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Brockport
Longtime head coach John Feeney retired in 2021, and Renee Lyst’s vision for Brockport is starting to take shape as recruits fill out the lineups. This could be a rebuilding year, with a number of key contributors graduating, but Brockport continues to be a floor powerhouse while looking to improve on bars.
2024 Rewind
No. 68 overall | No. 68 in regular season | NCGA Team Final
For several seasons now, Brockport has repeatedly looked poised to win the national title, but it hasn’t put all the pieces together on the day it counts most. 2024 was no exception.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Year Marina Del Vecchio Maren Eramo Seniors Miranda LaRobardiere Maya Pecoraro Laken Sooy Olivia Stinnette Aladiana Tosado Juniors Cali Czarcinski Gracie Weaver Sophomores Grace Briles Kiara Hockman Lienna Kay Julia Klucinec Maddalyn Mattis Taylor Pawlenko Eliana Wannall Claire Wood Phenix Wyche Sarah Zupanek | Freshmen Emma Brookins Isabella Canda Shannon Gibbs Kayla Gleason Azlynn Heverly Emma Langdon Olivia Melo Amanda Neely Charlotte Raymond Jamarie Saravia Alexis Schulman Amelia York |
| Out | |
| Graduated Taylor Bushey (UB) Natalie Galioto (VT, BB, FX) Kirsten Paultre (VT, FX) Emma Grace Sargent (VT, UB) Rachel Swick (UB, FX) |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 69 | NQS: 48.275 | Average: 48.080
Returning NQS: Lienna Kay (9.620 NQS), Gracie Weaver (9.475)
Other Contributors: Kiara Hockman, Emma Brookins, Isabella Canada, Shannon Gibbs, Kayla Gleason, Emma Langdon, Olivia Melo, Amanda Neely, Charlotte Raymond, Alexis Schulman
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No.69 | NQS: 47.870 | Average: 47.755
Returning NQS: Lienna Kay (9.555), Aladiana Tosado (9.275),
Other Contributors: Isabella Canada, Shannon Gibbs, Amanda Neely, Charlotte Raymond, Alexis Schulman
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 67 | NQS: 48.310 | Average: 47.608
Returning NQS: Lienna Kay (9.715), Kiara Hockman (9.650), Laken Sooy (9.635), Maya Pecoraro (9.635), Cali Czarcinski (9.350)
Other Contributors: Emma Brookins, Isabella Canada, Shannon Gibbs, Kayla Gleason, Emma Langdon, Olivia Melo, Charlotte Raymond, Alexis Schulman, Amelia York, Amanda Neely
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 63 | NQS: 48.820 | Average: 48.485
Returning NQS: Laken Sooy (9.770), Cali Czarcinski (9.715), Lienna Kay (9.615)
Other Contributors: Kiara Hockman, Maddalyn Mattis, Maya Pecoraro (4/10 appearances), Aladiana Tosado, Emma Brookins, Isabella Canada, Shannon Gibbs, Kayla Gleason, Azlynn Heverly, Emma Langdon, Olivia Melo, Charlotte Raymond, Jamarie Saravia, Alexis Schulman, Amanda Neely
Records Watch
Team: 194.325 | AA: 38.925 | VT: 48.800/9.875 | UB: 49.000/9.875 | BB: 49.200/9.900 | FX: 49.300/9.925
The Golden Eagles rewrote the record books in 2024. Junior Lienna Kay could match or top her 9.900 on beam, and Laken Sooy and Kiara Hockman are right behind her. Sooy also came with a quarter-tenth of the floor record last year.
The Big Picture
Brockport has a lot of strong returning gymnasts but is also losing a high number of routines, some of which were key pieces of the 2024 campaign. 2025 could look a bit like a step toward rebuilding but with strong leadership intact.
Cortland
All of Corltand’s biggest stars are back for 2024, but the Red Dragons will need to absorb losing their top floor scorer in Delaney Brown, who also computed vault and beam. Sophomore Taylor Goldstein is back from her wildly successful freshman season and headlines the large and talented sophomore class.
