#TeamTexas AYOP 2016 - Texas Gems

Only T-minus 5 days until the kickoff of AYOP! We know all those traveling are busy packing, preparing, and trying to get in as many hours at the gym as possible. These next two girls are no exception!

Tonight's post takes us to good ol' San Antone to meet two ladies from the Texas Gems. The Texas Gems, based out of San Antonio, was started and coached by Major Margaret Mann. Margaret has teamed up with her daughter, Melinda Mann White, and two former students, Tori May & Heather Harmer Hayden, to make up the awesome coaching team that is the heart of the Texas Gems.

For 2016, the Texas Gems will be sending two competitors to America's Youth On Parade! On the left we have Alessandra Marotta, and on the right we have Ashley Sneed.

Alessandra is currently the Feature Twirler for Central Catholic High School and will be competing in events for the Intermediate Junior division.

Ashley Sneed just finished representing San Antonio as Miss Alamo City at the Miss Texas competition and will be competing in events for the Advanced Senior division.

All of Texas wishes Alessandra and Ashley good luck and we can't wait to see you all in Indiana!