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George C. Marshall Lady Statesmen Gymnastics Team Kick Off Season

Members see third place finish in a six-team contest at Washington & Lee High School in Arlington on Monday night.

The George C. Marshall Lady Statesmen Gymnastics team kicked off their 2013-14 season with an impressive third place finish in a six-team contest at Washington & Lee High School in Arlington on Monday night. 

The Marshall team had their strongest-ever season opener, scoring 128.7 points to finish ahead of JEB Stuart, Wakefield, and Hayfield and behind runner-up McLean and winner W&L. 

Marshall junior Morgan Stahl won the Floor Exercise event with a score of 9.45. 

The Statesmen’s total score included contributions from several promising new freshmen: Kiran Sullivan, Lindsey Price, and Alessandra Iannetti. 

Head Coach Charlotte Perpall and the Lady Statesmen look forward to a great season; their next meet is Saturday, Dec. 14 at Fairfax High School.

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