Some athletes walk it off.
Abilene High's Joseph Deanda swung, flipped and vaulted off his injury Friday to lead Abilene High at the District 4-5A gymnastics meet at Eagle Gym. Going in to Saturday's optionals, the Eagles trail Odessa Permian by less than one point, which is just where AHS coach James Gerlach wanted his team to be after Friday's compulsories. We have a very strong optionals team, and I feel very comfortable about where we are right now. This is right where I want to be. It takes a lot of heart when your fingers are smashed to get out there and go.