Ball helped the Hornets to a slim victory over St. Johnsbury Academy Jan. 19, 138.75-134.4, with breakthrough performances in uneven bars and floor exercise, scoring 9.3 on both to win both — tying all-around winner Anna Cushing of St.J for floor honors. Those efforts helped Essex post its highest score of the season to win. Ball was also a close second to Cushing for all-around honors, 35.3-35.1. “Livia is one of the hardest workers on the team and it was very exciting to see all her hard work pay off this weekend,” coach Mary Krug said.
Athlete of the Week: Livia Ball
