Twin sisters Saundra and Ellie Stodden, now seniors, have been in gymnastics since they were eighteen months old. Quickly noticing their tendencies to climb different appliances throughout their household, their parents decided to let the twins go wild at their local gym. Exposure to gymnastics at a young age has led the Stodden twins to develop strong skills for the sport. Now, in their final season, they are leading the Northfield Raiders Gymnastics Team as captains. With less than a season remaining in their high school careers, they are hoping to go out with a bang.

The team has gone through many changes in practicing facilities. They even once practiced in an old K-Mart store in Northfield. During the most recent off-season, the Raiders were invited to practice in the Farmington Gymnastics and Cheer Building. “We are adapting well to the new gym in Farmington,” Ellie explains. Having a comfortable space to practice in is very important for the gymnasts to focus. “The facility is very nice and the staff is very welcoming, which makes it feel like home. We’re really excited to have the opportunity to practice there and reach our goals,” adds Saundra. Though the team has undergone many changes in practice spaces, they are flipping through adversity.