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SALEM, N.H. — Flanked on all sides by its schools many championship banners, the Salem High School gymnastics team made sure it would raise another to the ceiling as it won its third consecutive and 15th overall State championship in its home gym.

Salem, paced by Leeann Vadala and Shareen Kirata, dominated a six-team meet at home to finish the regular season undefeated (21-0) and in prime position for the state meet Feb. 21 at Salem. Vadala broke the school record in the bars (9.4) and had a personal-best score in the floor (9.3) and a best-ever score of 35.9 while placing first in the all-around. Kirata had a PR score of 9.0 in the vault and a personal-best score of 34.7 in all-around.

Courtney Thompson took first in the floor and third in the all-around to help lead Pinkerton (127.6) to a first-place finish  against Pelham (102.4), Souhegan (111.9) and Spaulding (122.1). Joining Thompson in winner's row was Alex Halle, who took third in the beam. Chelsea I'Anson of Pelham finished fifth in all-around.

Courtney Thompson led the way for the Astros with first place finishes in the bars (8.3), beam (9.15), floor (9.2) and all-around (34.95) as Pinkerton topped Londonderry, 131-125. Both scores were season highs for each club. Leah Jackson was the Lancer's top performer with a first in vault (8.35) and a second place showing in the overall (32.65).