2024 Rewind
No. 75 overall | No. 75 in regular season | NCGA Team Final
Corltand surged into the 190s at the end of 2024 on the heels of great growth on bars, swinging into the NCGA team final. Sulekha Modi Zaug took NCGA National Coach of the Year honors, and Goldstein and Kathryn McSweeney earned All-American nods. Goldstein tied for second on beam at NCGA nationals with a program record-tying number and secured NCGA Rookie of the Year. It was a very successful season.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Rianna Adams Gabrielle Nadler Zoe Potamianos Juniors Rylee Fishkin Marisa Frascatore Ava Miranov Gianna Mirigliano Sophomores Autumn Adkins Rory Allan Cloe Block Kyleigh Brown Victoria Cave Ninabella English Taylor Goldstein Amy Hamilton Kathryn McSweeney Samantha Meadows Alexa Rose Pahila Melanie Richter Lexi Weber Kiana Won | Freshmen Anna Lee Dobson Hannah Rose Gerstein Tayah Graham Paris Welti Transfers Tessa Sutton (New Hampshire) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Delaney Brown (VT, BB, FX) Christelle Louis (BB) Paige White |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 78 | NQS: 47.720 | Average: 47.382
Returning NQS: Rory Allan (9.580 NQS), Gianna Mirigliano (9.555), Alexa Rose Pahlia (9.470), Autumn Adkins (9.445), Ava Mirano (9.440),
Other Contributors: Kyleigh Brown, Ninabella English, Kiana Wong, Anna Lee Dobson, Hannah Rose Gerstein, Tayah Graham
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 71 | NQS: 47.580 | Average: 47.257
Returning NQS: Taylor Goldstein (9.650), Rianna Adams (9.640),Kathryn McSweeney (9.605), Autumn Adkins (9.540), Alexa Rose Pahlia (9.450)
Other Contributors: Chloe Block, Kyleigh Brown, Anna Lee Dobson, Hannah Rose Gerstein, Tayah Graham
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 82 | NQS: 47.100 | Average: 46.748
Returning NQS: Gianna Mirigliano (9.610), Samantha Meadows (9.585), Taylor Goldstein (9.560), Kiana Wong (9.445), Victoria Cave (9.260), Alexa Rose Pahila (9.130)
Other Contributors: Chloe Block, Ava Miranov, Gabrielle Nadler, Lexi Weber, Tayah Graham
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 74 | NQS: 48.300 | Average: 47.923
Returning NQS: Gabrielle Nadler (9.720), Autumn Adkins (9.665), Gianna Mirigliano (9.655), Kathryn McSweeney (9.595)
Other Contributors: Victoria Cave, Rylee Fishkin, Amy Hamilton, Zoe Potamianos, Anna Lee Dobson, Paris Welti
Records Watch
Team: 191.650 | AA: 38.750 | VT: 48.625/9.825 | UB: 48.650/9.875 | BB: 48.625/9.825 | FX: 48.850/9.900
There is no reason the 2025 Red Dragon’s can’t top the overall program record, set in 2015 and tied last year. The bars record is also within reach for McSweeney, who came within three-quarters of a tenth in 2024. Goldstein tied 2001’s beam record and could outdo herself in 2025.
The Big Picture
Corltand is on track for another big year, especially with increased experience and confidence for Goldstein and McSweeney. The team will feel Brown’s loss on floor, but the returners should be up to the task of filling that hole.
Rhode Island College
One of the top gymnasts in Division III, Olivia Keyes, is back for a fifth year for the Anchorwomen, as is classmate Jolie Carpino. With a wealth of returning routines and a big incoming class, the squad should be able to absorb the losses of Kelsey Gates and Emma Tucker, though their absences will be especially felt on floor.
