The LaPorte Slicers hosted New Prairie tonight in a joint senior night honoring Slicer Senior Ava Penziol and Seniors Anna Jasnieski and Silvi Small from New Prairie. Although it wasn't our best meet it was a very memorable and emotional night with a packed crowd, family and friends traveling in from out of state, and a lot of love and support. The Slicers lost to New Prairie High School (89.725 - 92.325). Senior Ava Penziol was 4th on vault (7.8), 2nd on bars with a season high score of 8.075, tied fo 2nd on beam (7.975), 3rd on floor (7.95) and all-around with a 31.8. Freshman Evie Travis tied on vault with teammate Genny Witulski (7.65), 3rd on bars with a season high of 7.775, won beam (8.225), was 2nd on floor with another season high of 8.625, and 2nd overall with a 32.275. Genny Witulski also placed 8th on bars (4.55), 6th on beam (6.35) and all-around (25.15) and 8th on floor (6.575). Jules Schadt was 9th on vault (7.5), 7th on bars with a season high of 5.05, 10th on beam, 9th on floor (6.175) and 10th overall 22.7. Aerabella Churchill competed vault for the first time earning 11th with a 7.15 and 11th on bars. Tonight was a great night filled with love and support and we are so very prouf of Ava Penziol and all that she has brought to the LaPorte High School program. The Slicers travel to Merrillville on Saturday, Jan. 27 for the Pirate Invite and to make up their dual meet that was cancelled last week due to the blizzard.