Yates Gym holds its breath in anticipation when music hits the air. Gymnasts stop twirling on bars and come to a standstill on beam to watch the Bruins take the floor. Even when it’s just another ...

Danie Ferris’ mind is racing. She salutes the judges and takes a deep breath before stepping onto the blue mat and rolling down into her beginning pose: right arm extended, right leg bent and toes ...