2019 MEET NOTES - Nebraska CornhuskersLive scoring is available through elevatethestage.com with...

The No. 15 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team travels to Toledo, Ohio to participate in the Elevate the Stage B1G Five meet featuring No. 24 Penn State, Iowa, Maryland and Michigan State on Friday, Feb. 22 with the meet beginning at 6 p.m. CT.

The two sessions will determine the seeding for the Big Ten Championships that will be hosted by Penn State later this March. Nebraska will be competeing in the fi rst session, with the second session having Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and Rutgers featured. Live scoring is available

through elevatethestage.com with live video being provided by FloGymnastics.com.

Nebraska currently is sitting at No. 15 in the Road to Nationals poll with a RQS of 195.975 and a season high of 197.250. Last time out the Huskers defeated No. 22 Ohio State 196.400-195.750 and jumped three spots from No. 18 to No. 15.

Nebraska is ranked in the top 20 for three out of four events with the team tied at 21 for vault with Ohio State, 15 on uneven bars, 13 on balance beam and 15 on fl oor exercise.

2019 SCHEDULE (4-3, 3-2 BIG TEN)

NEBRASKA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS2019 MEET NOTES

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vs. MINNESOTA*Feb. 9 |Devaney Center | 5 p.m. | TV: ESPNU

at MICHIGAN*Feb. 3 | Ann Arbor, Mich. | L 196.500 - 195.700

vs. ILLINOIS*Jan. 26 | Devaney Center | W 197.250-194.675

vs. MICHIGAN STATE (ELEVATE THE STAGE 2019)*FEB. 22 | Toledo, Ohio. | 6 p.m.

vs. MARYLAND (ELEVATE THE STAGE 2019)*Feb. 22 | Toledo, Ohio | 6 p.m.

vs. IOWA (ELEVATE THE STAGE 2019)*Feb. 22 | Toledo, Ohio. | 6 p.m.

vs. PENN STATE (ELEVATE THE STAGE 2019)*Feb. 22 | Toledo, Ohio | 6 p.m.

vs. SOUTHERN UTAHMarch 2 | Devaney Center | 7 p.m.

at DENVER (DENVER MEET)March 10 | Denver, Colo. | 3 p.m.

vs. PITTSBURGH (DENVER MEET)March 10 | Denver, Colo.. | 3 p.m.

at UCLAJan. 4 Jan. 4 || Los Angeles, Calif. | L 197.250-195.700 Los Angeles, Calif. | L 197.250-195.700

vs. WASHINGTON (TUMBLE N RUMBLE)Jan. 12 | Devaney Center | W 195.550-195.250

vs. ARIZONA STATE (DENVER MEET)March 10 | Denver, Colo. | 3 p.m.

vs.KENTUCKY (MASTERS CLASSIC)March 16 | Devaney Center. | 7 p.m.

vs. BOISE STATE (MASTERS CLASSIC)March 16 | Devaney Center | 7 p.m.

vs. ILLINOIS STATE (MASTERS CLASSIC)March 16 | Devaney Center | 7 p.m.

NCAA REGIONALSApril 7 | Campus Sites | TBA

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS*March 24 | State College, Penn. | TBA

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPSApril 20-21 | Ft. Worth, Texas | TBA

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSWomen’s Gymnastics Contact: Matt Jesus (Primary)Email: [email protected] Phone: (402) 957-4674Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-7776Web Site: Huskers.comWomen’s Gymnastics Contact: Francis Forte (Secondary)Email: [email protected] Phone: (201) 923-3229Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-7776Women’s Gymnastics Twitter: @HuskersWGymWomen’s Gymnastics Facebook: NebraskaWGymWomen’s Gymnastics Instagram: HuskersWGymnasticsWomen’s Gymnastics Snapchat: NebraskaWGym

25 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 26 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS APPEARANCES159 ALL-AMERICANS | 5 NCAA CHAMPIONS | 16 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

MEET EIGHT - NO. 15 NEBRASKA AT ELEVATE THE STAGE (B1G FIVE)

MEET INFODate ...................................................................... Friday, Feb. 22 Time ................................................................................... 6 p.m.Location ....................................................................Toledo, OhioVenue (Capacity) ............................... Huntington Center (8,000)Live Scores .................................................. elevatethestage.comLive Stream ....................................................FloGymnastics.com

THE OPENING PASS

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

ROTATION ORDER

The Huskers return three All-Americans, seniors Sienna Crouse and Megan Schweihofer and junior Taylor Houchin.

Nebraska’s 2019 schedule features ten teams that fi nished in the top 25 nationally last season.

NUMBERS TO KNOW

* All times Central and subject to change*Meets marked with an * are Big Ten meets* Home meets at the Bob Devaney Sports Center listed in RED* For ticket information, visit Huskers.com/Tickets or call 1-800-8-BIG-RED

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at RUTGERS*Jan. 19 | New Brunswick, N.J. | W 194.850-194.325

vs. MINNESOTA*Feb. 9 | Devaney Center | L 196.600-196.375

at OHIO STATE*Feb. 16 | Columbus, Ohio | W 196.400 - 195.750

No. 15 NEBRASKACORNHUSKERS

Record (Big Ten): 4-3 (3-2RQS:195.975Last Meet: W, Ohio State196.400 - 195.750Head Coach: Heather BrinkRecord at NU (Yr.): 4-3 (1st)

IOWAHAWKEYES

Record (Big Ten): 2-6 (1-4)RQS: 194.488Last Meet: L, Illinois195.650-195.400Series: NU, 26-5Head Coach: Larissa Libby

MARYLANDTERRAPINS

Record (Big Ten): 5-3 (2-3)RQS: 194.813Last Meet: L, Minnesota196.850-195.325Series: NU, 10-1Head Coach: Brett Nelligan

MICHIGAN STATESPARTANS

Record (Big Ten): 2-6 (1-3)RQS: 194.332Last Meet: W, Rutgers195.425-194.100Series: NU, 19-2Head Coach: Mike Rowe

No. 24 PENN STATENITTANY LIONS

Record (Big Ten): 3-5(1-4)RQS: 195.296Last Meet: L, Michigan197.075-194.750Series: NU, 37-9Head Coach: Sarah Brown

Rotation Neb. Iow. Md. MSU PSU 1 Vault Beam Floor Bars Bye 2 Bars Bye Vault Beam Floor3 Beam Floor Bars Bye Vault4 Bye Vault Beam Floor Bars5 Floor Bars Bye Vault Beam

Nebraska Iowa Maryland MSU Penn St. 2019 Record (Big Ten) 4-3 (3-2) 2-6 (1-4) 5-2 (2-3) 2-6 (1-3) 3-5 (1-4) 2019 Ranking T15 40 32 43 24 Overall Team RQS 195.975 194.488 194.813 194.332 195.296 Team Vault RQS 48.889 48.363 48.717 48.786 48.675 Team Bars RQS 49.036 48.688 49.004 48.336 48.971 Team Beam RQS 48.968 48.578 48.408 48.186 48.807 Team Floor RQS 49.082 48.859 48.683 49.025 48.843 Overall Team High 197.250 195.400 195.950 195.425 196.775 Team Vault High 49.37 48.775 48.925 49.000 49.025 Team Bars High 49.425 49.200 49.250 48.975 49.250 Team Beam High 49.250 48.850 48.900 48.925 49.350 Team Floor High 49.500 49.400 49.075 49.200 49.275

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2019 NEBRASKA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES

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GENERAL INFORMATIONName of School University of NebraskaCity, Zip Lincoln, NE 68588Founded 1869Enrollment 26,091Nickname Cornhuskers, HuskersSchool Colors Scarlet and CreamAffi liation NCAA Division IConference Big TenPresident Dr. Hank M. BoundsChancellor Ronnie GreenDirector of Athletics Bill MoosFacility (Capacity) Bob Devaney Sports Center (7,907)Athletic Department Phone (402) 472-4224Ticket Offi ce Phone (402) 472-3111 (800-8-BIG-RED)Gymnastics Offi ce Phone (402) 472-3808

