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Three Local Female Athletes to Watch...
Meet KyLee, KyLee started her wrestling journey in 6th grade. She volunteers in the middle school wrestling room, hoping to inspire young girls, like her sister, to continue wrestling. She is a two-time state champion and a two-time Fargo All-American. KyLee is currently ranked 17th in the nation. As a junior at Belgrade High School, KyLee is also a Varsity Cheerleader.
Taya Emmert is a 4th grader from Bozeman who LOVES gymnastics. She started gymnastics when she was 4 and decided to join the competitive team when she turned 6. She now competes as a Level 4 gymnast for Lone Mountain Gymnastics. Her favorite memories from gymnastics are competing alongside her friends and coming in first place at the state meet for her level 3 floor routine in 2023. Taya is a very active kid who can be found at home creating her own routines on her trampoline, cruising the neighborhood with her friends and working on arts and crafts projects for her family. She also participates in softball, basketball, and volleyball and is a genuine sweetheart beloved by her friends and family.
Meet Zhanna Belt, an 8-year-old figure skater who started on a local cattail pond, progressed through learn-to-skate sessions and now thrives as a member of the Bozeman Figure Skating Club. Zhanna’s dedication to her craft is unparalleled; she trains six days a week, including early mornings before school. She finds her stride on the competition stage, having showcased her skills across Montana, Arizona and Utah. Watch out for this rising star as she prepares to shine at the State Games of America in San Diego this July. Beyond the ice, Zhanna cherishes school, time with friends and a variety of hobbies including skiing, gymnastics, math, drawing, biking and swimming.
