High Schools: Hurst L.D. Bell

"I grew up in the gym," the Hurst L.D. Bell junior. "When you learn new skills, you have this urge to keep going, and it's a good sport to get over your fears."

Holt finished second in the all-around at last month's state meet and became the third straight L.D. Bell gymnast to be named SportsDay's boys gymnast of the year. His older brother, Abram, won it in 2007.

Holt finished third in the all-around at last year's meet after missing three months because of a broken right femur. Holt competed injury-free this year, and it made a difference at the state meet.

Holt earned 10s in the floor exercise, parallel bars and the high bar during compulsories. He had another 10 in the vault at the district meet.

"I had time to keep improving," Holt said. "I didn't have to worry about injuries."

Team based on performances at the state meet.

Kevin Muenz, Garland Lakeview: Lakeview used a strong showing in the optional round to vault from fifth place after compulsories and finish second overall behind Bryan in the team competition. Lakeview earned second-place spots in the high bar, vault and rings during optionals.