The 2019 Battle In The Arena tumbling competition is underway, and we cannot WAIT to see all of the amazing talent take the floor tonight! This competition is like no other and for the second time in a row you can watch the best of the best tumbling athletes do what they do best!

Athletes from all over the country submitted video entries for their chance at a spot on the big stage. Check out the selected athletes for Battle In The Arena 2019 HERE!

Here’s How It Works:

Athletes from four different divisions will be hitting the mat. The top athletes in each division will receive a medal, the chance to be featured in an exclusive shoe campaign, and contribute to the development of the next generation of Varsity Footwear!

Four Divisions At Battle In The Arena 2019

Junior Athlete: Males and Females 13 years of age and under as of 3/1/2019

Senior Male: 14-18 years of age as of 3/1/2019

Senior Female: 14-18 years of age as of 3/1/2019

Open Athlete: Males and Females 19+ years of age as of 3/1/2019

The event began at 7 PM CT and it’s about to be an exciting night! Check back here for minute-by-minute updates as the competition goes on.

Ready, Set, Tumble!

Time Update: 7:20 PM CT

The athletes have taken on the first round of the night in Battle In The Arena! There's been some amazing skills thrown so far and the action is only just beginning. The judges will have some tough decisions to make!

Time Update: 7:25 PM CT

The first finalist of the night have been announced! In no articular order, here they are!

Junior Athlete:

Kai Patterson

Emily Bott

TK McCray

Open Athlete:

Miguel Morales

Jack Kindey

Cameron Kennedy

Time Update: 7:30 PM CT

UP NEXT: Senior Male and Senior Female

The Senior athletes are warming up their best skills to take on round one and now it's up to the judges! Who will be the finalist heading into the next round? Stay tuned!

Time Update: 7:35 PM CT

Caleb Henderson showed amazing power from corner to corner!

Time Update: 7:40 PM CT

Kristen McCain showcased beautiful technique to finish off the Senior Female category!

Time Update: 7:45 PM CT

Brock Donald from Southern Athletics threw an impressive and clean pass in the Senior Male division!

Time Update: 7:50 PM CT

The Senior Male and Senior Female Finalist have been announced! 

Senior Male Finalist:

Grant Joest

Brock Donald

Caleb Alexander

Senior Female Finalist:

Kendall Hahn

Katie Evans

Kristen McCain

Time Update: 7:55 PM CT

Up Next: The Results!

And the winners are...

Time Update: 7:57 PM CT

Junior Athlete:

Bronze - Kai Patterson

Silver - TK McCray

GOLD - Emily Bott

Senior Female Athlete:

Bronze - Katie Evans

Silver - Kristen McCain

GOLD - Kendall Hahn

Senior Male Athlete:

Bronze - Brock Donald

Silver - Caleb Alexander

GOLD - Grant Joset

Open Athlete:

Bronze - Cameron Kennedy

Silver - Jack Kindey

GOLD - Miguel Morales

Time Update: 8:00 PM CT

And your overall 2019 Battle In The Arena GRAND CHAMPION is...

Grant Joset

Congratulations to all of the contestants at the 2019 Battle In The Arena! The talent here tonight was through the roof! Now stay tuned to Varsity TV all weekend long to watch these athletes put their skills on the mat with their teams at the 2019 NCA All-Star Nationals!

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