An Ohio high school is on one of the greatest winning streaks in sports. What's the secret?

"Most people don't understand that it's just so expected. A Fraction of a Point by Nina Mandell Single championships can define a legacy for many athletes and a whole program. Some of the greatest teams in sports from Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies to the Golden State Warriors at the height of the Splash Brothers era built dynasties by winning three or four titles in a short span."

"[Our coaches] are always working together and they take different parts of their knowledge and put it together just to make our routines an extra tenth better, said Kirin. And I think that can really set us apart. The coaches also try to keep a close eye on other teams across the state that they don't compete against in the regular season through social media posts and videos and meet reports."

"the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees have won the state title every year since 2004. Coach Maria Schneider also feels the stakes rise every year as the number grows even though she's been to the meet so many times before. She and her assistant coach, Leah Miko, spend the season trying to tinker with the gymnasts' routines to add an extra skill to boost their potential scores."

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School gymnastics team has maintained an unprecedented 20-year state championship streak since 2004. Seniors Rachel Kirin and Kyla Haverdill face immense pressure to continue this legacy. Coach Maria Schneider and assistant coach Leah Miko employ meticulous strategies to maintain their dominance, including fine-tuning gymnasts' routines by adding skills to increase scores by tenths of points. The coaching staff monitors competing teams across Ohio through social media and meet reports to identify evolving threats. Competition varies yearly depending on talent distribution among state teams. The team has also navigated injuries during the current season while preparing for the state championship.

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