Kari Steck knows the challenge is immense.
But Steck — Middleton’s girls gymnastics coach — believes her Cardinals are ready.
Middleton heads to the 10-team Mukwonago Sectional Thursday where the opponents and the format will be different from past years.
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, five teams will compete in the first session, then Middleton and four other teams will compete at night. In the past, all 10 teams competed at the same time.
After the two sessions end, the top two teams will qualify for state, as well as the top five individuals on vault, bars, beam, floor and all-around competition.
“It's challenging going into the Milwaukee-area sectional this year with so few meets, but we're hopeful the girls just keep positive attitudes,” Steck said. “We are all just so grateful that we've been able to practice and compete at all, and do so safely.”