The 2024-25 season for the Hastings High School gymnastics team was marked by determination, growth, and notable achievements. Under the guidance of Head Coach Jeanne Kasel, the team faced challenges head-on, transforming obstacles into opportunities for improvement.
Season Highlights
The Raiders opened their season winning all four of their dual meets enroute to a 4-2 overall record. The two non-first place meets were at the Metro East Conference meet where they placed fourth overall, and the Section 3AA championships where they placed seventh.
Ava Klug took first place overall and first in beam in the first meet of the season against Tartan with Taylor Debettignies taking first place in the vault. Elsie Bauer earned first place with her floor routine.
Against Two Rivers, Bauer earned two first place finishes in the floor and vault. Klug took second place on the beam and Bauer earned second place on the uneven bars to give Hastings the overall win.
Hastings did not win any one event against North St. Paul, but Bauer placed second in uneven bars, beam and floor and Makenna McGraw placed second in vault to help propel the Raiders over the Polars for the overall team win.
A similar situation took place against South St. Paul. The Packers had one outstanding gymnast that took first place in every category, but as a team, Hastings was able to topple the Packers for the overall team win. Klug earned second place with her floor routine, Haley Herman earned second on the beam, Sydney Holser took second on the uneven bars and Debettignies took second on the vault.
For the MEC Conference Meet, Hastings finished fourth as a team with a team score of 123.085. Mahtomedi took home the conference championship with a score of 131.9.
At the Section 3AA championship, East Ridge took home the section championship with a score of 139.6159 with Hastings finishing seventh overall with a score of 123.1625.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 Hastings High School gymnastics season showcased the team's ability to navigate challenges and achieve excellence. Their journey reflects the essence of high school athletics—growth, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. As they look to the future, the Raiders aim to build upon this year's accomplishments, striving for even greater heights in the seasons to come.