2024 Rewind
No. 76 overall | No. 76 in regular season
The Anchorwomen capped a record-setting year with a third-place finish at the NCGA-East regional, coming just shy of qualifying with an at-large nationals bid. The dynamic trio of Keyes, Gates, and Tucker were standout contributors and led the team throughout 2024. As a whole, the team was largely consistent across all four events and tied its highest finish (as far back as we have records) from 2022 at No. 76.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Years Jolie Carpino Olivia Keyes Emma Tucker Seniors Sophia Damiano Emma Heilich Jessica Nugent Juniors Abigail Bunch Morgan Lunn Gracie Romero Liz Shrewsbury Sophomores Madeline Brandt Presley Cuen Autumn Everett Payton Greene Amelia Hansen Ivy Jiminez Ava Magoun Molly Pompeii Kate Russo Payton Smith | Freshmen Carmen Bennett Dominique Harris Elizabeth Hoyos Lillian Hunt Aaliyah Krause Anna Sclafani Naomi Sherwood Kaden Whitley Carson Ann Whitt Transfers Alexa Graziano (Gustavus Adolphus) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Kelsey Gates (AA) Alison Silva (UB, BB) Julia Yitts (FX) |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 75 | NQS: 47.775 | Average: 45.795
Returning NQS: Emma Tucker (9.700 NQS), Payton Green (9.620), Sophia Damiano (9.565), Ivy Jimenez (9.460), Olivia Keyes (9.435)
Other Contributors: Payton Smith, Carmen Bennett, Dominique Harris, Elizabeth Hoyos, Aaliyah Krause, Anna Sclafani
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 82 | NQS: 46.010 | Average: 43.152
Returning NQS: Olivia Keyes (9.555), Abigail Bunch (9.395), Payton Green (9.055), Jolie Carpino (8.930)
Other Contributors: Carmen Bennett, Aaliyah Krause, Anna Sclafani
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 75 | NQS: 47.670 | Average: 45.527
Returning NQS: Olivia Keyes (9.745), Emma Tucker (9.740), Ivy Jimenez (9.570), Jessica Nugent (9.560), Morgan Lunn (9.305)Â
Other Contributors: Dominique Harris, Lillian Hunt, Aaliyah Krause, Carson Ann Whitt
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 67 | NQS: 48.670 | Average: 46.727
Returning NQS: Olivia Keyes (9.810), Emma Tucker (9.765), Morgan Lunn (9.720), Madeline Brandt (9.600)
Other Contributors: Carmen Bennett, Aaliyah Krause, Carson Ann Whitt
Records Watch
Team: 191.575 | AA: 38.625 | VT: 48.025/9.775 | UB: 46.625/9.650 | BB: 48.475/9.825 | FX: 49.250/9.900
The Anchorwomen rewrote the RIC record books in 2024, toppling the overall team record, as well as the top marks on vault, bars, and floor. Realistically, with a strong class graduating, 2025 might not be quite as monumental a year, but Keyes has the potential to break her own individual records in the all-around and on floor.
The Big Picture
The Anchorwomen are graduating half of one of their strongest classes ever, but getting Keyes back for one more season is a bright spot. She could absolutely challenge for the NCGA all-around title and lead Rhode Island College to the biggest stage. The returning team will have to do some work to fill holes, especially on floor, but it is a very capable group.
Ithaca
The Bombers come into 2025 after narrowly missing the NCGA championships. Nicole Lonski is back healthy and training, and exciting freshman Camryn Flaherty should impact vault and bars immediately. Between Greenville transfer Sienna Blake and Flaherty, Ithaca should easily cover losing bar worker Coral Cotteleer to retirement. All signs point to a strong season ahead.
2024 Rewind
No. 77 overall | No. 77 in regular season
Ithaca closed out a steady season with a fourth-place finish at the NCGA-East regional, just missing an at-large bid to the big dance. Still, seven Bombers represented the team there, with returners Emily Kobusky and Grace Murray nabbing All-America honors. Bars was overall inconsistent, though, holding the team back from truly big numbers.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Marlena Bailey Abby Chesshire Skye Cohen Jillian Freyman Kaylie Goodwin Nicole Lonski Caitlin Pellegrino Juniors Trinity Bellamy Coral Cotteleer Corey Foster Emily Kobusky Grace Murray Sophomores Taylor Arias Lauren Babineaux Rylie Benner Anya Kraenzel Hana Miller Emily Provost Hali Seligman Natalie Steed | Freshmen Madelynn Farragher Camryn Flaherty Mya John |
| Out | |
| Graduated Cassidy Gallivan (VT) |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 76 | NQS: 47.750 | Average: 45.725
Returning NQS: Lauren Babineaux (9.605 NQS), Natalie Steed (9.600), Grace Murray (9.570), Caitlin Pellegrino (9.515), Jillian Freyman (9.480), Hana Miller (9.330)
Other Contributors: Nicole Lonski, Madelynn Farragher, Mya John
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 78 | NQS: 46.410 | Average: 42.698
Returning NQS: Lauren Babineuax (9.540), Marlena Bailey (9.335), Kaylie Goodwin (9.305), Coral Cotteleer (9.100), Skye Cohen (9.025)
Other Contributors: Nicole Lonski, Hana Miller, Natalie Steed, Camryn Flaherty, Mya John
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 73 | NQS: 47.890 | Average: 46.418
Returning NQS: Emily Kobusky (9.815), Jillian Freyman (9.625), Kaylie Goodwin (9.620), Caitlin Pellegrino (9.600), Abby Chesshire (9.530), Corey Foster (9.350)
Other Contributors: Hana Miller, Mya John
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 70 | NQS: 48.615 | Average: 45.802
Returning NQS: Grace Murray (9.825), Corey Forest (9.765), Jillian Freyman (9.760), Caitlin Pellegrino (9.690), Abby Chesshire (9.625)
Other Contributors: Taylor Arias, Skye Cohen, Nicole Lonski, Madelynn Farragher, Mya John
Records Watch
Team: 192.325 | AA: 38.225 | VT: 48.375/9.800 | UB: 48.025/9.825 | BB: 48.825/9.875 | FX: 48.925/9.900
Junior Murray came within a toe-point of the vault record for her tucked Tsuk half, missing the 9.800 mark by just a quarter-tenth; that could fall in 2025. Kobusky owns the beam record and could match or better her 9.875. The team totals on beam and floor are also within reach; the beam number was set in 2023, and last year’s squad only missed it by one tenth. With that whole lineup returning, it could certainly fall.
