By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The eighth set of rankings for the 2008-09 gymnastics season has been released by the Indiana High School Gymnastics Coaches, and Valparaiso is back at the top spot after surpassing previous leader Fort Wayne Dwenger.
Meanwhile, the third through 11th slots stay the same led by Chesterton (third), Hagerstown (fourth), and Columbus North (fifth). Logansport is this week’s big mover, going from 16th to 12th, while Owen Valley (18th) and Columbus East (20th) are new.
Your Top 21 from Feb. 24, courtesy of ingymnastics.com:
1. Valparaiso 180 (12)
2. Fort Wayne Dwenger 165 (1)
3. Chesterton 141
4. Hagerstown 138
5. Columbus North 135
6. Roncalli 104
7. New Castle 100
8. LaPorte 76
9. Merrillville 70
10. Carroll (Fort Wayne) 68
11. Fort Wayne Northrop 27
12. Logansport 25
13. Fort Wayne Snider 23
14. Franklin Central 22
14. Jeffersonville 22
16. Center Grove 18
17. Crown Point 15
18. Owen Valley 8
19. Michigan City 7
20. Columbus East 6
21. Bloomington South 5