GYMNASTICS HISTORYFirst Year of Gymnastics 1976Overall All-Time Record 955-494-7 (.659)Regular Season All-Time Record 718-250-4 (.742)Postseason All-Time Record 233-242-3 (.493)NCAA Championships Appearances 26 (Last, 2018)NCAA Championships Best Finish 4th (Last, 2011) NCAA Super Six Appearances 12 (Last, 2018)Conference Titles 25 (Last, 2017)

TEAM INFORMATION2018 Overall Record (Big Ten) 28-15 (6-3)2018 Big Ten Championships Finish Second (196.950)2018 NCAA Lincoln Regional Finish Second (197.525)2018 NCAA Championships Finish Third (197.0125)2018 Super Six Finish Sixth (196.800) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 11/5Newcomers 5

QUICK FACTS

MEDIA INFORMATIONPLAYER AND COACH INTERVIEWSAll media requests for interviews with Nebraska women’s gymnastics coaches and student-athletes should be directed to Matt Jesus in the Nebraska Communications Offi ce ([email protected]) at least 24 hours in advance. The best time for in-season interviews is after practice. With advance notice, telephone interviews can be arranged for other hours, depending on class and practice schedules.

MEDIA PARKINGMedia parking is available in Lot 52 at the Devaney Center. To request a parking pass, please contact Matt Jesus ([email protected]) at least 24 hours in advance.

MEDIA SEATINGPress row for most Nebraska gymnastics meets is located on the north sideline of the gym fl oor. Press seating is also available in the upper level of the southwest corner of the Devaney Center.

MEDIA WORK ROOMThe Devaney Center press room is located on the fi rst fl oor hallway in the southwest corner of the Devaney Center.

POST-MEET INTERVIEWSPost-meet interviews usually can be conducted with gymnasts and coaches on the gym fl oor immediately following the presentation of awards.

2019 NEBRASKA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS ALPHABETICAL ROSTERName Events Ht Year Hometown/(High School/College) (Club)Kelli Chung A-A 5-1 Jr. Torrance, Calif. (Torrance HS) (Gym-Max)Sienna Crouse A-A 5-3 Sr. Fargo, N.D. (Fargo South HS) (American Gold Gymnastics)Makayla Curtis A-A 5-2 So. Savannah, Ga. (Islands HS) (Summit Gymnastics)Adnerys De Jesus A-A 5-1 Fr. Greenwich, Conn. (Greenwich HS) (Darien YMCA)Anika Dujakovich A-A 5-4 So. Lenexa, Kan. (Shawnee Mission West HS) (Fuzion Gymnastics)Sarah Hargrove A-A 5-0 Fr. Hendersonville, N.C. (Connections Academy) (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)Sierra Hassel A-A 5-3 Jr. Johnston, Iowa (Johnston HS) (Triad Gymnastics)Taylor Houchin A-A 5-3 So. Republic, Mo. (Republic HS) (Gold Metal Gyms)Abby Johnston A-A 5-4 Fr. Parkland, Fla. (Stoneman Douglas HS) (American Twisters)Catelyn Orel A-A 5-3 Jr. Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South HS) (GAGE)Kaylee Quinn A-A 5-1 Fr. Rockaway, N.J. (Morris Hills HS) (North Star Gymnastics)Kynsee Roby A-A 5-1 So. Windsor Heights, Iowa (Valley HS) (Triad Gymnastics)Megan Schweihofer A-A 5-0 Sr. China, Mich. (St. Clair HS) (Hunt’s Gymnastics Academy)Megan Thompson A-A 5-3 Fr. Gilbert, Ariz. (Basha HS) (Desert Light Gymnastics)Rachel Thompson A-A 5-7 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest HS) (Nebraska School of Gymnastics)Megan Verceles Carr A-A 5-5 So. Monte Sereno, Calif. (Los Gatos HS) (West Valley Gymnastics School)*Photo roster is located on last page

COACHING STAFFHead Coach:Heather Brink (First Year) Career Record: 4-3 Nebraska Record: 4-3Assistant Coach: Mike Heredia (First Year)Student Managers: Jake Jundt (Fourth Year)Athletic Trainer: Tom Dufresne (20th Year)Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn (First Year)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEADNERYS De JESUS ................... AD-Knee-riss HEY-zeusANIKA DUJAKOVICH .......... ON-ick-uh do-YAWK-oh-vichTaylor HOUCHIN ............................................HOW-chinCatelyn OREL ....................................................... OR-ullKYNSEE ROBY ..................................... KIN-zee ROBE-eeMegan SCHWEIHOFER ..............................SHWY-hof-erMegan VERCELES Carr ...............................VER-suh-less

HUSKER CAREER HIGHSGymnast V UB BB FX AA Kelli Chung -- 9.70 -- -- -- Sienna Crouse 9.975 9.925 9.90 9.95 39.550 Makayla Curtis 9.775 -- 9.825 -- -- Adnerys De Jesus 9.925 9.875 -- 9.825 -- Anika Dujakovich 9.85 -- -- -- -- Sarah Hargrove -- 9.875 9.825 9.75 -- Sierra Hassel -- -- 9.90 9.925 -- Taylor Houchin 9.975 9.975 9.925 9.95 39.650 Abby Johnston 9.675 9.875 -- 9.80 -- Catelyn Orel 9.80 9.925 9.775 9.90 39.250 Kaylee Quinn 9.75 -- -- -- -- Kynsee Roby 9.80 9.90 9.90 9.8625 39.425 Megan Schweihofer 9.9125 9.925 9.925 9.95 39.525 Megan Thompson -- -- -- -- -- Rachel Thompson -- -- -- -- -- Megan Verceles Carr 9.85 9.90 9.675 -- --

HUSKER SEASON HIGHSGymnast V UB BB FX AA Kelli Chung -- 9.70 -- -- -- Sienna Crouse 9.95 9.925 9.90 9.95 39.325 Makayla Curtis 9.70 -- 9.825 -- -- Adnerys De Jesus 9.925 9.825 -- 9.825 -- Anika Dujakovich 9.85 -- -- -- -- Sarah Hargrove -- 9.825 9.775 9.75 -- Sierra Hassel -- -- 9.90 9.925 -- Taylor Houchin 9.90 9.925 9.90 9.95 39.525 Abby Johnston 9.675 9.875 -- 9.80 -- Catelyn Orel -- -- -- 9.85 -- Kaylee Quinn 9.75 -- -- -- -- Kynsee Roby -- -- -- -- -- Megan Schweihofer 9.65 9.80 9.90 9.90 39.000 Megan Thompson -- -- -- -- -- Rachel Thompson -- -- -- -- -- Megan Verceles Carr 9.85 9.90 9.675 -- --

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BONUS POINTSTHE B1G FIVE FIELDThe Huskers will take on four Big Ten foes that they have yet to face this season; Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State and No. 24 Penn State. This meet will conclude regular season Big Ten competition with Nebraska (3-2) currently sitting tied in third place with Ohio State, Maryland (2-3) is sixth, Penn State (1-4) is in seventh, Iowa (1-4) in eigth and Michigan State (1-4) ninth.

SCOUTING IOWAIowa (2-6, 1-4 Big Ten) has a RQS of 194.488 and is coming off of a loss to Illinois but posted several season high scores including team, 195.400, on bars, 49.200, and on fl oor exercise, 49.400. In that meet, fi ve Hawkeyes posted scores of 9.90 or better on fl oor and bars. Nebraska leads the all time series against Iowa 26-5 with that last regular season meeting coming last season where the Huskers bested the Hawkeyes 195.675-194.900.

