Local gymnast advances to regionals
Published 10:21 pm Thursday, March 20, 2014
Ayanna S. Brooks, a sixth-grader at John F. Kennedy Middle School, recently competed at the Level 8 Virginia state finals in Richmond.
She earned an all-around score of 36.75 out of 40, qualifying her to compete at the upcoming regional championship in Pennsylvania.
Known as “Six” by her teammates at Hurricane Gymnastics, Ayanna has maintained an A average at school this year in addition to excelling at gymnastics.
Though Ayanna has endured many injuries this year, her mother, Robyn Brooks, said she is proud of her daughter’s accomplishments.