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Kuksuk, Alden lead Palatine to regional title

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Palatine's Abby Alden dismounts from the balance beam during Wednesday's gymnastics regional at Palatine.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Barrington's Tara Schumann competes on the floor exercise during Wednesday's gymnastics regional at Palatine.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Buffalo Grove's Diandra Duenser competes on the uneven parallel bars during Wednesday's gymnastics regional at Palatine.

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Palatine's Claudia Przystal dismounts from the balance beam during Wednesday's gymnastics regional at Palatine.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Hersey's Annie Johnson competes on the floor exercise during Wednesday's gymnastics regional at Palatine.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

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Palatine seniors Nicole Kuksuk and Abby Alden were able to hit when it counted in Wednesday night's girls gymnastics regional hosted by the Pirates. Kuksuk tied for first on the beam (9.45) and Alden took third on beam (9.125) in helping Palatine nip Barrington 139.25-139.775 as the Pirates secured their 15th regional title.