SCOUTING MARYLANDMaryland (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) has a RQS of 194.813 and a season high team score of 195.950. The Terrapins are coming off a loss to No. 16 Minnesota where they fell to the Gophers 196.850-195.325 and posted a season high on uneven bars (49.250). Nebraska leads the all time series against Maryland 10-1 with the last regular season meeting coming at the B1G Five Meet last season where the Huskers fi nished fourth out of fi ve, losing to the Terps 195.700-194.900.

SCOUTING MICHIGAN STATEMichigan State (2-7, 1-4 Big Ten) has a RQS of 194.332 and a season high team score of 195.425. The Spartans are following up on a win against Rutgers last weekend where they posted a season high score of 48.925 on balance beam and tied a season high on fl oor exercise, 49.200. Nebraska leads the all time series against Michigan State 19-2 with the last regular season meeting coming at the B1G Five Meet last season where the Huskers defeated the Spartans 194.900-192.825.

SCOUTING PENN STATEPenn State (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) has a RQS of 195.296, has a season high team score of 196.775 and is sitting at No. 24 in the Road to Nationals poll. The Nittany Lions are coming off of a loss to No. 8 Michigan 197.075-194.750. Penn State fi nished with highs on vault, 48.900 and 48.850 on fl oor exercise. Nebraska leads the all time series against Penn State with the last regular season meeting coming last season where the Huskers defeated Penn State 195.550-195.050 to begin the 2018 season.

LAST TIME OUTNebraska is coming off of a strong effort comeback win against No. 22 Ohio State, where the Huskers defeated the Buckeyes 196.400-195.750 in Columbus last weekend. In that meet, Taylor Houchin and Sienna Crouse walked away with three event titles between the two with Houchin taking the vault and balance beam titles and Crouse taking the fl oor exercise title. Crouse also fi nished with a new career high on fl oor exercise, as well as Megan Verceles Carr who fi nished with a new career high on vault.

UP NEXTNebraska will return home for a meet against Southern Utah on Saturday, March 2 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center at 7 p.m. before heading to Denver to take on the Pioneers in a quad-meet featuring Pittsburgh and Arizona State on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m..BRINK NAMED WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS HEAD COACH Heather Brink, a Nebraska graduate, national championship gymnast and Lincoln native, has been named the permanent head coach of the Husker women’s gymnastics program on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. Brink has served as the Interim Head Coach for the Huskers since mid-October and has led the Husker women to a strong start to the 2019 season. She is just the fi fth head coach in the history of the Nebraska women’s gymnastics program. Her selection as head coach continues a long association with Nebraska gymnastics for the Lincoln native. Brink is in her eighth season overall on the Nebraska coaching staff, after serving as an assistant coach for the 2012 through 2015 seasons, and holding the position of associate head coach from 2016 to 2018. With Brink as an assistant coach the past seven seasons, Nebraska fi nished either fi rst or second in the Big Ten fi ve times and reached the NCAA Super Six fi nals in 2014 and 2018. During Brink’s time on staff, 11 Nebraska gymnasts have earned a combined 41 All-America awards, including Taylor Houchin and Grace Williams in 2018. Brink was an 11-time All-America gymnast at Nebraska from 1997 to 2000. Brink permanently etched her name in the Nebraska record books by winning two national titles at the 2000 NCAA Championships. Brink was the fi rst Husker woman gymnast to win an NCAA all-around national title and the second to win a vault national title, leading the Huskers to a fourth-place national fi nish in 2000. She also fi nished her career with six regional titles and eight conference crowns. Brink was selected as the 2000 Honda Award winner, representing the nation’s top female collegiate gymnast. She became the fi rst Husker gymnast to score a 10.0, and recorded three perfect scores during her senior season. Brink was inducted into the University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. She is In her time as an assistant coach, Brink annually helped develop one of the nation’s most talented beam squads. She has played an important role in recruiting, program development and team building with the Huskers in her eight-year tenure.

HUSKERS PICKED SECOND IN BIG TENCoaches around the conference have picked Nebraska second in the Big Ten for the sixth consecutive year in the annual Big Ten Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Since joining the conference before the 2012 season, Nebraska has been selected fi rst or second in every preseason poll. The Huskers came in second last season in the Big Ten Championships to Michigan, who is on top of this year’s preseason poll. Illinois comes in third, while Ohio State and Minnesota round out the top fi ve.

ROADTONATIONALS.COM RANKINGSReleased Feb. 18

Rank Team Average High 1. Oklahoma 197.850 198.325 2. UCLA 197.639 198.025 3. Florida 197.613 198.025 4. Utah 197.179 197.375 5. LSU 197.000 197.650 6. Denver 196.879 197.625 7. Georgia 196.656 197.475 8. Michigan 196.482 197.350 9. Alabama 196.386 196.90010. Boise State 196.367 197.17511. Auburn 196.293 197.10012. Oregon State 196.254 197.45013. Kentucky 196.196 197.22514. Minnesota 196.046 196.925T15. Nebraska 195.975 197.250T15 California 195.975 196.70017. BYU 195.967 196.90018. Washington 195.958 196.52519. Missouri 195.934 195.55020. Arizona State 195.764 196.37521. Arkansas 195.596 196.17522. Ohio State 195.457 196.20023. Stanford 195.343 196.12524. Penn State 195.296 196.77525. Arizona 195.279 195.975*2019 Opponents in Italics.

NEBRASKA’S WEEKLY RANKINGDate Rank Average Record 12/10 11 (WCGA.com) (Preseason) -- 1/7 8 195.750 0-1 1/14 15 195.625 1-1 1/21 18 195.367 2-1 1/28 13 195.838 3-1 2/4 16 195.810 3-2 2//11 17 195.904 3-3 2/18 T15 195.975 4-3

TEAM EVENT RANKINGSEvent Rank Average High Vault 21 48.889 49.375 Uneven Bars 15 49.036 49.425 Balance Beam 13 48.968 49.250 Floor Exercise 15 49.082 49.500

INDIVIDUAL EVENT RANKINGSALL-AROUNDGymnast Rank Average High Crouse T24 39.300 39.525

UNEVEN BARS Gymnast Rank Average High Houchin 16 9.893 9.925

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BONUS POINTS

STRONG SCHEDULE IN 2019NU will face 10 teams ranked in the national preseason coaches’ poll top 25 in 2019, including a trip to defending National Champion UCLA and meets with No. 9 Michigan, No. 10 Kentucky, No. 13 Denver, No. 15 Washington, No. 16 Boise State, No. 18 Ohio State, No. 20 Arizona State, No. 22 Illinois and No. 23 Minnesota.

CROUSE, HOUCHIN NAMED GYMNASTS TO WATCHSenior Sienna Crouse was selected as one of the 2019 Gymnasts to watch by the Big Ten conference for the second straight year. Sienna Crouse earned fi rst team honors on fl oor, and second team All-America honors on vault, adding to her fi rst team All-America honors on vault in 2017 and was also fi rst team All-Big Ten, First Team Big Ten All-Championships and Academic All-Big Ten last season. Junior Taylor Houchin also joins Crouse as a 2019 Gymnast to watch. Houchin earned fi rst team All-American status on vault, and second-team honors on balance beam, last season, the fi rst of her career. She was also named Big Ten vault co-champion, Second Team All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten.

HUSKERS HOPE TO CONTINUE THEIR EMPIREThe Nebraska women’s gymnastics team fi nished sixth in the Super Six and returns 11 letter winners and three All-Americans from last season. The Husker squad selects a team motto each year, and in 2019 the gymnasts are Building Our Empire.

STRONG SENIOR CLASS LEADS HUSKERS Nebraska returns two strong seniors for the 2019 season in Sienna Crouse and Megan Schweihofer. A native of Fargo, N.D., Crouse returns as an All-American and one of the Huskers most consistent competitors primarily on vault and fl oor. Last season she posted the highest vault score by any individual competitor with a 9.9625 during Super Six Finals. Schweihofer is also a returning All-American on fl oor and is one of the top competitors for Nebraska. Last season, she earned nine event titles.

