Milbank Gymnasts Receive End-of-Season Awards

Milbank varsity and JV gymnasts were recognized for their accomplishments during the  2024-25 season during an awards banquet held Thursday, March 6.

Varsity Most Points Per Event:
Macyn Dunnihoo achieved 103.158 points on the Vault and 106.725 points in the Floor Exercise. Hannah Brown took the award on the Bars with 90.441 points and on the Beam with 99.116 points. Hannah also captured the most points for the Lady Bulldogs in the All-Around at 369.432.

Varsity Top Scores were recorded by Hannah on the Vault at 9.05, Bars at 7.9, Beam at 9.1, Floor at 9.45, and in the All-Around at 34.275.

Macyn was awarded Most Dedicated as voted on by her teammates. “Macyn is a hard worker in and out of season. Her dedication shows.” commented Kelly Wollschlager, head coach for Milbank.   

Timbree Spors was awarded Hardest Worker by her team. “Timbree has added many new skills as a seventh grader and was also a part of the varsity region and state team,” Wollschlager said. “Stepping up and being on the varsity squad as a seventh grader is no easy task, and Timbree showed bravery and hard work to earn her place.” 

Jada Leigh Wellnitz was named Most Improved. “Jada Leigh improved her All-Around score by almost five points from last season. This was done by cleaning up her performances and adding more difficult skills to her routines.” Wollschlager noted.

The coaches named Nuria Rodriguez  Rookie of the Year. “As a seventh grader, Nuria stepped up and was one of our Floor athletes that helped us get to State,” Wollschlager explained. “During the last four meets of the season, each of her floor scores counted towards the team’s score. Her floor score started out as a 7.5 and ended with an 8.7 at the state meet.”

The Coaches Awards went to Gemma Street and Hannah. They each also received a Senior Award.  “Gemma and Hannah have completed their high school gymnastics careers with great accomplishments. They were both recognized for their determination, dedication, and hard work throughout their years at MHS,” said Wollschlager. “They both had difficult injuries throughout their career, but never gave up and always showed up for their teammates. They have been amazing leaders for the younger ones on this team and will be greatly missed in the gym, but we are excited to see where they go in the future.”

JV Most Points Per Event:
Nuria achieved 40.3 points on the Vault and 38.45 in the Floor Exercise. Marley Pinkert achieved 28.55 points on the Bars, 33.65 on the Beam, and 136.05 in the All-Around

JV Top Scores:
Nuria recorded an 8.35 on the Vault. Timbree achieved 7.4 on the Bars.  Abigail Benike reached 8.15 on the Beam. -Nuria achieved an 8.35 on the Floor, and Abigail recorded 30.25 in the All-Around.

Major M letter winners: 
Senior –  Hannah Brown and Gemma Street
Sophomore –  Madilyn Sletten and  Macyn Dunnihoo  
Freshman –  Raina Untalan 
Eighth Grade –  Aria Prasnicki and  Jada Leigh Wellnitz 
Seventh Grade- Timbree Spors, Nuria Rodriguez, and Marley Pinkert 

Minor M letter winners: 
Sophomore – Riley Ehlebracht 
Seventh  grade –  Abigail Benike, Elise Graham, and Tenley Bohn.

The gymnastics team thanked the staff and parents and everyone in the community who supported and helped them throughout the season.

Submitted Photos-Team Photo: L-R top; Aria Prasnicki, Raina Untalan, Madilyn Sletten, Gemma Street, Macyn Dunnihoo, Jada Leigh Wellnitz.
L-R bottom; Nuria Rodriguez, Timbree Spors, Marley Pinkert, Abigail Benike, Elise Graham, Riley Ehlenbracht.
Not pictured: Hannah Brown & Tenley Bohn
Plaque photo L-R: Timbree Spors (hardest worker), Nuria Rodriguez (Rookie of the Year), Gemma Street (Coaches & Senior Award) Macyn Dunnihoo (Most points Vault & Floor, Most Dedicated) Jada Leigh Wellnitz (Most Improved) Not Pictured Hannah Brown (Coaches & Senior Award & Top Scores-Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor & Most Points Bars, Beam & All-Around)