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Saucon Hometown Hero: SV Fifth-Grade Gymnast is State Champion on Bars

Sabrina Theurer competed against other Level 7 gymnasts from throughout Pennsylvania and won first place on the Bars after receiving a nearly perfect score of 9.8.

Note: The photos and information below are contributed.

Saucon Valley student success in athletics continued last weekend, when a fifth-grader from Saucon Valley Elementary School competed in the Pennsylvania State Level 7 Gymnastics Championships at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., and became a state champion in the process.

Sabrina Theurer competed against other Level 7 gymnasts from throughout Pennsylvania and won first place on the Bars after receiving a nearly perfect score of 9.8.

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Sabrina also won second place on the Floor, scoring a 9.45.

“The Saucon Valley community has definitely had an impact in helping to raise champions,” a family member who shared the information with Saucon Source said.

Congratulations to Sabrina on her championship! To nominate a Saucon Hometown Hero, click here.

Sabrina Theurer is a fifth grade student at Saucon Valley Elementary School.
Sabrina Theurer is a fifth grade student at Saucon Valley Elementary School.
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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. A Bethlehem native, he has a Bachelor’s degree in history and has maintained a lifelong affinity for the subject. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership. He thanks the community, whose continued support makes this site possible.