Northern Westchester Gymnasts Shine at Divisionals and Section Championships

Combined team of Yorktown, Somers, and John Jay showcases rising talent in the region

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The recent Section One Gymnastics Championships at Eclipse Gymnastics Center in Mahopac, New York highlighted the impressive performances of athletes from the combined team of Yorktown, Somers, and John Jay. Led by standout all-around gymnast Kayla Cambareri of John Jay, the team demonstrated resilience, commitment to development, and a positive trajectory for gymnastics in northern Westchester County.

Why it matters

The success of the combined team illustrates the benefits of collaboration in high school athletics, as pooling resources and talent can create a more competitive and supportive environment for all athletes involved. The championship results also suggest broader trends in the region, including increased program depth, more consistent all-around performers, the importance of strong local training facilities like Eclipse Gymnastics Center, and the value of combined team structures.

The details

At the Section One Championships, Kayla Cambareri of John Jay earned an impressive all-around score of 34.025, leading her team with a 9.05 on vault. Ciara Burch of Yorktown also had a strong showing, scoring 31.375 in the all-around and an 8.7 on balance beam. While Somers did not have any individual placers, their participation in the Division Two Championships, including a 9.1 floor exercise score from Kaitlin Gannon, demonstrates the program's growth and future potential.

  • The Section One Championships were held at Eclipse Gymnastics Center in Mahopac, NY.
  • The Division Two Championships also took place during the recent championship season.

The players

Kayla Cambareri

A senior at John Jay High School, Kayla Cambareri is a standout all-around gymnast who scored 34.025 at the Section One Championships, leading her team with a 9.05 on vault.

Ciara Burch

A gymnast from Yorktown High School, Ciara Burch earned a total all-around score of 31.375 at the Section One Championships, with her best event being balance beam where she scored an 8.7.

Kaitlin Gannon

A gymnast from Somers High School, Kaitlin Gannon scored a 9.1 on floor exercise at the Division Two Championships, showcasing the growth and potential of the Somers gymnastics program.

Eclipse Gymnastics Center

A gymnastics facility located in Mahopac, NY that hosted both the Section One Championships and several qualifying events, providing a consistent and high-quality training and competition environment for the region's gymnasts.

Yorktown-Somers-John Jay Combined Team

The combined high school gymnastics team from Yorktown, Somers, and John Jay, which demonstrated the benefits of collaboration in high school athletics by pooling resources and talent to create a more competitive and supportive environment for all athletes involved.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The success of the combined Yorktown-Somers-John Jay gymnastics team highlights the importance of collaboration in high school sports, as well as the growing depth and talent of gymnastics programs in northern Westchester County. The championship results suggest a positive trajectory for the sport in the region, with athletes demonstrating well-rounded skillsets, consistent performances under pressure, and the support of strong local training facilities.