The Londonderry High School gymnastics team continues to prove they are the team to beat as the regular season winds down.
Following a dominant showing on Jan. 12 and another victory this past Thursday, Jan. 22, the Lancers have solidified their standing at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final stretch.
Londonderry hosted a four-team meet at Spectrum Gymnastics this past Thursday, Jan. 22, welcoming Campbell, Timberlane, Nashua North, and independents from Alvirne and Nashua South.
The Lancers secured a convincing first-place finish with a team score of 131.25, comfortably ahead of runner-up Campbell (120.6).
Cailee Anderson led the way for Londonderry, claiming second place in the All-Around with a score of 35.1. Anderson was a force across all rotations, winning the Vault with a 9.3, taking second on the Bars (8.4), and third on the Beam (8.7). Teammate Alex Pena secured fourth in the All-Around (32.75), highlighted by a stellar second-place finish on the Floor with a 9.1.
The Lancers also saw critical contributions from Hannah Linscott, who took second on the Beam (8.8), and Gabby Nadeau, who tied for third on the Floor (8.7). Other key contributors including Annabelle Hicks, Morgan Ayotte, Kat Strong, and Mia Biccheiri provided the depth needed to outpace the field.
The Jan. 22 victory followed an even more explosive performance earlier in the month. On Jan. 12, the Lancers put up a season-high team score of 135.9 to defeat Campbell (119.7) and Alvirne.
During that meet, Alex Pena was the standout on the Floor, taking first place with a 9.350, while Cailee Anderson secured second in the All-Around (35.350). Hannah Linscott also showcased her consistency, placing in the top five on both the Bars and the Floor.
Team Results (Jan. 22 Meet): Londonderry 131.25; Campbell 120.6; Timberlane 118.3 and Nashua North 88.1.
With the regular season nearly complete, the focus shifts to a night of celebration and the ultimate quest for a state title.
Londonderry, Campbell, and Alvirne will all celebrate their graduating athletes during a combined Senior Night at Londonderry High School on Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m.
State Meet: The road leads to the State Championship on February 14th, where the Lancers look to translate their regular-season dominance into hardware.