DENVER ROSTER 2017 | |
Seniors | |
Rachel Fielitz |
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Leah Lomonte |
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Julia Ross |
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Juniors | |
Nikole Addison |
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Claire Hammen |
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Sophomores | |
Grace Broadhurst |
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Diana Chesnok |
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Claire Kern |
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Kaitlyn Schou |
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Freshmen | |
Maddie Karr |
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Courtney Loper |
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Sam Ogden |
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Recent History
2016 – 15th
2015 – 15th
2014 – 18th
2013 – 20th
2012 – 23rd
2011 – 17th
2010 – 15th
It’s difficult to escape the feeling that 2016 was the year for Denver: entering regionals ranked an unexpected 11th, facing a kind draw, and ultimately needing just a 49.0 on beam to get to nationals. Those opportunities don’t come around constantly, and it’s a shame that Denver’s final 15th place finish is just sort of normal for them and doesn’t reflect the accomplishments of the season.
Denver lost 11 routines from last year’s regionals slate, including best-on-each-piece sets from Nina McGee, which is tragic. Although, there’s still reason to be optimistic that Denver can replace the majority of these routines and return to a similar level, floating in and out of the better half of the teens. Top JO recruit Maddie Karr, former elite Sam Ogden, and the return of some previously injured seniors should combine to provide enough routines to fill the gaps on the majority of events. Continue reading Denver 2017