At the duel against Dickinson State meet, Mount Marty delivered an energetic routine that showcased both creativity and athleticism—even as the score sheets revealed room for improvement in execution.
Building Skills:
Mount Marty's building skills were solid but inconsistent. In the breakdown provided by one official, the partner/group stunts element earned a difficulty score of about 4.6 (with execution falling short at roughly 0.2), for a combined score near 4.8. The pyramids were a highlight, scoring a difficulty of 4.3 and execution of 3.3 (totaling 7.6), while basket tosses were rated with a difficulty of about 3.1 and an execution of 2.0, adding up to roughly 5.0. Overall, these elements contributed approximately 17.8 out of a possible 30 points—indicating a strong foundation that could benefit from more consistency in execution.
Tumbling/Jumping Skills:
In the tumbling and jumping category, the team's standing tumbling was scored at 3.1 for difficulty and 3.0 for execution (totaling 6.1). Although the details for running tumbling and jumps are a bit ambiguous, the routine featured standout jumps that demonstrated impressive height and precision. These athletic moments helped boost the overall score, even as minor errors in tumbling were noted.
Overall Routine & Presentation:
The overall routine was evaluated on choreography, showmanship, execution, and difficulty. The choreography was marked by a pick-up pace that conveyed confidence, and the "smile counts" factor in showmanship added a positive vibe. However, overall execution was flagged as needing refinement. One official's detailed breakdown reflected moderate scores in these areas, and while the combined performance total was around 65.7 out of 100, the clear takeaway was that polishing the execution could lead to higher scores in future meets.
Final Thoughts:
Mount Marty's routine was energetic and ambitious. Strong elements—like their pyramids and jumps—demonstrated the team's athletic capabilities, but the uneven execution in partner stunts and overall consistency kept the total in the mid-60s. With focused improvements on these details, Mount Marty has a solid foundation to build on for future competitions.