TOUTED TRIO OF ALL-AMERICANS TO HELP HUSKERS Nebraska received a total of eight All-America honors in 2018. Graduated senior Grace Williams earned second team honors on balance beam and fl oor, the fi rst of her career. Seniors Sienna Crouse and Megan Schweihofer earned fi rst team honors on fl oor, and second team All-America honors on vault, and second team honors on fl oor and in the all-around respectively. Junior Taylor Houchin earned fi rst team All-American status on vault, and second-team honors on balance beam, the fi rst of her career. Nebraska’s eight All-American honors are the most since 2012, and the two fi rst-team honors mark the fi rst time since 2015 NU had multiple fi rst-teamers.

HUSKERS WELCOME FORMER MPSF CHAMPION MIKE HEREDIA TO COACHING STAFF Mike Heredia joined the Nebraska coaching staff in July of 2018. Heredia was a student-athlete at Nebraska in 2010, competing on fl oor exercise and vault. He was a letter winner with the Cornhuskers before transferring to Oklahoma where he became an All-American on vault in 2012. As a Sooner he was also a 2012 Mountain Pacifi c Sports Federation champion and was part of a team that posted back-to-back NCAA runner-up fi nishes in 2011 and 2012. While in college, Heredia was a JO Levels 4-10 coach at various gyms including Gym Nevada and Bart Conner for nine season. After graduating, Heredia, joined the Iowa men’s gymnastics team asan assistant coach in 2013. In his one year there, he coached two All-Americans on rings as well as a Big Ten champion on rings. The Hawkeyes also had an All-American in the all-around. At the NCAA Championships, the Hawkeyes fi nished fi fth - their highest fi nish since 2006. In 2013, Heredia would go on to build Fuzion Gymnastics from the ground up with his wife Jackie where he was co-owner and co-head coach for six years. During that time, Heredia would coach a 2016 JO national Floor Champion, as well as two level 10 teams to state championships in girls and boys competition in 2018. During his time with Fuzion Gymnastics, Heredia would graduate 14 athlets who would go on to compete in collegiate gymnastics at various schools including current sophomore, Anika Dujakovich. Heredia and his wife Jackie have three girls; Norah, Rhyan and Graham and he will serve as bars, vault and fl oor coach for the Huskers.

HUSKERS INTRODUCE PAIR OF 2019 SIGNEESInterim Head Coach Heather Brink announced the signing of two future Nebraska gymnasts to the 2019 women’s gymnastics signing class. Kylie Piringer (Erya Ramsey, N.J.) and Kathryn Thaler (Katy, Texas) have signed their letters of intent and will join the roster for Nebraska women’s gymnastics’ 2020 season.

CORNHUSKERS GROW ACROSS UNITED STATESNebraska features just one gymnast from Nebraska in sophomore Rachel Thompson on the 16-gymnast squad. The other 15 Huskers reign from 11 other states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, and New Jersey.

NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVE NEW GYMNASTICS TRAINING FACILITYThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a proposal to build a new gymnastics training facility. The current plan calls for construction of the facility that will be used by Nebraska’s men’s and women’s programs as an addition to the northwest side of the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The facility will include training stations, coaches’ offi ces and locker rooms for both teams. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 28, 2018 with the project projected to be completed in January of 2020.

PRESEASON BIG TEN COACHES’ POLL1. Michigan2. Nebraska3. Illinois4. Ohio State5. Minnesota

BIG TEN GYMNASTS TO WATCH LISTRae Balthazor Jr. IllinoisKaren Howell Jr. IllinoisNicole Chow Sr. IowaCharlotte Sullivan Jr. IowaAudrey Barber So. MarylandKirsten Peterman Jr. MarylandAbby Brenner Fr. MichiganNatalie Wojcik Fr. MichiganElla Douglas Jr. Michigan StateLea Mitchell So. Michigan StateOna Loper So. MinnesotaLexy Ramler So. MinnesotaSienna Crouse Sr. NebraskaTaylor Houchin Jr. NebraskaOlivia Aepli Jr. Ohio StateJamie Stone Sr. Ohio StateLauren Bridgens So. Penn StateSabrina Garcia Sr. Penn StateMichelle Amoresano Sr. RutgersBelle Huang So. Rutgers

BIG TEN STANDINGS BIG TEN OVERALL W-L Pct. W-L Pct.Michigan 5-0 .1000 9-2 .820Minnesota 5-0 .1000 9-2 .820Nebraska 3-2 .600 4-3 .571Ohio State 3-2 .600 4-3 .571Illinois 3-2 .600 6-5 .550Maryland 2-3 .400 5-3 .625Penn State 1-4 .200 3-5 .375Michigan State 1-4 .400 2-7 .250Iowa 1-4 .200 2-6 .250Rutgers 1-4 .000 2-9 .111

BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDSDate Gymnast, School HonorJan. 8 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan Gymnast/FreshmanJan. 8 Emma McLean, Michigan SpecialistJan. 15 Lexy Ramler, Minnesota GymnastJan. 15 Ivy Lu, Minnesota SpecialistJan. 15 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan FreshmanJan. 22 Taylor Houchin, Nebraska Co-GymnastJan. 22 Lexy Ramler, Minnesota Co-GymnastJan. 22 Megan Schweihofer, Nebraksa SpecialistJan. 22 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan FreshmanJan. 29 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan Gymnast/ FreshmanJan. 29 Ivy Lu, Minnesota SpecialistFeb. 5 Lexy Ramler, Minnesota GymnastFeb. 5 Gabreilla Douglas, Michigan State SpecialistFeb. 5 Adnerys De Jesus, Nebraska Co-FreshmanFeb. 5 Colby Miller, Ohio State Co-FreshmanFeb. 12 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan GymnastFeb. 12 Lexi Funk, Michigan SpecialistFeb. 12 Jessie Bastardi, Penn State FreshmanFeb. 19 Lexy Ramler, Minnesota GymnastFeb. 19 Ivy Lu, Minnesota SpecialistFeb. 19 Natalie Wojcik, Michigan Freshman

6. Iowa7. Penn State8. Maryland9. Michigan State10. Rutgers

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2019 INDIVIDUAL TITLESGymnast Event Score MeetHouchin UB 9.925 UCLA Crouse VT 9.85 Washington Houchin UB 9.90 WashingtonHassel BB 9.90 Washington Houchin FX 9.85 WashingtonCrouse AA 39.200 Washington Houchin VT 9.80 RutgersHouchin UB 9.90 RutgersSchweihofer BB 9.90 RutgersHouchin AA 39.450 RutgersDe Jesus VT 9.90 IllinoisCrouse BB 9.90 IllinoisHouchin FX 9.95 IllinoisHouchin AA 39.525 IllinoisCrouse VT 9.95 MichgianHouchin VT 9.875 Minnesota Houchin UB 9.925 Minnesota Crouse UB 9.925 Minnesota Hassel FX 9.90 Minnesota Schweihofer FX 9.90 Minnesota Crouse AA 39.525 Minnesota Houchin VT 9.90 Ohio State Houchin BB 9.90 Ohio StateCrouse FX 9.95 Ohio State

AROUND THE BIG TENFriday, Feb. 22 (CT)Elevate the Stage (B1G Five)Nebraska, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Penn State (6 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 23 (CT)Elevate the Stage (B1G Five)Michigan, Rutgers, Ohio State, Minnesota, Illinois (6 p.m.)

