Local Twirler Places Second In National Baton Competition

July 25, 2012

Colbi Kendall of Flomaton recently took part in the National Baton Twirling Competition on the campus of  Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana.

She placed second in the 2-baton 12-year old division, missing the title by one-tenth of a point. She competed against 33 girls from across the U.S. and Canada.

“Twirling is my life, I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t twirl,” Kendall said.

Kendall is the daughter of Keith and Alissa Lodge. She twirls with the Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers under the instruction of Melissa Majors.

Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

8 Responses to “Local Twirler Places Second In National Baton Competition”

  1. Angi B. on July 27th, 2012 11:57 am

    Congratulations Colbi, I knew you could do it baby girl…
    Yes, it is very true; for anyone that hasn’t ever seen Colbi twirl, she is quite the little spitfire.
    I’ve watched her from a very young age, twirl. I might add, she has worked so hard and still does…
    You go babygirl, Very proud of you…
    See ya at practice.

  2. Mom on July 27th, 2012 4:30 am

    The look on my daughter’s face as she finished her routine and exited the floor and flew into her dad’s arms was PRICELESS! I love you Baby Girl and we are so proud of you and I didn’t even mind when you ran into my arms and tackled me to the ground when you recieved your score!LOL

  3. Mary E. Blair on July 25th, 2012 7:33 pm

    Congratulations Colbi! Proud of you!

    Colbi is also a member of The Flomaton Hurricane Band

  4. L Vickery on July 25th, 2012 7:10 pm

    This girl is AmAzInG!!!! If you havent seen her twirl you are missing a true talent!! Congrats Colbi, you make Flomaton proud!!!

  5. Pam on July 25th, 2012 6:13 pm

    Congratulations Colbi. This is just the beginning to an amazing future. Congratulation Lissa and Keith she could not have done it without such supportive parents.

  6. MEL on July 25th, 2012 5:02 pm

    So proud of you Colbi. Maybe you can be one of Majorettes soon. We need some good twirlers.

  7. D Tullis on July 25th, 2012 7:34 am

    Congrats :-) GREAT!! Beautiful young lady!!!

  8. susan Brown on July 25th, 2012 12:40 am

    Colbi amazes me with her drive and talent ….. CONGRATULATIONS COLBI !!

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