Senior Spotlight

SPASH Panthers made their way to the 2026 WIAA Division 1 state gymnastics championships in Wisconsin Rapids and left with fifth place finish in the team competition after several of their gymnasts had strong showings, including senior Cheyenne Cornell, who stood out on the bars during the team competition posting a score of 8.8667 during team competition and finished sixth in the same event during the individual competition with a score of 8.9550.

Cheyenne began gymnastics at the age of five, as her mother, Michelle, introduced her to the sport.

Forming bonds through gymnastics has given Cheyenne plenty of rewards. “My favorite part about gymnastics is the people I met and the connections I made with them. Having teammates that go through the same highs and lows brought us closer as a team and gave me memories and experiences I will never forget.”

Cheyenne has been able to navigate schoolwork throughout her tenure at SPASH. “I think it got easier from freshman year to senior year, transitioning from middle school to high school was definitely stressful, and I learned better how to balance the school work with sports as time went on.”

Being cool under pressure has been Cheyenne’s calling card during her high school career.” My biggest asset while competing is my ability to stay calm and relaxed before my routine. I remind myself to compete as I practice and to give each routine everything I have.”

Many moments stick out for Cheyenne in her high school career, “My most memorable experience in high school sports was hosting conference. It was super loud the entire meet and just a fun atmosphere to be in. There were lots of friends and family in the stands, and everyone was cheering for everyone.”
Cheyenne shouts out some of her teammates she’s had over the years, “I’m super lucky to have always had great coaches and teammates, but one I have always been close with since I started gymnastics is Salyssa Kellerman. I also met one of my best friends, Olivia Manternach, after starting gymnastics at SPASH. Those two have made this sport super enjoyable and memorable for me.”

As Cheyenne looks back, she can see the growth she has had over her time at SPASH, “It makes me proud of myself to see how I’ve grown as an athlete and a person throughout the past 4 years. Sports have definitely shaped me into who I am now. Freshman year was intimidating, but coaches, teammates, family, and experiences have all taught me how to be resilient, dedicated, a team player, and a leader.”