Athletics News

Florence Little League Opening Day

The City of Florence opened the new Florence Sports Complex on Saturday March 25th with the Florence Little League Opening day. The opening day festivities included three first pitches and they were thrown by Mayor Ervin-Myers, Jeff Jeffers(Florence Little League President), and Mike Jones(Vice-President), the National Anthem was sung by Gracie...

3/27/23

City of Florence Athletics Department Awarded SC Athletics Program Branch (Over 25k/Below 50k)

The City of Florence Athletics Department was awarded the 2022 South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association SC Athletics Program Branch for population over 25,000 and under 50,000. The Athletics Department has seen significant growth in its facilities and programs over the past few years and is looking forward to continuing to serve the City...

12/15/22

Conference Carolinas to Hold Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships at Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center in 2023

FLORENCE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas is excited to announce that it will host its 2023 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center.

“We have a great relationship with the City...

9/21/22

Florence Gymnastics - Congratulations on a Successful weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Jan. 20!

The weekend of January 20^th, Florence Gymnastics competitive gymnastics team and families traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The gymnasts were competing at their third meet of the 2022-2023 competition season, Ultimate Beach Classic.

Florence Gymnastics started their first day of the meet with their Level 3 gymnasts.

Rilee Brown, a Level 3 gymnast, placed 1^st on Balance Beam, 3^rd place on Floor Exercise, 5^th place on Vault, 8^th place on Uneven Bars, and 5^th place All Around. Powers Lane placed 8^th on Uneven Bars, 9^th place on Balance Beam and 9^th place All Around. Kallie Davis, placed 6^th on Balance Beam, 9^th place on Vault, 9^th place on Balance Beam and 9^th place All Around. Charlotte Grider placed 1^st on Vault, 4^th place on Balance Beam, 5^thplace on Uneven Bars, 6^th place on Floor Exercise and 4^th place All Around.

The second day of the meet started off with the Xcel Silver and Xcel Bronze gymnasts.

Xcel Silver:

Jordyn Hemmingsen, an Xcel Silver gymnast, placed 10^th on Balance Beam, 10^th place on Uneven Bars and 10^th All Around. Peyton Poston placed 1^st on Balance Beam, 1^st place on Floor Exercise, 5^th place on Vault and 2^nd place All Around. Kara Gwyer placed 3^rd on Vault, 4^th place on Uneven Bars, 7^th place on Floor Exercise and 9^th place All Around.

Xcel Bronze:

Kimber Strawn, an Xcel Bronze gymnast, placed 2^nd on Floor Exercise, 3^rd place on Uneven Bars, 3^rd place on Balance Beam, and 3^rd place All Around. Brenlee Curlington placed 1^st on Uneven Bars with an incredible score of 9.750. Brenlee also placed 6^th place on Balance Beam and 6^th place All Around. Ella Bazen placed 7^th on Uneven Bars, 9^th place on Floor Exercise and 12^th place All Around. Chaney Lee placed 4^th on Vault, 4^th place on Floor Exercise, 6^th place on Balance Beam and 6^th place All Around. Chennedy Kegler placed 1^st place on Floor Exercise, 2^nd place on Balance Beam, 5^th place on Uneven Bars, 6^th place on Vault and 2^nd place All Around. Madelyn Atkisnon placed 7^th on Floor Exercise, 8^th place on Uneven Bars, 9^th place on Balance Beam and 11^th place All Around. Anna Kate Bazen placed 2^nd on Uneven Bars with an awesome score 9.700. Anna Kate also placed 4^th on Balance Beam, 5^th place on Vault and 4^th place All Around.

It was another very successful weekend for Florence Gymnastics. Between the team and individual awards, we are so proud of all our athletes. Many of our athletes competed against each other in the same age division. Even though they competed against each other, they were still very supportive and encouraging to their teammates.