Mars Area Centennial School fifth-grader Gianna Nicotra placed in the 2021 Pennsylvania Level 6 State Championships, held May 7-9 at CO-OP Gymnastics (Easton, Pa.).

Nicotra, a member of the X-Cel Gymnastics Team, tied for first place with a score of 9.65 in the Floor event in the Junior B Division. She also earned a score of 9.000 on the Vault; 8.100 on Bars; and 8.975 on Beam.

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