Kayla DiCello, a 2022 graduate of Northwest High School in Germantown and Boyds resident, took the Winter Cup women’s all-around title on Saturday, posting a 56.850, ahead of Skye Blakely (54.650) and Hezly Rivera (54.000).
Last April, DiCello announced she would be taking a gap year from the University of Florida to return to her club gym, Hill’s Gymnastics in Gaithersburg to pursue her goal of the 2024 Olympics. Many believe the strategy has paid off, as DiCello has since been named to the U.S. national team after an eighth place finish at nationals, served as the alternate for the 2023 world team, and won gold with the team and in the all-around at the Pan American Games.
“I feel a lot better than I did back in 2021,” DiCello said of the last Olympic year. “Just with all the experience, it’s been very helpful and it helps my confidence and really just trusting myself and trusting the skills that I’m showing.”
“I think this meet was really good for me and my confidence,” DiCello said (Olympics.com). “Going into this meet, I was really just focused on hitting my routines, trying out my new skills I’ve been working on, and gaining some confidence with that. I feel like I did a pretty good job with that.”
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Free Community Father-Daughter Dance
Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!
In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
