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Area Gymnasts Place At Jamestown, Billings Meets
Eastern Montana Gymnastics teams earn top finishes at regional competitions
Mar. 19, 2026 at 5:02pm
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Eastern Montana Gymnastics (EMG) teams competed at the Winter Escape meet in Jamestown, North Dakota, and the Glitter and Grit meet in Billings, Montana, earning several first-place finishes and all-around champions across the platinum, silver, and bronze levels.
Why it matters
The strong performances by EMG gymnasts at these regional competitions showcase the talent and dedication of the area's young athletes, highlighting the growth and success of the gymnastics program in Eastern Montana.
The details
At the Winter Escape meet, EMG's platinum team took first place out of three teams, with all-around champions Serenity O'Dea (silver) and Ava Hove (platinum). Event winners included River Darby, O'Dea, Ila Lehner, and Hove. At the Glitter and Grit meet in Billings, EMG's platinum team placed second out of five teams, and the silver team placed third out of eight teams. All-around champions were River Darby and Frankie Darby (silver), with Lehner and Lina Smith (platinum) finishing second. Event winners included Nessa Darby, Lehner, Kendra Linder, Avery Beery, River Darby, O'Dea, Vallejo, and Frankie Darby.
- The Winter Escape meet was held on February 21-22, 2026.
- The Glitter and Grit meet was held on February 28 - March 1, 2026.
The players
Eastern Montana Gymnastics
A gymnastics program in Eastern Montana that competed at the Winter Escape and Glitter and Grit meets, earning several first-place finishes and all-around champions across different levels.
Serenity O'Dea
A silver-level gymnast from Glendive who was the all-around champion at the Winter Escape meet.
Ava Hove
A platinum-level gymnast from Circle who was the all-around champion at the Winter Escape meet.
River Darby
A silver-level gymnast from Wolf Point who was the all-around champion at the Glitter and Grit meet.
Frankie Darby
A silver-level gymnast from Wolf Point who was the all-around champion at the Glitter and Grit meet.
The takeaway
The strong performances by Eastern Montana Gymnastics teams at these regional competitions demonstrate the growth and success of the gymnastics program in the area, highlighting the talent and dedication of the young athletes who are representing their communities with pride.