LAST WEEK’S BIG TEN RESULTSFriday, Feb. 15Minnesota 196.850 - Maryland 195.325

Saturday, Feb. 16Michigan State 195.425 - Rutgers 194.100Michigan 197.075 - Penn State 194.750Nebraska 196.400 - Ohio State 195.750Illinois 195.650 - Iowa 195.400

Scored 197.5+ April 7, 2018 at Raleigh Regional (197.525)Scored 49.5+ on Vault Jan. 24, 2015 at Rutgers Quad (49.600)Scored 49.5+ on Bars March 4, 2013 vs. Iowa (49.625)Scored 49.5+ on Beam March 14, 2004 vs. Iowa State (49.550)Scored 49.5+ on Floor Jan. 26, 2019 vs. Illinois (49.500)

THE LAST TIME NEBRASKA

Scored a 10.00 (Any event) Jan. 24, 2015 Ashley Lambert (vault) at Rutgers QuadScored 39.6+ in the All-Around March 6, 2016 Hollie Blanske vs. Utah State (39.600)Scored a 9.95+ on Vault Feb. 3, 2019 Sienna Crouse vs. Michigan (9.95)Scored a 9.95+ on Bars April 7, 2018 Taylor Houchin at Raleigh Regional (9.975)Scored a 9.95+ on Beam Jan. 29, 2016 Grace Williams vs. Michigan (9.95)Scored a 9.95+ on Floor Feb. 16, 2019 Sienna Crouse at Ohio State (9.95)

THE LAST TIME A HUSKER

Team 198.300 vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Home 198.300 vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Away 197.800 at Big Ten Championships (3/23/13)Vault 49.750 vs. Penn State (1/17/15)Bars 49.725 at Big 12 Championships (3/24/01)Beam 49.675 at Masters Classic (2/23/02)Floor 49.650 at Big 12 Championships (3/29/03)

All-Around 39.825 Richelle Simpson vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Vault 10.00 16 Times (Last: Ashley Lambert at Rutgers Quad, 1/24/15)Bars 10.00 Twice (Last: Janelle Giblin vs. Iowa, 3/4/13)Beam 10.00 Richelle Simpson vs. Oklahoma (2/1/03)Floor 10.00 Five Times (Last: Emily Wong at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)

NEBRASKA’S ALL-TIME TEAM RECORDS

NEBRASKA’S ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS.

TOP SCORES OF 2019TeamEvent Score Meet (Date)Total 197.250 vs. Illinois (1/26)Vault 49.375 at Michigan (2/3)Bars 49.425 vs. Minnesota (2/9)Beam 49.250 vs. Minnesota (2/9)Floor 49.500 vs. Illinois (1/26)

IndividualEvent Score Meet (Date)All-Around Houchin - 39.525 vs. Illinois (1/26) Crouse- 39.525 vs. Minnesota (2/9)Vault Crouse - 9.95 at Michigan (2/3)Bars Houchin - 9.925 2x, last vs. Minnesota (2/9) ) Crouse - 9.925 vs. Minnesota (2/9)Beam Hassel - 9.90 vs. Washington (1/12) Schweihofer - 9.90 at Rutgers (1/19) Crouse - 9.90 vs. Illinois (1/26) Houchin - 9.90 at Ohio State (2/16)Floor Houchin - 9.95 vs. Illinois (1/26) Crouse - 9.95 at Ohio State (2/16)

NEBRASKA’S RECORD WHEN

Overall 4-3Home 2-1Away 2-2Neutral 0-0Against Top-25 Opponents 1-3Against Higher-Ranked Opponents 0-2Against Lower-Ranked Opponents 4-1Against Big Ten Opponents 3-2Scoring Higher on Vault 3-1Scoring Lower on Vault 1-1Tied on Vault 1-0Scoring Higher on Bars 1-1Scoring Lower on Bars 2-2Tied on Bars 1-0Scoring Higher on Beam 3-1Scoring Lower on Beam 1-2Scoring Higher on Floor 3-1Scoring Lower on Floor 1-2

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2019 HUSKER LINEUPSVAULTDate Opponent 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/4 at UCLA Verceles Carr Quinn De Jesus Schweihofer Crouse Houchin 1/12 vs Washington Johnston Verceles Carr Quinn De Jesus Crouse Houchin 1/19 at Rutgers Curtis Verceles Carr Quinn Dujakovich De Jesus Houchin 1/26 vs Illinois Curtis Quinn Dujakovich De Jesus Crouse Houchin 2/3 at Michigan Curtis Quinn Dujakovich De Jesus Crouse Houchin 2/9 vs. Minnesota Quinn Verceles Carr Dujakovich De Jesus Crouse Houchin 2/16 at Ohio State Verceles Carr Dujakovich De Jesus Crouse Houchin Quinn 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs. Southern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/19 Maters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships

UNEVEN BARSDate Opponent 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/4 at UCLA Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Schweihofer Crouse Houchin 1/12 vs Washington Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Crouse Houchin Johnston 1/19 at Rutgers Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Houchin Jonston Chung 1/26 vs Illinois Johnston Chung Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Houchin 2/3 at Michigan Johnston Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Crouse Houchin 2/9 vs. Minnesota Chung Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Crouse Houchin 2/16 at Ohio State Hargrove Verceles Carr De Jesus Crouse Houchin Chung 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs. Southern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/19 Maters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships

BALANCE BEAMDate Opponent 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/4 at UCLA Curtis Verceles Carr Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 1/12 vs Washington Curtis Verceles Carr Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 1/19 at Rutgers Curtis Verceles Carr Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 1/26 vs Illinois Curtis Hargrove Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 2/3 at Michigan Curtis Hargrove Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 2/9 vs. Minnesota Curtis Hargrove Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 2/16 at Ohio State Curtis Hargrove Crouse Schweihofer Houchin Hassel 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs. Southern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/19 Maters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships

FLOOR EXERCISEDate Opponent 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/4 at UCLA Johnston De Jesus Hassel Schweihofer Crouse Houchin 1/12 vs Washington Hargrove Johnston De Jesus Hassel Crouse Houchin 1/19 at Rutgers Hargrove Johnston De Jesus Hassel Schweihofer Houchin 1/26 vs Illinois Johnston De Jesus Schweihofer Hassel Crouse Houchin 2/3 at Michigan Johnston De Jesus Schweihofer Hassel Crouse Houchin 2/9 vs. Minnesota Orel De Jesus Schweihofer Hassel Crouse Houchin 2/16 at Ohio State Johnston Orel De Jesus Schweihofer Hassel Crouse 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs. Southern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/19 Maters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships

HEATHER BRINKHead Coach1st Season at Nebraska1st Season OverallNebraska, 2000

HEAD COACH HEATHER BRINK

COACHING HISTORYHead Coach, Nebraska 2019Associate Head Coach, Nebraska 2015-2018Assistant Coach, Nebraska 2011-2015Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics 2001-2006Student Coach, Nebraska 2001

Grace Williams 2018: BB, FXMegan Schweihofer 2018: FX, AATaylor Houchin 2018: V, BBSienna Crouse 2017: V; 2018: FX, VDanielle Breen 2017: BBHollie Blanske 2014: BB; 2015: FX, AA; 2016: V, FX, AAJessie DeZiel 2012: V, FX, AA; 2013: BB, AA; 2014: BB, AA; 2015: V, AAJanelle Giblin 2012: V, UBAshley Lambert 2015: FX; 2017: V, FXJamie Schleppenbach 2014: BBEmily Wong 2012: BB, FX, AA; 2013: V, BB, FX, AA; 2014: BB, FX, AA

ALL-AMERICANS UNDER BRINK

COLLEGE GYMNASTICS HIGHLIGHTSTwo-time NCAA Champion (2000, AA, Vault)First Husker to win the All-Around NCAA ChampionshipHonda Award Winner (2000)Third-highest uneven bars score in Husker historyFirst Husker to score a perfect 10.0Recorded three perfect 10.0s in her senior seasonEleven-time All-AmericanUniversity of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame (2016)

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NEBRASKA’S MEET-BY-MEET RESULTS

