Gymnastics: Elks’ Felt qualifies for state and team places 4th
in section  Alex Felt got the silver medal on floor exercise and
also qualified for state in all-around placing fourth. (Photo by
Bruce Strand)  by Bruce Strand, Sports editor  Led by state all-
around qualifier Alex Felt, the Elk River-Zimmerman gymnasts
made a strong showing in the Section 7AA hosted by the Elks on
Friday evening.  Elk junior Alana Embury placed 10th all-around.
(Photo by Bruce Strand)  The Elks scored 135.25 points and
placed fourth among nine teams in a meet dominated by No. 2
ranked Cambridge-Isanti.  Cheering them on were the Rogers
portion of the co-op that won Section 5AA on Wednesday.
“Section week is a long week but both of our programs did
fantastic,” reflected coach Jenn Bartlett, whose combined team
was Northwest Suburban Conference champion.  Alex Felt stuck her
landing on the bars where she placed sixth. (Photo by Bruce
Strand)  Felt, a senior, placed fourth all-around, behind three
Cambridge-Isanti athletes, with 3