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Geneva gymnast Reese Lackey wins second state title
Lackey scores career-high 9.6 on floor exercise to capture the championship in her final high school meet.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Geneva senior Reese Lackey capped off her high school gymnastics career by winning the state championship on floor exercise with a career-best score of 9.6. Lackey, a four-time state qualifier on floor, had finished fourth in the event as a sophomore and junior before breaking through for the title in her final season. She is the first Geneva gymnast to win a state title on floor and just the second champion in program history.
Why it matters
Lackey's victory is a significant accomplishment for the Geneva gymnastics program, which has produced only one other state champion. Her success on floor exercise, where she has excelled throughout her high school career, demonstrates her talent and dedication to the sport.
The details
Lackey, who first began gymnastics at age 2, scored a career-high 9.6 on floor exercise to capture the state championship. She had struggled earlier in the meet, counting two falls on balance beam, but saved her best for last with a flawless floor routine that showcased her athleticism and artistry. Lackey's winning score edged out Mundelein senior Lexie Ede, who finished second with a 9.525.
- Lackey competed in the state finals on Saturday, February 23, 2026.
- She had previously finished fourth on floor exercise as a sophomore and junior.
The players
Reese Lackey
A senior gymnast at Geneva High School who won the state championship on floor exercise in her final high school meet.
Kim Hostman
The head coach of the Geneva gymnastics team, who was thrilled to see Lackey's career-best performance and state title.
Lexie Ede
A senior gymnast from Mundelein High School who finished second to Lackey in the floor exercise state final.
Bryleigh Cooper
A junior gymnast from Prairie Ridge High School who finished third in the floor exercise state final.
Claire Rose Ginsberg
The only other state champion in Geneva gymnastics history, winning the all-around title in 2014.
What they’re saying
“It's incredible. It's something I've definitely been working toward my entire high school career. It's something good to end on.”
— Reese Lackey (chicagotribune.com)
“She's got a raw talent. She is such a talented girl in gymnastics. I don't want to say it comes easy to her, but she works hard and it obviously shows.”
— Kim Hostman, Geneva gymnastics coach (chicagotribune.com)
The takeaway
Reese Lackey's state championship on floor exercise caps off an impressive high school gymnastics career and marks a significant achievement for the Geneva program, which has produced only one other state champion. Lackey's combination of athleticism, artistry, and dedication to the sport has made her a standout performer throughout her time at Geneva.
