Berkley Unified Figure Skating Team Competes at State Championship

The Berkley, Royal Oak, Ferndale Unified Figure Skating Team (BROU) had another fantastic high school figure skating season, ending with the students skating at the State Championships. Following are highlights from the team.

The Level C Team came in 3rd place at District Finals. Skaters include Elena Keenan (Senior), Ally Pollock (Senior), Rosa Moody (Sophomore), Theresa Solomon (Sophomore) and Clarice Thielbar (Freshman).

The Level B Team won 1st place at District Finals, making them back-to-back District 6 Champions and earning a trip to the State Championships. Skaters include Maggie Day (Senior), Lily Garska (Junior), Maddie Gold (Junior) and Hannah Wardrope (Junior).

On March 9 and 10, BROU members competed at the State Championship. During Saturday’s individual competitions the skaters placed as follows:

• Rosa Moody placed 4th in Excel Pre-Preliminary Freestyle.
• Theresa Solomon placed 6th in Excel Pre-Preliminary Freestyle.
• Hannah Wardrope placed 4th in Excel Pre-Preliminary Freestyle and 8th in Pre-Bronze Swing Ice Dance.
• Maddie Gold placed 5th in Excel Intermediate Freestyle and 9th in Pre-Silver Fourteen Step Ice Dance.
• Lily Garska placed 8th in Excel Intermediate Plus Freestyle.
• Maggie Day placed 2nd in Pre-Bronze Swing Ice Dance and 7th in Excel Intermediate Plus Freestyle.

Congratulations to all of the Berkley Bears BROU skaters on an excellent season!