Kyla Ross leads U.S. to gymnastics crown

By Dave Krider Apr 1, 2012, 10:37am

Lexie Priessman also stars for the junior team during meet in Jesolo, Italy.

Kyla Ross, a freshman from Aliso Niguel (Calif.), helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team to win the City of Jesolo Trophy on Saturday in Jesolo, Italy.The nine-member American team scored 236.950 points to win the senior crown over Italy and Russia. 

Ross won all-around with 59.850 points. She also took first on the uneven bars (15.050) and beam (15.500).

The five-member U.S. team also captured the junior division with 226.850 points. Cincinnati, Ohio freshman Lexie Priessman led the way by winning all-around honors with 56.950 points.