The injury-beset Auburn Mountainview gymnastics team gritted out a second-place finish at the West Central District III/Southwest District 3A meet, earning a spot at this weekend’s state championships at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

The Lions scored 158.425 points at Mount Rainier High School despite injuries to Sara Fiksdal (hyper-extended elbow), Kelly Watrous (concussion) and Hanna Houch (pulled groin).

Enumclaw won the team title with 173.750 points.

“Considering all the injuries to the team, I feel we did great,” coach Jayme Hostetter said.

Fiksdal, who was 10th in the all-around with a 33.325, took second on the balance beam with a 8.950.

Cassie Hunt and Houck finished 17th and 18th all-around, with scores of 32.300 and 32.175, respectively.

Katie Hayward was 30th in the all-around with a 30.450.

Lauren Brudvik, Delaney Ralph, Vasha McQuarrie, Kristen Scott and Emily Morgan also contributed to the Lions’ finish.

Enumclaw’s Olivia Bannerot was first in the all-around field with a score of 37.200.

“What continues to surprise me the most is that all of the girls stepped up and did their best,” Hostetter said.

State competition begins Friday.

“If we can keep the kids healthy the next week and just do what we do well, we should come home with a trophy, hopefully,” Hostetter said.

ALSO: Auburn Riverside senior Latia Coburn was fourth on the uneven bars at the district meet, earning a spot at the state 4A championships. Coburn scored a 9.025 on the bars.