The Big Picture
With only two routines leaving and solid gymnastics coming in, the Bombers have a chance to shore up some consistency on bars and put pressure on the top-tier teams in the conference and division.
Ursinus
Ursinus has looked incredibly consistent over the past five years, and 2025 is shaping up to be similar. With only a few routines leaving and a very large and strong senior class, the Bears have a chance to topple some team records and challenge for an NCGA nationals berth.
2024 Rewind
No. 78 overall | No. 78 in regular season
An off day on beam at the NCGA-East regional is all that held the Bears out of nationals. It was a strong season overall, and Ursinus will look to build on 2024’s foundation in the new year.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Daria Gregory Megan Matteucci Kyleigh Pierce Isabella Scarpetti Erin Stubbs Adison Tanguay Madison Zimmerman Juniors Brianna Duffy Valentina Hurtado Adrienne Roth Kylie Ruggiero Sidney Schreiber Sophomores Lauren Coleman Arianna Ellis Bella Leo Erin Roe LeeLee Sanders Lucy Warburton | Freshmen Caroline Connelly Michaela Duffy Alzachria Jackson |
| Out | |
| Graduated Ashley Cromer (VT, BB, FX) Carly Troilo (VT, UB, FX) Elisabeth Tucker Retired Mayleigh Rickey |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 77 | NQS: 47.725 | Average: 43.620
Returning NQS: Erin Roe (9.705 NQS), Sidney Schreiber (9.550), Erin Stubbs (9.465), Megan Matteucci (9.385),
Other Contributors: Bella Leo, Valentina Hurtado, Michaela Duffy, Alzachria Jackson
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 77 | NQS: 46.800 | Average: 42.620
Returning NQS: Brianna Duffy (9.385), Megan Matteucci (9.290), Lauren Coleman (9.270), Erin Roe (9.250),
Other Contributors: Kylie Ruggiero, Adison Tanguay, Adrienne Roth, Bella Leo
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 76 | NQS: 47.535 | Average: 47.258
Returning NQS: Madison Zimmerman (9.625), Erin Roe (9.585), Bella Leo (9.560), Adrienne Roth (9.435), Arianna Ellis (9.190),
Other Contributors: Lucy Warburton, Isabella Scarpetti, Caroline Connelly
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 80 | NQS: 47.780 | Average: 47.353
Returning NQS: Megan Matteucci (9.680), Arianna Ellis (9.655), Sidney Schreiber (9.635), Daria Gregory (9.350),
Other Contributors: Bella Leo, Lucy Warburton, Isabella Scarpetti, Erin Roe, Michaela Duffy, Alzachria Jackson
Records Watch
Team: 193.550 | AA: 38.675 | VT: 48.375/9.825 | UB: 48.100/9.825 | BB: 48.575/9.900 | FX: 48.600/9.875
Ursinus came within one tenth of rewriting the record books on beam and floor, and was just a hair further away on vault. Erin Roe and Kylie Ruggiero set new school bests on vault and bars while Megan Matteucci was just a half-tenth from doing so on floor. All three are back in 2025. This roster is loaded with potential and is within striking distance of having a historic, breakthrough season.
The Big Picture
Ursinus won’t really feel the departing members of the team because the rising senior class is very strong. With minimal gaps to fill, this season could be particularly successful for the Bears.
Springfield
The Pride will be looking to bounce back in 2025, as second-year head coach Diana Gallagher finds her footing. However, it will be a tall task without Sophia LeBlanc, who led the way on bars, beam, and floor. Beam especially will have many holes to fill.
