North Central sophomore Marissa Stephens finished eighth in her speed climbing division in the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Youth Championships at Valence, France.

The four-day competition concluded Sunday.

Stephens competed in the Youth B Female (born in 1994-95) class.

Stephens was joined by Indy Flash climbing teammates Kate Carr and Nathan Hadley, both of Carmel.

Carr, a Carmel High School senior, placed 19th in the Junior Female (born in 1990-91) class in difficulty climbing division.

“More than half the U.S. team got cut before semis so we were extremely proud of her accomplishments,” her father Phil Carr said in an e-mail.

Hadley, a Heritage Christian High School junior who was a national champion in July, did not advance from the speed qualifiers in the Youth A Male (born in 1992-93) because of a fall on the qualifying routes which disqualified him. Phil Carr said.
Hadley had posted the fastest time of any U.S. team member on his first qualifying route. Hadley finished in a tie for 40th.

There were more than 500 competitors from 39 countries in the tournament.