beginning to end … I couldn’t ask for them to do any better at this point.”
Coming off of last year’s state-meet appearance, the Odessa High boys are trying to keep that momentum going with a younger squad.
“I wanted to see consistency and a little bit more improvement from my seniors and my juniors,” Odessa High boys head coach Tony Gonzalez said. “And then I wanted to see the freshman and how they’d work under pressure.”
An injury on Friday to Bronchos’ senior Adrian Arreola caused Odessa High head coach Tony Gonzalez to turn to some of his freshman on Saturday with some of their scores guaranteed to count in the teams’ total. Gonzalez was pleased after the meet with his teams’ effor.
According to Lady Bronchos’ head coach Lisa Torrain, her team improved from last year’s score at this event by more than 60 points. Torrain also knows that Odessa High has plenty of room to grow.
“We got to take baby steps, and they’re doing exactly that,” Torrain said about her team. “They’re taking a little bit at a time.”
Taking in the meet from the sidelines was the event’s namesake, Martha Mitchell.
Mitchell coached the Permian girls from 1971-1992 and won two state championships in her time as the Lady Panthers’ head coach. Permian won a national championship in 1992 under her guidance.
“I just enjoy it so much to be a part of gymnastics again in this capacity, something that I never dreamed of,” Mitchell said. “I think it’s very humbling feeling, it’s a very rewarding feeling at the same time to even be recognized in this way.”
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Permian Gymnastics Gymnasium,
Friday-Saturday
BOYS
Team scores: 1. Permian, 151.700-171.200—322.900; 2, San Angelo Central, 147.600-163.300—310.900; 3. Odessa High, 140.500-160.800—301.300; 4. El Paso Hanks, 114.800-112.400—227.200; 5. Lubbock High, 96.400-121.100—217.500; 6. El Paso Eastwood, 102.600-109.500—212.100; 7. El Paso Bel Air, 47.800-43.900—91.700.
All-around: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 51.200-57.700—108.900; 2. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 50.700-57.500—108.200; 3. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 50.400-56.500—106.900; 4. Darryl Stephens, Permian, 45.500-55.500—101.000; 5. Erick Mendoza, Permian, 45.600-54.500—100.100; 6. Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 46.200-52.800—99.000; Others: 8. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 45.300-50.500—95.800; 11. Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian, 31.200-51.600—82.800; 12. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 31.500-50.900—82.400; 19. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 27.100-39.400—66.500; 22. Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High, 33.100-24.900—58.000; 25. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 25.900-30.100—56.000; 27. Ian Santos, Permian, 23.700-26.100—49.800; 28. (tie) Jayden Natividad, Odessa High, 15.200-31.000—46.200; 30. David Adjani, Odessa High, 15.100-26.100—41.200; 31. Elijah Lara, Permian, 0.000-41.100—41.100; 37. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian, 15.300-18.200—33.500; 40. Rudy Alaniz, Permian, 8.600-22.900—31.500; 41. Dylan Akin, Odessa High, 7.100-22.000—29.100; 43. Caden Bugg, Permian, 6.000-14.700—20.700; 46. Vinny Flores, Odessa High, 7.600-8.700—16.300; 47. Xavier Rodriguez, Permian, 0.000-12.900—12.900; 49. Adrian Arreola, Odessa High, 10.000-0.000—10.000; 50. Cesar Anguiano, Odessa High, 4.100-5.200—9.300; 51. Nathaniel Vela, Odessa High, 0.000-8.200—8.200.
Floor exercise: 1. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 8.900-9.800—18.700; 2. Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central, 9.000-9.500—18.500; 3. Wayne Hines, San Angelo Central, 8.900-9.500—18.400; 4. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 8.500-9.800—18.300; 5. Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 8.400-9.400—17.800; 6. Mariano Deller, San Angelo Central, 8.700-8.800—17.500; Others: 7. (tie) Jonathan Gonzalez; Permian, 8.400-9.000—17.400; Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 8.100-9.300—17.400; 9. Darryl Stephens, Permian, 7.800-9.400—17.200; 10. Erick Mendoza, Permian, 8.000-9.000—17.000; 11. Brandon Dominguez, Permian, 7.400-9.300—16.700; 13. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High, 7.600-8.900—16.500; 17. (tie) Brendan Fletcher, 8.000-8.200—16.200; 19. (tie) Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 7.300-8.600—15.900; 30. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 0.000-8.000—8.000; 31. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 0.000-7.400—7.400; 32. Elijah Lara, Permian, 0.000-7.000—7.000.
