Added on June 25, 2018  Marsha Chartrand

Local girls excel at 2018 Meijer State Games

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Roseanna (left) and Phoenix (left) Waters are pictured with their dad (and coach), Jeff Waters, at the Meijer Games 2018. Photo courtesy of the Waters family.

Phoenix Waters and Roseanna Waters, both of Manchester, participated in the Meijer State Games 2018 last weekend in Kentwood, MI.

Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that welcomes athletes regardless of age or ability. The Games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living among residents of the state of Michigan.

Phoenix earned the gold medal in women’s wrestling for the 140-pound weight class, in the 14-19 year old age bracket. Roseanna earned double silver medals, tying for second place in the Girls 12-13 400-meter run, and also in the Girls 12-13 1-mile run. Roseanna credits her middle school track coach, Emily Tucker, for always pushing her past her limits.

These results mean that both girls will qualify to advance to the Games of America, which will be held next summer in Lynchburg, VA.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.

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