The Emporia High gymnastics team opened its season on Tuesday with a dual at Newton.
Newton won the dual with 90.750 points while Emporia High had 77.2 points.
Addy Malone led Emporia High with a third place finish in the All-Around Competition with a total of 29.035. Malone had an 8.15 on vault good for fourth, 6.5 on bars good for third, 7.735 on beam good for second, and 6.65 on floor. Chloe Fischer finished third in vault with a total of 8.25. Jaylin Dirkason finished fourth with a 7.6 in floor while Analee Hubner had a 7.4 in floor good for fifth.
Emporia High will head to Lawrence for a meet on Saturday. Emporia High’s lone home meet is Sept. 23.