The Smithtown varsity gymnastics team are county champions once again. Competing at Hauppauge High School, Smithtown not only captured the county championship this weekend but did so in record-breaking fashion. In the victory, Smithtown set a new school record with an outstanding team score of 181.175 points, edging out Bay Shore/Islip (170.925) and West Islip (167.925) in a nail biter. The performance came just 0.4 points shy of tying the overall county record, highlighting the team’s exceptional consistency and precision throughout the meet.
Led by their head coach Jess Berroyer, this championship marks Smithtown’s second straight county title and their third in the past four years, further cementing their status as one of Long Island’s elite gymnastics programs. Going back-to-back highlights the team’s depth and dedication, which were on full display, with standout performances across all four events.
Senior gymnast Amanda Burns and junior Brooke Dunn shined in the all-around competition, finishing second and third, respectively. Burns posted an impressive all-around score of 36.3, while Dunn earned 35.7, helping to propel Smithtown to its record-setting total.
It was Senior Bayla Goldberg who was the star of the day, capturing first place in all four events with remarkable scores of 9.4 on vault, 9.725 on bars, 9.7 on beam, and 9.575 on floor. Her all-around total of 38.4 led all competitors and underscored her dominance and poise under pressure. Her uneven bar performance was the highlight of the day.
With yet another championship and a new school record now added to their impressive legacy, the Smithtown varsity gymnastics team continues to set the standard for excellence in Suffolk County. The athletes and coaches alike will look to carry this momentum forward as they prepare for upcoming state-level competition, where they’ll aim to add yet another chapter to their impressive championship tradition.