Melissa Arms

Branford is a team that is trying to build. But we had some highlights. We had Alyssa back, and she read more

Branford is a team that is trying to build. But we had some highlights. We had Alyssa back, and she had her highest (all around) of the season. And this was just coming back from pneumonia. Heather had a flyaway half and her first 9.0 of the season (on bars). And Emily's vault, it was the second time she's stood it up this season. We decided to rest Kim and go without her.

Heather tried a more difficult first pass on floor. It's a big risk, and it could have a big payoff. read more

Heather tried a more difficult first pass on floor. It's a big risk, and it could have a big payoff. Unfortunately she fell in the meet even though she nailed it in warm-ups. But its good, she needs to make a statement if she wants to make nationals.

I think it was a real advantage having tough judges tonight because we're heading into the states. The girls had read more

I think it was a real advantage having tough judges tonight because we're heading into the states. The girls had to earn every tenth they got... there were no gifts out there tonight.

Kim couldn't have done that routine better. She had a great week at practice and came in very confident.

Kim couldn't have done that routine better. She had a great week at practice and came in very confident.

We had a lot of confidence coming in. I told them to treat it like a championship but to have read more

We had a lot of confidence coming in. I told them to treat it like a championship but to have fun.