Overall: 4-3 | Big Ten: 3-2 | Home: 3-1 | Away: 2-2 | Neutral: 0-0 | vs. Top 25: 1-3Date Teams Total Vault Bars Beam Floor Result/Record Jan. 4 No. 11 Nebraska 195.700 48.800 49.050 48.975 48.975 L/0-1 at No. 1 UCLA 197.250 49.175 49.200 49.325 49.550 W/1-0 Jan. 12 No. 8 Nebraska 195.550 48.825 48.825 49.025 48.875 W/1-1 Washington 195.250 48.825 48.825 48.825 48.775 L/0-1 Jan. 19 No. 15 Nebraska 194.850 48.575 48.800 48.400 49.075 W/2-1 at Rutgers 194.325 48.400 48.700 47.925 49.300 L/1-6 Jan. 26 No. 18 Nebraska 197.250 49.150 49.375 49.225 49.500 W/ 3-1 Illinois 194.675 48.300 49.425 48.200 48.750 L/ 4-4 Feb. 3 No. 13 Nebraska 195.700 49.375 48.950 48.725 48.650 L/ 3-2 at No. 10 Michigan 196.500 48.775 49.300 49.125 49.300 W/ 7-2 Feb. 9 No. 16 Nebraska 196.375 48.350 49.425 49.250 49.350 L/ 3-3 No. 18 Minnesota 196.600 49.075 49.175 49.100 49.250 W/ 8-2 Feb. 16 No. 18 Nebraska 196.400 49.150 48.825 49.175 49.250 W/ 4-3 at No. 22 Ohio State 195.750 48.925 49.075 48.675 49.075 L/ 4-3 Elevate the StageFeb. 22 Nebraska Michigan State Iowa Penn State Maryland March 2 Nebraska Southern Utah Denver MeetMarch 10 Nebraska at Denver Arizona State Pittsburgh Masters ClassicMarch 16 Nebraska Boise State Kentucky Illinois State Big Ten ChampionshipsMarch 23 Nebraska Rutgers Iowa Maryland Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State at Penn State NCAA RegionalsApril 4-6 TBA NCAA ChampionshipsApril 19-20 TBA

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Jan. 4, No. 11 Nebraska 195.700, No. 1 UCLA 197.250 Jan. 12, No. 8 Nebraska 195.550, Washington 195.250

Jan. 19, No. 15 Nebraska 194.850, Rutgers 194.325 Jan. 26, No. 18 Nebraska 197.250, Illinois 194.675

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Feb. 3, No. 13 Nebraska 195.700, No. 10 Michigan 196.500 Feb 9, No. 16 Nebraska 196.325, No. 18 Minnesota 196.600

Feb. 16 , No. 18 Nebraska 196.400, No. 22 Ohio State 195.750

Teams: Home Visitor

Date Place AttendanceFeb 16, 2019 0

*Ohio State Nebraska

Ohio State Women's Gymnastics

NCAA Gymnastics Score Sheet

Name 1 2 3 4 nd AVE 1 2 3 4 nd AVEName19.80 9.80 9.800 Megan Verceles Carr 9.85 9.85 9.8501 Janelle McClelland 110 131

29.70 9.75 9.725 Anika Dujakovich 9.35 9.10 9.2252 Danica Abanto 101 120

39.75 9.80 9.775 Adnerys de Jesus 9.80 9.80 9.8003 Morgan Lowe 109 119

49.80 9.75 9.775 Sienna Crouse 9.85 9.90 9.8754 Olivia Aepli 102 117

59.85 9.85 9.850 Taylor Houchin 9.90 9.90 9.9005 Jamie Stone 114 123

69.15 9.30 9.225 Kaylee Quinn 9.75 9.70 9.7256 Peyton Hinterberger 106 126

Vault Score: Running Score: Vault Score: Running Score:48.925 48.925 49.150 49.150

9.65 9.60 9.75 9.75 Sarah Hargrove19.625 9.7501 Peyton Hinterberger 106 121

9.80 9.85 9.80 9.70 Megan Verceles Carr29.825 9.7502 Danica Abanto 101 131

9.85 9.85 9.75 9.80 Adnerys de Jesus39.850 9.7753 Jamie Stone 114 119

9.40 9.35 9.50 9.40 Sienna Crouse49.375 9.4504 Olivia Aepli 102 117

9.95 9.80 9.85 9.90 Taylor Houchin59.875 9.8755 Jenna Swartzentruber 115 123

9.90 9.90 9.65 9.70 Kelli Chung69.900 9.6756 Claire Gagliardi 104 116

Bars Score: Running Score: Bars Score: Running Score:98.000 97.97549.075 48.825

9.75 9.75 9.80 9.85 Makayla Curtis19.750 9.8251 Morgan Lowe 109 118

9.65 9.70 9.05 9.00 Sarah Hargrove29.675 9.0252 Jamie Stone 114 121

9.00 9.05 9.80 9.80 Sienna Crouse39.025 9.8003 Olivia Aepli 102 117

9.65 9.60 9.85 9.80 Megan Schweihofer49.625 9.8254 Danica Abanto 101 128

9.85 9.80 9.90 9.90 Taylor Houchin59.825 9.9005 Jenna Swartzentruber 115 123

9.75 9.85 9.80 9.85 Sierra Hassel69.800 9.8256 Miriam Perez 112 122

Beam Score: Running Score: Beam Score: Running Score:48.675 146.675 49.175 147.150

9.8009.859.75124 Abby Johnston19.8259.809.85103 Brooke Chesney1

9.8509.859.85125 Catelyn Orel29.7759.809.75112 Miriam Perez2

9.8259.809.85119 Adnerys de Jesus39.8759.859.90101 Danica Abanto3

9.8259.859.80128 Megan Schweihofer49.7759.759.80110 Janelle McClelland4

9.5759.659.50122 Sierra Hassel59.8259.909.75114 Jamie Stone5

9.9509.959.95117 Sienna Crouse69.675-0.19.809.75102 Olivia Aepli6

Floor Score: Running Score: Floor Score: Running Score:195.750 196.40049.075 49.250

All-Arounders All-AroundersFinal Team Score: 195.750 Final Team Score: 196.400

Crouse

9.875

9.450

9.800

9.950

39.075

Stone

9.850

9.850

9.675

9.825

39.200

Abanto

9.725

9.825

9.625

9.875

39.050

Aepli

9.775

9.375

9.025

9.675

37.850

VT

UB

FX

BB

AA

Judge's Signatures * VT * UB * BB * FX

* H d J dVicki Smith National Anne Vogel National Kristine (Tina) Paulos NationalAnne Vogel National

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LF

MAEB

SRAB

VAULT

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GYMNAST BIOS

SIENNA CROUSE5-3 | Senior | AAFargo, N.D.American Gold GymnasticsFargo South High School

• Big Ten Gymnast to Watch• Set a career high on fl oor exercise vs. Ohio State (9.95)• Won fl oor exercise event title vs. Ohio State

2019 NOTES

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLES

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

CAREER HIGHS

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.95 (at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: 9.925 (vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.90 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• Floor: 9.925 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• All-Around: 39.525 (vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)

MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER5-0 | Senior | AAChina, Mich.Hunt’s Gymnastics AcademySt. Clair High School(Pronounced SHWY-hof-er)

• Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week (Jan. 22)

2019 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.65 (at UCLA 1/4/19)• Bars: 9.80 (at UCLA 1/4/19)• Beam: 9.90 (at Rutgers 1/19/19)• Floor: 9.90 (vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• All-Around: 39.000 (at UCLA 1/4/19)

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

• Vault:9.975 (vs. Michigan 1/27/18)• Bars: 9.925 (5x, last vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.90 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• Floor: 9.95 (at Ohio State 2/16/19)• All-Around: 39.550 (at Oklahoma 2/16/18)

