2009 IHSA Boys' Gymnastics - State Finals: Still Rings

1. Doug Rybar, Downers Grove North, (sr.) 9.55

2T. Gary Soper, Lake Park, (sr.) 9.50

2T. Mike Spevack, Highland Park/Deerfield co-op, (sr.) 9.45

4. Bryan Pusateri, Stevenson, (sr.) 9.35

5T. Isaac Kruspe, Lincoln-Way co-op, (so.) 9.30

5T. Jesus Soto, Glenbard North, (so.) 9.30

7. Scott Wiedmeyer, Glenbard South, (jr.) 9.15

8. Tyler Arl, Glenbard North, (sr.) 9.10

9T. Kyle Carmona, York, (sr.) 9.00

9T. Justin Maxwell, Ag Science Academy, (sr.) 9.00

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• 2009
• IHSA
• Boys'
• Gymnastics
• State
• Finals
• Still
• Rings

[Sylar000000]

What level are these guys competing in?

[kdmukai]

It's the Illinois high school league--they don't use the standard level system. I think it would be roughly equivalent to level 9.

[jparkdzg]

iirc, a maltese that isnt locked out or low enough is typically credited as deducted planche. and i dont think you ever get deducted for using false grip on a cross unless is ridic overdone. at least, i never heard of it happening

[daboss1221]

my coach wouldn't let any of the people on our team compete a Maltese because you get A credit if you aren't locked out and low enough. it's in the IHSA rule book. Gary should have gotten an A for it

[arielmargalit]

By the way, unlike everyone else, Spevack is the only kid out there who can do a perfect cross WITH OUT false grip. Rybar was way over scored, Spevack deserves the title.

[memmg2002]

not gotten credit for the maltese??? he got credit for a back uprise planche, which is also a D because he changed up his routine so you are completely wrong on your judgements there. his crosses were fine, they were locked and the only deduc. would be for a minor false grip (which everyone does). And lets not forget he holds the STATE RECORD WITH A 9.9. Coming from a team mate of his, he is the best ring man in the state and deserved the state title.

[daboss1221]

Gary should not have gotten credit for his Maltese. without proper separation a sufficient arm bend a Maltese is an A not a D and he definitely should have gotten an A. he also was too high. his crosses also were not without tenths. although i agree Doug did not deserve a 9.55 i find Gary deserved a far lower score also. plus he never pointed his toes.

[TheExperiencedobserv]

Gary Soper , Lake Park H.S. (navy w/ white pants) is the 5th up in this video. Doug Rybar is up 6th.

[AndJusticeForAll2]

which one is gary soper?