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With a three-for-three sweep in both the team and overall all-arounds, Eastern Montana Gymnastics won every top award available at the Rebel Round Up in Minot, North Dakota on March 4-5, 2023. All three teams (Bronze, Silver and Gold) won first place, and three individuals (Ila Lehner, Jud Rehbein and Lina Smith) took home the top placings in each level in the all-around.

In the Bronze level, Ila once again dominated, finishing with first places on vault, balance beam, floor and all-around, out of 45 gymnasts. Coming in second was teammate Allie Olson, who was second on floor, tied for...