Meet Date Event Scorevs. Penn State 1/15/17 UB 9.925vs. Penn State 1/15/17 FX 9.85vs. Penn State 1/15/17 AA 39.350at Rutgers 1/21/17 UB 9.85vs. Iowa 2/5/17 UB 9.90at Minnesota 2/11/17 UB 9.875at B1G Five 3/11/17 V 9.85at Penn State 1/13/18 V 9.95vs. Rutgers 1/20/18 V 9.825vs. Rutgers 1/20/18 FX 9.90vs. Michigan 1/27/18 V 9.975vs. Minnesota 2/3/18 V 9.875at Iowa 2/10/18 V 9.825at Iowa 2/10/18 UB 9.925at Oklahoma 2/16/18 V 9.925at Oklahoma 2/16/18 UB 9.925vs. Pittsburgh 2/24/18 UB 9.925vs. Pittsburgh 2/24/18 BB 9.825vs. Pittsburgh 2/24/18 AA 39.550at Florida 3/9/18 V 9.95vs. Washington 1/12/19 V 9.85vs. Washington 1/12/19 AA 39.200vs. Illinois 1/26/19 BB 9.90at Michigan 2/3/19 VT 9.95vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 UB 9.925vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 AA 39.525at Ohio State 2/16/19 FX 9.95

• Vault: 9.9125 (at Super Six 4/21/18)• Bars: 9.925 (at B1G Five, 3/11/17)• Beam: 9.925 (at B1G Five, 3/12/16)• Floor: 9.95 (4x, last at Big Ten Championships 3/2418)• All-Around: 39.525 (at Big Ten Championships 3/2418)

Meet Date Event Scoreat Arizona State 1/8/16 BB 9.825vs. Rutgers 1/23/16 V 9.90at B1G Five 3/12/16 BB 9.925at Rutgers 1/21/17 UB 9.85vs. Iowa 2/5/17 UB 9.90at Minnesota 2/11/17 BB 9.90at GymQuarters Invitational 2/17/17 V 9.90vs. Rutgers 1/20/18 AA 39.275vs. Michigan 1/27/18 BB 9.90vs. Minnesota 2/3/18 FX 9.95at Iowa 2/10/18 AA 38.950vs. Pittsburgh 2/24/18 V 9.90vs. Pittsburgh 2/24/18 FX 9.95at Big Five 3/17/18 FX 9.95at Big Ten Championships 3/24/18 FX 9.95at Big Ten Championships 3/24/18 AA 39.525at Rutgers 1/19/19 BB 9.90vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 FX 9.90

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.80 9.85 9.80 9.875 39.3251/12 vs Washington 9.85 9.875 9.775 9.700 39.200 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- 9.725 -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois 9.80 -- 9.90 9.925 -- 2/3 at Michigan 9.95 9.90 9.70 9.825 39.3752/9 vs Minnesota 9.85 9.925 9.875 9.875 39.525 2/16 at Ohio State 9.875 9.45 9.80 9.95 39.075 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.95 9.925 9.90 9.925 39.525

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.65 9.80 9.80 9.75 39.0001/12 vs Washington -- -- 9.825 -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- 9.90 9.675 -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- -- 9.825 9.875 -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- 9.85 9.825 --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- 9.875 9.90 -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- 9.825 9.825 -- 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.65 9.80 9.90 9.90 39.000

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GYMNAST BIOS

KELLI CHUNG5-1 | Junior | AATorrance, Calif.Gym-MaxTorrance High School

2019 NOTES


CAREER/ SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: 9.70 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• Beam: • Floor: • All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

Meet Date Event Score

• Made collegiate debut at Rutgers on Jan. 22

2019 NOTES

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESMeet Date Event Scoreat Iowa 2/10/18 FX 9.875vs Washington 1/12/19 BB 9.90vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 FX 9.90

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

CAREER HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: 9.90 (vs Washington 1/12/19)• Floor: 9.925 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• All-Around:

SIERRA HASSEL5-3 | Junior | AAJohnston, IowaTriad GymnasticsJohnston High School

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: 9.90 (vs Washington 1/12/19)• Floor: 9.925 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• All-Around:

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- 9.675 -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- 9.70 -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- -- -- -- 2/9 vs Minnesota -- 9.575 -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- 9.675 -- -- -- 2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.70 -- -- --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- 9.85 9.675 --1/12 vs Washington -- -- 9.90 9.825 -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- 9.075 9.875 -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- -- 9.875 9.925 -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- 9.25 9.775 --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- 9.85 9.90 --2/16 at Ohio State -- -- 9.825 9.575 --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- 9.90 9.925 --

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GYMNAST BIOS

2019 NOTES

TAYLOR HOUCHIN5-3 | Junior | AARepublic, Mo.Gold Medal GymsRepublic High SchoolPronounced (HOW-chin)

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.90 (2x, last at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Bars: 9.925 (2x, last vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.90 (at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Floor: 9.95 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• All-Around: 39.525 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)

CAREER HIGHS• Vault: 9.975 (at Masters Classic 3/4/18)• Bars: 9.975 (at Raleigh Regional 4/7/18)• Beam: 9.925 (at Masters Classic, 2/25/17)• Floor: 9.95 (3x, last vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• All-Around: 39.650 (at Masters Classic, 2/25/17)

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESMeet Date Event Scorevs. Penn State 1/15/17 V 9.90vs. Iowa 2/5/17 V 9.875vs. Iowa 2/5/17 AA 39.350at GymQuarters Invitational 2/17/17 FX 9.95Masters Classic 2/25/17 V 9.90Masters Classic 2/25/17 BB 9.925Masters Classic 2/25/17 FX 9.95Masters Classic 2/25/17 AA 39.650vs. Rutgers 1/20/18 UB 9.90at Oklahoma 2/16/18 UB 9.925at Masters Classic 3/4/18 V 9.975at Big Ten Championships 3/24/18 V 9.90at Raleigh Regional 4/7/18 V 9.95at Raleigh Regional 4/7/18 UB 9.975at National Semifi nal I 4/20/18 V 9.90at UCLA 1/4/19 UB 9.925vs. Washington 1/12/19 FX 9.875vs. Washington 1/12/19 UB 9.90at Rutgers 1/12/19 VT 9.80at Rutgers 1/12/19 UB 9.90at Rutgers 1/12/19 AA 39.450vs. Illinois 1/26/19 FX 9.95vs. Illinois 1/26/19 AA 39.525vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 VT 9.875vs. Minnesota 2/9/19 UB 9.925

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

CATELYN OREL5-3 | Junior | AABlue Springs, Mo.GAGEBlue Springs South High School(Pronounced OR-ull)

• Made season debut vs. Minnesota on Feb. 92019 NOTES

CAREER HIGHS• Vault: 9.80 (vs. Michigan, 1/29/16)• Bars: 9.925 (vs. Utah State, 3/6/16)• Beam: 9.775 (at Iowa, 2/6/16)• Floor: 9.90 (at Big Five 3/17/18)• All-Around: 39.250 (vs. Michigan, 1/29/16)

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESMeet Date Event Scorevs. Utah State 3/6/16 UB 9.925

• Big Ten Gymnast to Watch• Big Ten Gymnast of the Week (Jan. 22)• Set a season high on balance beam vs. Ohio State (9.90)• Won vault and balance beam event titles vs. Ohio State (Feb. 16)

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.825 9.925 9.85 9.75 39.3501/12 vs Washington 9.325 9.90 9.80 9.875 38.900 1/19 at Rutgers 9.80 9.90 9.85 9.90 39.450 1/26 vs Illinois 9.85 9.90 9.825 9.95 39.525 2/3 at Michigan 9.90 9.825 9.85 9.40 38.9752/9 vs Minnesota 9.875 9.925 9.275 9.85 38.925 2/16 at Ohio State 9.90 9.875 9.90 -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.90 9.925 9.90 9.95 39.525

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- -- -- -- 2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- -- 9.825 -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- -- 9.85 --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- 9.85 --

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: • Floor: 9.85 (at Ohio State 2/16/19)• All-Around:

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GYMNAST BIOS

ANIKA DUJAKOVICH5-4 | Sophomore | AALenexa, Kan. Fuzion GymnasticsShawnee Mission West HS(Pronounced ON-ick-uh do-YAWK-oh-vich