Pommel horse: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian,8.500-9.600—18.100; 2. Ryan Dominguez, Permian,8.100-9.800—17.900; 3. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian,7.600-9.200—16.800; 4. Sam Franco, San Angelo Central, 7.900-8.800—16.700; 5. David Adjani, Odessa High,7.400-9.200—16.600; 6. Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central, 7.300-9.100—16.400; Others: 7. Ian Santos, Permian,7.800-8.200—16.000; 8. Erick Mendoza, Permian,6.700-9.000—15.700; 11. (tie) Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High,7.200-8.300—15.500; Darryl Stephens, Permian,6.800-8.700—15.500; 16. Caden Bugg, Permian,6.000-7.900—13.900; 18. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High,6.400-7.100—13.500; 19. Seth Regalado, Odessa High,6.100-7.300—13.400; 20. (tie) Jared Villegas, Odessa High,7.200-6.000—13.200; 26. Cesar Anguiano, Odessa High,4.100-5.200—9.300; 29. Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian,0.000-7.700—7.700; 30. (tie) Adrian Arreola, Odessa High,7.500-0.000—7.500; 34. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High,0.000-6.000—6.000; 35. Xavier Rodriguez, Permian,0.000-5.900-5.900; 38. Elijah Lara, Permian,0.000-4.400—4.400.
Rings: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian,8.800-9.600—18.400; 2. Ryan Dominguez, Permian,8.500-9.600—8.500-9.800—18.300; 3. Skyler Canion, San Angelo Central, 8.700-9.400—18.100; 4. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High,8.100-9.700—17.800; 5. Colton Krammer, San Angelo Central, 8.300-9.300—17.600; 6. Sam Franco, San Angelo Central, 8.300-9.200—17.500; Others: 8. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian,7.900-9.200—17.100; 9. (tie) Coltyn Roemisch, Permian,8.200-8.800—17.000; Jared Villegas, Odessa High,8.000-9.000—17.000; 11. (tie) Erick Mendoza, Permian,7.400-9.400—16.800; 13. (tie) Darryl Stephens, Permian,7.000-9.700—16.700; Ian Santos, Permian,7.700-9.000—16.700; 17. (tie) Isaac Estrada, Odessa High,7.500-8.300—15.800; Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian,7.000-8.800—15.800; 19. Dylan Akin, Odessa High,7.100-7.600—14.700; 28. David Adjani, Odessa High,0.000-8.200—8.200; 30. Rudy Alaniz, Permian,0.000-7.900—7.900; 33. Elijah Lara, Permian,0.000-7.100—7.100; 34. Xavier Rodriguez, Permian,0.000-7.000—7.000l 35. Caden Bugg, Permian,0.000-6.800—6.800; 36. Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High,6.100-0.000–6.100; 38. Adrian Arreola, Odessa High,2.500-0.000–2.500.
Vault: 1. (tie) Christian Cannon, San Angelo Central, 8.800-9.600—18.400; Jared Villegas, Odessa High,8.200-9.200—18.400; 3. Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 8.600-9.700—18.300; 4. Brandon Dominguez, Permian,8.800-9.300—18.200; 5. (tie) Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High,9.000-8.900—17.900; Darryl Stephens, Permian,8.500-9.400—17.900; Skylar Canion, San Angelo Central, 8.300-9.600—17.900; Others: 8. (tie) Ryan Dominguez, Permian,8.300-9.500—17.800; Rudy Alaniz, Permian,8.600-9.200—17.800; 11. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian,8.400-9.100—17.500; 12. Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian,8.200-9.200—17.400; 14. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High,7.600-9.100—16.700; 17. Erick Mendoza, Permian,7.600-8.900—16.500; 18. (tie) David Adjani, Odessa High,7.700-8.700—16.400; 21. (tie) Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High,7.300-8.800—16.100; Isaac Estrada, Odessa High,7.200-8.900—16.100; 26. (tie) Seth Regalado, Odessa High,7.100-8.800—15.900; 32. Dylan Akin, Odessa High,0.000-9.300—9.300; 33. (tie) Elijah Lara, Permian,0.000-8.700—8.700; 37. Nathaniel Vela, Odessa High,0.000-8.200—8.200.
