Sun-Times top boys gymnastics teams, individuals

Updated: March 23, 2011 3:52PM

TEAMS

1. Stevenson: With a trio of all-arounders, the Patriots are looking for their fifth state title.

2. Lincoln-Way co-op: Ajani Cargle, who was 13th in all-around last year, hopes to lead the Knights to the top spot.

3. Conant: Steve Rink and Brian Reedy lead the Cougars, who were third last year

4. Wheaton co-op: Darren Fill, Mike Brackman and Bayly Shelly lead a talented and deep squad that was eighth last year.

5. Palatine: Matt Lee and Damian Przystal lead the Pirates, who are looking to return to state.

6. Glenbard North: The Panthers, who were sixth last year, return all-arounders Ryan Kennedy and Jared Vandenack.

7. Downers Grove North: Luke Wychocki, Luke Schubert, Lee Walker, Matt Rankow and John Schubert have the Trojans thinking about state.

8. Hinsdale Central: All-arounder Tyler Leahy leads a strong group of specialists that includes Nate Wiengard and Dave Hutchinson.

9. Buffalo Grove: The Bison have not qualified for state since 1980, but could make it this year behind Eugene Blackmon, Kyle Siebert, Kyle Chamberlain and Erik Balko.

10. Mundelein: Scott Marthinsen leads a deep squad that hopes to make its first state appearance in six years.

ALL-AROUNDERS

1. Mike Wilner, Stevenson, sr.

2. Darren Fill, Wheaton co-op, sr.

3. Steve Rink, Conant, sr.

4. Joey Mauk, Conant, so.

5. Ryan Kennedy, Glenbard North, sr.

6. Scott Siegel, Stevenson, sr.

7. Luke Wyckocki, Downers Grove North, jr.

8. Ajani Cargle, Lincoln-Way co-op, jr.

9. Robbie Brown, Highland Park, sr.

10. Tyler Leahy, Hinsdale Central, jr.

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