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Bemidji High School Gymnastics Team Places 6th in Section 8AA Meet
Lumberjacks fall short of section championship, but see strong individual performances
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The Bemidji High School gymnastics team's season has come to a close after placing 6th with a score of 127.975 at the Section 8AA meet hosted by Alexandria. Monticello claimed the section championship with a score of 148.65, while Bemidji's top performers were Taylor Hanks and Ella Dahl.
Why it matters
High school gymnastics is a popular sport in Minnesota, and the Section 8AA meet is a key event that determines which teams and individuals advance to the state championships. Bemidji's 6th place finish means they fell short of making it to the next level, but the strong individual performances by Hanks and Dahl show promise for the program's future.
The details
At the Section 8AA meet, the Bemidji Lumberjacks placed 6th out of 8 teams with a score of 127.975. Monticello won the section championship with a score of 148.65, followed by St. Cloud (141.35) and Sartell-St. Stephen (138.775). Bemidji's top performers were Taylor Hanks, who scored 32.925 in the all-around with an 8.825 on the floor, and Ella Dahl, who scored 31.425 with an 8.35 on the floor.
- The Section 8AA gymnastics meet was held on February 16, 2026.
The players
Taylor Hanks
A gymnast for the Bemidji High School Lumberjacks who scored 32.925 in the all-around at the Section 8AA meet, with her best performance coming on the floor exercise.
Ella Dahl
A gymnast for the Bemidji High School Lumberjacks who scored 31.425 in the all-around at the Section 8AA meet, with her best performance coming on the floor exercise.
Monticello
The high school gymnastics team that won the Section 8AA championship with a score of 148.65.
The takeaway
While the Bemidji Lumberjacks fell short of advancing to the state gymnastics championships, their 6th place finish and strong individual performances by gymnasts like Taylor Hanks and Ella Dahl show promise for the program's future. The Section 8AA meet is a highly competitive event, and Bemidji's ability to qualify for it demonstrates the team's talent and dedication.
