Arundel grad excels in lesser-known world of synchro-skating

When Carli Jenkins struggled with one aspect of ice skating, another avenue opened in a sport that has been her passion since the age of 7.

The Arundel High School graduate realized years ago she might never make the grade in the extremely competitive world of figure skating when she struggled with jumps.

She was directed toward a lesser-known skating discipline that has propelled her to being one of the best in the world.

Jenkins admits she had never even heard of "synchro" before being asked to join a local team based at the Piney Orchard skating rink,...