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Grooms Sisters Compete in DeKalb
Gabby and Grace Grooms competed in the USA Gymnastics Illinois State Meet in DeKalb, IL on March 27. They are the daughters of Nick and Heidi Grooms and train at Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics, Mattoon. In order to qualify for state, a gymnast must receive an all around score of 34 or higher in earlier gymnastics competitions. Gabby received a third on floor in Level 3 Senior D age 10. Grace was the Vault Champion for Level 3 Junior E age 9.