Sports Shorts

Gymnasts from the Wilton Academy of Gymnastics in Howell recently competed in the Level 9 USA Gymnastics New Jersey State Championships held at Rutger’s University on March 14. In Level 9, age 14 action, Andrea DeToro took ninth on the vault (8.65) and scored a 33.675 in the all-around.

In Level 9, age 16-plus action, Felicia Massaro took sixth on the floor (9.0) and scored a 33.05 in the all-around.

In Level 9, age 16-plus action, Jessica Oddo took first on the bars (9.0) and beam (9.6), and ninth on the vault (8.7) en route to winning the all-around with a score of 36.2. With these scores, Jessica Oddo has also qualified to compete in the USA Gymnastics Regional Championships to be held on April 3 and 4 in Virginia Beach, Va.

The Wilton gymnasts also participated in the Spring Fling, held at Cherry Hill Gymnastics, on March 20. In Level 8 action, Meghan Cole took first on the bars (9.1) and floor (9.450) en route to winning the all-around (36.250).

In Level 4, ages 6-7 action, Shani Weiss took fourth on the floor (8.5), seventh on the bars (8.0), and eighth on the vault (9.05) and beam (8.0), en route to a sixth in the all-around (33.55). Victoria Wilton took eighth on the bars (8.0) and scored 32.60 in the all-around.

In Level 4, age 8 action, Jessica Cataldo scored a 24.6 in the all-around, while Julia Fran took first on the vault (9.825), third on the bars (8.85), sixth on the floor (8.85) and eighth on the beam (8.8) to finish fourth in the all-around (36.325). Samantha Gormley scored 34.2 in the all-around.

In Level 4, ages 9-13 action, Erin Miglin took first on the vault (9.95) and fifth on the bars (8.8) en route to a ninth-place finish in the all-around (35.3). Nicole Murdocca was first on bars (9.45), fifth on floor (9.0), seventh on vault (9.7) and 11th on beam (8.45) to finish fourth in the all-around (36.6).

USOFB is looking for players over age 40 for a Jackson-based baseball team. Games start in May and are played mid-week. If interested contact www.usotb.com or richg14@optonline.net or (732) 940-6800, ext. 12

The Ocean County Senior Softball League is looking for additional players (born 1944 or earlier) or teams for the 2004 season. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.. Call Ray Murphy at (1-888) 871-3203 for additional information.