• Tied a career high on vault vs. Illinois (9.85)2019 NOTES

CAREER HIGHS• Vault: 9.85 (3x, last at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: • Beam: • Floor: 9.70 (at Penn State 1/13/18)• All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESMeet Date Event Score

MAKAYLA CURTIS5-2 | Sophomore | AASavannah, Ga. Summit Gymnastics Islands High School

• Tied a career high on balance beam vs. Ohio State (9.825)

2019 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS• Vault: 9.775 (vs. Michigan 1/27/18)• Bars: • Beam: 9.825 (2x, last at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Floor: • All-Around:

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.725 (at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: • Beam: 9.825 (2x, last at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Floor: • All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.85 (2x, last at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: • Beam:• Floor: • All-Around:

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- 9.075 -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- 9.725 -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers 9.70 -- 9.75 -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois 9.70 -- 9.80 -- -- 2/3 at Michigan 9.725 -- 9.625 -- --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- 9.825 -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- 9.825 -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.725 -- 9.825 -- --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers 9.25 -- -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois 9.85 -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan 9.85 -- -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota 9.65 -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State 9.225 -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.85 -- -- -- --

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GYMNAST BIOS

KYNSEE ROBY5-1 | Sophomore | AAWindsor Heights, IowaTriad GymnasticsValley High SchoolPronounced KIN-zee ROBE-ee

• Will miss 2019 season due to injury.

2019 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: • Floor: • All-Around:

RACHEL THOMPSON5-7 | Sophomore | AALincoln, Neb.Nebraska School of GymnasticsLincoln Southwest HS

2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: • Floor: • All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

• Vault: 9.80 (3x, last at Raleigh Regional 4/7/18)• Bars: 9.90 (at Big Five 3/17/18)• Beam: 9.90 (at Florida 3/9/18)• Floor: 9.8625 (at Super Six 4/21/18)• All-Around: 39.425 (at Raleigh Regional 4/7/18)




Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- -- -- --1/26 vs Illinois -- -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- -- --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- -- --

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GYMNAST BIOS


MEGAN VERCELES CARR5-5 | Sophomore | AAMonte Sereno, Calif. West Valley Gymnastics SchoolLos Gatos High SchoolPronounced ver-SUH-less

• Set a career high on vault vs. Ohio State (9.85)

2019 NOTES

CAREER HIGHS• Vault: 9.85 (at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Bars: 9.90 (2x, last vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.675 (at UCLA 1/4/19)• Floor: • All-Around:

CAREER INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESMeet Date Event Scorevs. Illinois 1/26/19 VT 9.90

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

ADNERYS DE JESUS5-1 | Freshman | AAGreenwich, Conn.Darien YMCAGreenwich High SchoolPronounced AD-Knee-riss HEY-zeus

• Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week (Feb. 5)• Featured on SportsCenters top 10 plays for her vault against Michigan• Tied a career high on fl oor exercise vs. Ohio State (Feb. 19)

2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.925 (at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: 9.875 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• Beam: • Floor: 9.825 (2x, last at Michigan 2/3/19)• All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET

SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.85 (at Ohio State 2/16/19)• Bars: 9.90 (2x, last vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.675 (at UCLA 1/4/19)• Floor: • All-Around:

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.55 9.675 9.675 -- --1/12 vs Washington 9.75 9.825 9.65 -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers 9.75 9.775 9.175 -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- 9.90 -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- 9.75 -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota 9.075 9.90 -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State 9.85 -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.85 9.90 9.675 -- --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.775 9.725 -- 9.75 --1/12 vs Washington 9.80 9.70 -- 9.725 -- 1/19 at Rutgers 9.575 9.75 -- 9.775 -- 1/26 vs Illinois 9.90 9.875 -- 9.825 -- 2/3 at Michigan 9.925 9.75 -- 9.825 --2/9 vs Minnesota 9.825 9.80 -- 9.675 -- 2/16 at Ohio State 9.80 9.775 -- 9.825 --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.925 9.875 -- 9.825 --

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GYMNAST BIOS

SARAH HARGROVE5-0 | Freshman | AAHendersonville, N.C.Cincinnati Gymnastics AcedemyConnections Academy

• Tied a career high on bars vs. Minnesota (9.825)• Set a career high on balance beam vs. Minnesota (9.875)

2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: 9.875 (vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Beam: 9.825 (vs. Minnesota 2/9/19)• Floor: 9.75 (vs. Washington (1/12/19)• All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET


ABBY JOHNSTON5-4 | Freshman | AAParkland, Fla.Stoneman Douglas High SchoolAmerican Twisters

• Set a career high on bars vs. Illinois (9.875)

2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.675 (vs. Washington 1/12/19)• Bars: 9.875 (vs. Illinois 1/26/19)• Beam: • Floor: 9.80 (2x, last at Ohio State 2/16/19)• All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET


Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- 9.75 -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- 8.875 -- 9.75 -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- 9.70 -- 9.725 -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- 9.825 9.775 9.75 -- 2/3 at Michigan -- 9.60 9.70 -- --2/9 vs Minnesota -- 9.875 9.825 -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- 9.75 9.025 -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.875 9.825 9.75 --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- 9.75 --1/12 vs Washington 9.675 9.525 -- 9.55 -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- 9.65 -- 9.80 -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- 9.875 -- 9.75 -- 2/3 at Michigan -- 9.725 -- 9.15 --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- -- 9.80 --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.675 9.875 -- 9.80 --

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GYMNAST BIOS

KAYLEE QUINN5-1 | Freshman | AARockaway, N.J.North Star GymnasticsMorris Hills High School

MEGAN THOMPSON5-3 | Freshman | AAGilbert, Ariz.Desert Lights GymnasticsBasha High School

2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: 9.75 (5x, last at Michigan 2/3/19)• Bars: • Beam: • Floor: • All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET


2019 NOTES

CAREER/SEASON HIGHS• Vault: • Bars: • Beam: • Floor: • All-Around:

2019 MEET-BY-MEET


Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA 9.75 -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington 9.75 -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers 9.75 -- -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois 9.75 -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan 9.75 -- -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota 9.15 -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State 9.725 -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs 9.75 -- -- -- --

Date Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around 1/4 at UCLA -- -- -- -- --1/12 vs Washington -- -- -- -- -- 1/19 at Rutgers -- -- -- -- -- 1/26 vs Illinois -- -- -- -- -- 2/3 at Michigan -- -- -- -- --2/9 vs Minnesota -- -- -- -- -- 2/16 at Ohio State -- -- -- -- --2/22 at Elevate the Stage 3/2 vs Sourthern Utah 3/10 at Denver Meet 3/16 Masters Classic 3/23 at Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- -- --

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2019 NEBRASKA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS PHOTO ROSTER

Kelli ChungJr. • 5-1

Torrance, Calif.

Sienna CrouseSr. • 5-3

Fargo, N.D.

Makayla CurtisSo. • 5-2

Savannah, Ga.

Adnerys De JesusFr. • 5-1

Greenwich, Conn.

Anika DujakovichSo. • 5-4

Lenexa, Kan.

Sarah HargroveFr. • 5-0

Hendersonville, N.C.

Sierra HasselJr. • 5-3

Johnston, Iowa

Taylor HouchinJr. • 5-3

Republic, Mo.

Abby JohnstonFr. • 5-4

Parkland, Fla.

Catelyn OrelJr. • 5-3

Blue Springs, Mo.

Kaylee QuinnFr. • 5-1

Rockaway, N.J.

Kynsee RobySo. • 5-1

Windsor Heights, Iowa

Megan SchweihoferSr. • 5-0

China, Mich.

Megan ThompsonFr. • 5-3

Gilbert, Ariz..

Rachel ThompsonSo. • 5-7

Lincoln, Neb.

Megan Verceles CarrSo. • 5-5

Los Gatos, Calif.

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