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Gymnastics Team is State Runner-Up
The St. Joseph’s Academy gymnastics team finished second in the 2025 LHSAA State Gymnastics Meet, held April 12 at Baton Rouge High School. The Redstickers scored 228.700 points to finish behind three-time state champion Dutchtown with 229.725 points.
The state meet featured more than 170 competitors.
The Level 4 competitors finished in first place. Individual results are as follows.
Sophia Marionneaux: 1st place uneven bars
Audrey Lenguyen: 2nd place balance beam; 2nd place uneven bars
Juliette Schmidt: 1st place uneven bars; 2nd place floor; 3rd place balance beam; 2nd place All-Around
Aleigh St. Roman: 1st place vault; 1st place balance beam
Autumn Mack: 2nd place uneven bars; 3rd place balance beam; 2nd place All-Around
Coach Natalie Pitts said her gymnasts performed with confidence and determination. “They pushed themselves to new limits,” she said. “I teach them and truly hope they understand that pressure is a privilege, and that is what builds you as a strong gymnast and competitor. While our goal was to win, we had a few obstacles in our way. However, the SJA gymnastics team persevered, and I think they achieved something truly special.”
She said that team captain Juliette Schmitt kept her teammates focused throughout the competition. “She gathered her team with such strong assistance and dedication,” Pitts said. “Progress with a lot of detail was key in all performances, and they all gave beyond 100 percent.”