Q&A with Molly Gearin, 11, solo gymnast
Q: Is this your first year as the only person on the gymnastics team?
A: No, last year it was just me as well. However, my freshman year I was with two seniors, Lisa Kohmescher and Sara Wesselkamper.
Q: Where do you practice, and who do you train with?
A: Since it’s only me I have to drive to Indian Hill for practice every day and practice with the Cincinnati Country Day team. I’ve done that the past two years so I know all of the other girls and we’re good friends now.
Q: Did you do anything special over the summer to train for the upcoming season?
A: I practiced a few days a week with the Mason Gymnastics team. I’ve been working on some new skills that I’ll be able to use during meets.
Q: Do you have any specific goals for the upcoming season?
A: One of my overall high school goals is to make it to State, so I have this year and the next. My best chance would be for either floor or vault, my two best events.
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