On Feb. 12, the Parkston/Ethan/Hanson/Mount Vernon gymnastics team aims for its first Class A state title at Mitchell High School, facing tough competition from defending champions Estelline/Hendricks and other contenders. Coach Jaime Duba emphasizes the importance of confidence and performance consistency, especially on the balance beam. Despite losing senior Rory Juhnke to injury, standout eighth-grader Addison Duba has made headlines with a perfect 10 score. The Royals, with strong support and local fans, hope to secure a memorable finish to their season.
