Kingston’s Yamane places third on bars at state gymnastics chamionships

TACOMA — Mikka Yamane scored 9.350 to place third on bars in the WIAA 2A State Gymnastics Championships, Feb. 17 in the Tacoma Dome.

Sydney Griswold of Sammamish placed first, scoring 9.625. Kaysha Walford of Lake Washington placed second, scoring 9.400.

Yamane scored 34.450 in all-around on Feb. 16, placing 19th. She tied for 12th on bars in the qualifying round, scoring 8.800 to advance to the finals.