Despite missing a large portion of the team due to injuries and illness, the Ballard High School gymnastics team squeaked out a 159.8-158.75 victory over Bothell Jan. 21.

Tayler Stern had another big meet for the Beavers, finishing first on the vault with a score of 9.2, the floor with 9.05 and bars with a season and career-high 9.65. She also placed third on the beam with a score of 8.2.

Stern's scores were good enough for first-all around with 36.1.

Erica Redman took first on the beam with 8.7.

Maria Volk came in second on the vault, bars and beam with scores of 8.5, 7.5 and 8.3 respectively. She placed third all-around with 32.5.

The Beavers got a couple of fifth-place finishes from Shannon Donnelly on the bars and Molly Barnes on the floor.

Ballard is 5-2 on the season.

Coach Stephanie Gundel said she is looking forward to the team rebounding from its various ailments for the final regular season meet next week, 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Ballard High School against Bellevue.

After that, Ballard will compete in the KingCo Championships Feb. 6.