Parallel bars: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian 8.500-9.900—18.400; 2. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High, 8.400-9.800—18.200; 3. Ryan Dominguez, Permian, 8.500-9.400—17.900; 4. Sam Franco, San Angelo Central, 8.000-9.200—17.200; 5. Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian, 7.600-9.000—16.600; 6. (tie) Erick Mendoza, Permian, 7.500-9.000—16.500; Darryl Stephens, Permian, 7.500-9.000—16.500; Others: 8. Vinny Flores, Odessa High, 7.600-8.300—16.300; 9. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian, 7.300-8.800—16.100; 13. Jared Villegas, Odessa High, 6.200-8.900—15.100; 16. Isaac Estrada, Odessa High, 6.000-7.7000—13.700; 19. Seth Regalado, Odessa High, 5.400-5.400—10.800; 26. Jayden Natividad, Odessa High, 0.000-7.000—7.000; 29. Elijah Lara, Permian, 0.000-6.500—6.500; 31. Rudy Alaniz, Permian, 0.000-5.800—5.800; 32. Brendad Fletcher, Odessa High, 5.400-0.000—5.400; 33. Dylan Akin, Odessa High, 0.000-5.100—5.100.
High bar: 1. Brandon Dominguez, Permian,9.200-10.000—19.200; 2. Ryan Dominguez, Permian,9.200-9.700—18.900; 3. Nicholas Drakus, Odessa High,8.800-10.000—18.800; 4. Erick Mendoza, Permian,8.400-9.200—17.600; 5. Christopher Mendoza, El Paso Hanks, 8.300-9.200—17.500; 6. Darryl Stephens, Permian,7.900-9.300—17.200; Others: 7. Ian Santos, Permian,8.200-8.900—17.100; 9. Jade’ Guerrero, Permian,7.400-9.000—16.400; 13. (tie) Brendan Fletcher, Odessa High,6.300-7.900—14.200; 15. Jared Villegas, Odessa High,6.200-7.600—13.800; 21. (tie) Jonathan Gonzalez, Permian,0.000-7.900—7.900; 24. Elijah Lara, Permian,0.000-7.400—7.400; 27. Coltyn Roemisch, Permian,0.000-7.000—7.000.
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GIRLS
Team scores: 1. San Angelo Central, 106.40-112.35—218.75; 2. Permian, 105.10-110.85—215.95; 3. El Paso Eastwood, 100.45-107.00—207.45; 4. El Paso Hanks, 87.10-95.25—182.35; 5. Odessa High, 80.30-88.90—169.20; 6. El Paso Bel Air, 55.90-56.55—112.45; 7. Lubbock High, 17.90-24.90—42.80.
All-around: 1. Sklyer McCowen, San Angelo Central, 36.95-37.90—74.85; 2. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 36.05-36.85—72.90; 3. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 35.15-37.60—72.75; 4. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 34.45-37.80—72.25; 5. Savanna Razani, San Angelo Central, 33.95-36.65—70.60; 6. Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 34.00-36.40—70-40. Others: 7. Rosalina Aguilar, Permian, 33.90-35.25—69.15; 13. Charity Vore, Permian, 34.60-34.75—59.35; 16. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 26.90-31.25—58.15; 17. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 25.00-30.45—55.45; 24. Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 18.90-23.20—42.10; 25. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 22.80-17.00—39.80; 27. Christa Adjani, Odesa High, 27.10-0.00—27.10; 33. Cailin Slough, Odessa High, 5.10-8.50—13.60; 34. Caytlynn Tutt, Odessa High, 4.90-7.70—12.60; 38. Shaliey Watson, Permian, 0.00-7.90—7.90; 39. Daphne Castillo, Odessa High, 7.40-0.00—7.40; 40. Kayla Cano, Permian, 0.00-6.20—6.20.
