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Holmen, WI – February 13, 2025

The Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) Gymnastics Meet came to a thrilling conclusion with Holmen High School emerging victorious in their 10th year of MVC championships, clinching the first-place spot with a team score of 139.825. The competition, hosted by Onalaska, marked the fifth and final meet of the MVC season, showcasing fierce talent and impressive performances from athletes across the conference.

Holmen’s gymnasts showed their strength and consistency throughout the event, securing a commanding victory over their closest competitors. Onalaska took second place with a team score of 136.00, followed by Sparta in third with 133.45. La Crosse Central/Logan placed fourth with 133.4, while Tomah rounded out the field in fifth with 118.175.

All-Around Champion: Katie Lange

Holmen’s Katie Lange was the standout of the meet, earning first place in the All-Around competition with a personal best score of 37.05. Her exceptional performance across all events helped lead her team to victory. The All-Around podium was rounded out by Gabrielle Bjorkman from Sparta in second with 36.55, and Eva Dryer from Onalaska in third with 35.5.

Event Highlights:

• Vault: The vault competition was tightly contested, with Gabrielle Bjorkman from Sparta taking first place with a score of 9.375. Holmen’s Katie Lange followed closely in second with a personal best of 9.25, while Danika Parnell from La Crosse claimed third with a score of 9.175.
• Bars: On the uneven bars, Holmen’s Katie Lange claimed first place with a score of 9.2. Gabrielle Bjorkman from Sparta took second with 9.075, and Nadia Trapnell from Holmen rounded out the top three with 8.75.
• Beam: Lange continued her dominance on the balance beam, securing first place with a score of 9.2. Elena Wagner from La Crosse followed in second with 9.05, and Molly McBride from Holmen took third with 8.9.
• Floor: The floor routine saw a strong showing from both teams, with Gabrielle Bjorkman of Sparta and Katie Lange of Holmen tying for first place, each scoring 9.4. Mina Hawkins from Holmen placed third with a score of 9.35.

A Successful Season and Future Outlook

The 2025 MVC Gymnastics Meet marked a memorable milestone for Holmen, celebrating their 10th year as MVC champions. Their victory was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and coaching staff, particularly in a season that saw many personal bests and a highly competitive field.

As the season wraps up, athletes from across the conference have showcased their skills and sportsmanship, setting a high bar for future MVC gymnastics seasons. The 10th MVC championship win for Holmen stands as a proud moment in the history of the school’s gymnastics program, and they will undoubtedly look to continue their dominance in the years to come.

The Holmen gymnasts will now focus on their next challenge as they prepare for sectional and state competitions, with the momentum of this victory propelling them forward.