Abby McDermott has grown accustomed to the looks she gets whenever she starts talking to someone about her chosen sport. The slight turn of the head. The brief pause in the conversation.

"Hi, I'm Brit Hertz! Follow along as I take on fun gymnastics-based challenges, pull pranks on my boyfriend, and have an overall blast with my friends." ...

The Cougars competed in five categories, walking away with a bronze, two silver medals, a gold and a national title trophy.