ELMHURST – In order to get to the gymnastics complex at York High School, spectators and participants alike have to climb a set of stairs before reaching their destination.

A week after taking the Upstate Eight Conference gymnastics crown, the St. Charles co-op team will be climbing the proverbial stairs a little more after winning the IHSA York Girls Regional Championship.

St Charles – which is a mix of girls from East and North – won the five-team regional with a score of 145.2 to advance to the Glenbard West Sectional taking place Tuesday after having a strong all-around meet despite the loss of junior Sidney Copeland.