SPRING SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS – Scripps Ranch News

ON TO NATIONALS: Julianna King, 12, a Marshall Middle School seventh grader, poses on the winner’s stand (middle). She recently competed in the USA Gymnastics Tumbling & Trampoline State Championship where she won first place in Tumbling (Level 8), second in Double Mini (Level 9) and third place in Trampoline (Level 9). Based on her results, she qualified for Nationals in two events. She has been in gymnastics since she was 4 and has been competing since she was 6. (courtesy photo)

UPSIDE DOWN: Scripps Ranch High pole vaulter Merrick Stroschine turns upside down as he attempts to clear the bar in a meet held in March. (photo by Jim Wick)

CONCENTRATION: Logan Pham prepares to return a shot during March 21 tennis action against La Jolla High. (photo by Jim Wick)

CROSSING HOME: Scripps Ranch High baseball player Daniel Lee crosses the plate in a 2-1 victory against Mira Mesa High on April 10. (photo by Jim Wick)

PLACEMENT: Allen Hulbert of Scripps Ranch High rises up to return the ball against Mira Mesa as the Falcons earned a volleyball victory in three straight sets on April 9. (photo by Jim Wick)