Vault: 1. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.50-9.80—19.30; 2. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.25-9.55—18.80; 3. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.40-9.20—18.60; 4. Anna James, San Angelo Central, 9.00-9.10—18.10; 5. (t) Savannah Razani, San Angelo Central, 8.35-9.25—17.60; and Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 8.75-8.85—17.60. Others: 13. (t) Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 8.00-8.75—16.75; 17. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 8.10-8.50—16.60; 19. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 8.10-8.30—16.40; 21. Charity Vore, Permian, 8.00-8.10—16.10; 23. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 7.40-8.35—15.75; 24. Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 6.40-7.80—14.20; 27. Cailin Slough, Odessa High, 5.10-5.00—10.10; 28. Daphne Castillo, Odessa High, 7.40-0.00—7.40; 29. Christa Adjani, 7.10-0.00—7.10.
Uneven bars: 1, Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 8.50-9.30—17.80; 2. Diana Ojeda, El Paso Eastwood, 8.60-9.00—17.60; 3. Savanna Razani, San Angelo Central, 8.00-9.00—17.00; 4. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 8.00-8.95—16.95; 5. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 8.20-8.70—16.90; 6. Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 7.90-8.45—16.35. Others: 9. Bridgett Pando, permian, 7.00-8.70—15.70; 16. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 6.50-6.40—12.90; 18. Lindzy Vasquez, 5.40-6.60—12.00; 22. Charity Vore, Permian, 0.00-8.00—8.00; 24. Christa Adjani, Odes
sa High, 5.60-0.00—5.60; 26. Cailin Slough, Odessa High, 0.00-3.50—3.50.
Balance beam: 1. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.75-9.75—19.50; 2. Bridget Pando, Permian, 9.00-9.85—18.85; 3. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 8.85-9.85—18.70; 4. Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 8.90-9.65—18.40; 5. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.30-9.10—18.40; 6. Lillieanna Tercero, El Paso Hanks, 8.60-9.65. Others: 10. Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 8.80-8.70—17.50; 11. Charity Vore, Permian, 7.70-9.65—17.35; 17. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 5.90-8.00—13.90; 19. Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 5.70-7.20—12.90; 21. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 5.00-7.80—12.80; 22. Caytlynn Tutt, Odessa High, 4.90-7.70—12.60; 30. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 7.60-0.00—7.60; 32. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 7.40—0.00—74.0; 34. Kayla Cano, Permian, 0.00-6.20—6.20.
Floor exercise: 1. Bridgett Pando, Permian, 9.75-9.85—19.60; 2. Skyler McCowen, San Angelo Central, 9.50-9.65—19.15; 3. Joannaly Gonzalez, Permian, 9.50-9.60—19.10; 4. Mary Grace Thompson, San Angelo Central, 9.25-9.50—18.75; 5. Diana Ojedo, El Paso Eastwood, 9.15-9.30—18.45; 6. (t) Rosalinda Aguilar, Permian, 9.00-9.30—18.30; and Erin Lowenberg, El Paso Eastwood, 9.00-9.30—18.30. Others: 10. Charity Vore, Permian, 8.90-9.00—17.90; 15. Ashley Kelly, Permian, 7.10-8.50—15.60; 16. Priscila Lopez, Odessa High, 6.80-8.20—15.00; 17. Lindzy Vasquez, Odessa High, 7.20-7.70—14.90; 19. Kelsea Whitlock, Odessa High, 6.50-8.10—14.60; 28. Shailey Watson, Permian, 0.00-7.90—7.90; 29. Christa Adjani, Odessa High, 7.00-0.00—7.00.
