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SJB's Johnson captures CHSAA individual title

Quick ReadJohnson solidified her reign as the CHSAA's premier gymnast with her fourth title in as many years.

Jasmine Johnson scores a 9.35 on the balance

Photo credit: James A. Escher | Jasmine Johnson scores a 9.35 on the balance beam during the CHSAA gymastics individual championship at Holy Trinity High School. (Oct. 30, 2009

In an explosion of speed and grace on vault, Jasmine Johnson backflipped onto the horse and performed a double-tuck in midair, landing solidly on the dismount. Most of the spectators at Holy Trinity High School on Friday night looked on in awe, with some scattered cheers thrown into the mix.

Then she did it again. That's when the standing ovation kicked in.

Spell broken, Johnson was...

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