2024 Rewind
No. 79 overall | No. 79 in regular season
Springfield missed out on qualifying to NCGA nationals and thus took a step back in the DIII rankings after a steady decade-plus as a contender. Still, LeBlanc and Annie Kiley ended the year as All-Americans, in the all-around and on vault, respectively. The floor squad was also a standout.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Maya Belog Delaney LaViolette Ayako Maeda Lilly Thibeault Marissa Zarra Juniors Brianna Cassin Claire Geiger Sage Kaplan Julia Reer Stacy Taylor Sophomores CeCe Athie Elsie Gardiner Ava Kelly Emma Skowronek | Freshmen Reagan Charlton Brenna Johnson Ella Kent Paige Rossi Leah Spinney Transfers Scarlette Ayakawa (Rutgers) Sarah Brownstein (William & Mary) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Annie Kiley Sophia LeBlanc Danah MacLeod Kelly McGuinness Naya Robinson Rae Anna Schutz Transferred Jenna DiPalo (BB) Retired Caitlyn Schreiber |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 81 | NQS: 47.415 | Average: 44.430
Returning NQS: Sage Kaplan (9.565 NQS), Stacy Taylor (9.540), Ava Kelly (9.330), Delaney LaViolette (9.255), Claire Geiger (9.456)
Other Contributors: Reagan Charlton, Paige Rossi
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 79 | NQS: 46.220 | Average: 43.133
Returning NQS: Ayako Maeda (9.565), Claire Geiger (9.000), Emma Skowronek (8.795), Marissa Zarra (8.645), Maya Belog (8.650), Sage Kaplan (8.525)
Other Contributors: Scarlette Ayakawa, Sarah Brownstein
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 80 | NQS: 47.160 | Average: 43.850
Returning NQS: Julia Reer (9.520), Emma Skowronek (9.205), Sage Kaplan (8.800)
Other Contributors: Ava Kelly, Scarlette Ayakawa, Sarah Brownstein, Reagan Charlton,
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 72 | NQS: 48.500 | Average: 45.310
Returning NQS: Stacy Taylor (9.770), Julia Reer (9.740), Claire Geiger (9.675), Sage Kaplan (9.630), Elsie Gardiner (9.575), Brianna Cassin (9.275), Delaney LaViolette (8.833)
Other Contributors: Sarah Brownstein
Records Watch
Team: 190.725 | AA: 38.750 | VT: 48.200/9.775 | UB: 47.375/9.800 | BB: 48.350/9.875 | FX: 48.775/9.900
Senior Ayako Maeda improved greatly on bars last year, nabbing as high as a 9.700. The 9.800 individual record is within reach. Sophomore Emma Skowronek inched near the 9.875 beam record, missing by just over a tenth during her freshman campaign.
The Big Picture
Springfield enters 2025 with a second-year head coach, newly renovated practice facility, and a return to the NCGA national stage on its mind. With the exits of LeBlanc and Kiley, improving on last year’s result will require work from the returning roster and freshmen, but the Pride should take strides in the NCGA-East nevertheless.
Utica
Utica is losing one of its stars in Alexis Castellaneta, but transfers Jenna DiPalo and Kaitlyn Vaz, as well as a large incoming class, give the Pioneers a lot of potential in their second-ever season. This very young squad will be headlined again by Grace Marra, who will look to pick up right where she left off in 2024.
2024 Rewind
No. 85 overall | No. 85 in regular season
In just its first year as a program, and with a roster made up almost entirely of freshmen, Utica sent two gymnasts to NCGA nationals in Castellaneta and Marra, the latter of whom became an All-American in the all-around after a strong showing. All in all, the Pioneers had a successful first year as a program.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Juniors Haley Miller Sophomores Gianna Fiorini Olivia Fragala Brooke Halter Grace Marra Ryli McGorry Angelina Merulla Julia Pecora Melissa Ainsley Pinckard Peighton Rogers Olivia Rosen Christina Troche Madison Villani Joscelyn Wabick | Freshmen Addison Ferri Emmy Graff Aubrey Hughes Alyssa Langston Camille Lindley Kourtney Pierce Emily Plone Abigail Walters Transfers Jenna DiPalo (Springfield) Kaitlyn Vaz (UW-Stout) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Alexis Castellaneta (VT, BB, FX) Jensen Todd (BB) Retired Madison Reed |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 85 | NQS:47.005 | Average: 43.494
Returning NQS: Grace Marra (9.530 NQS), Haley Miller (9.290), Madison Reed (9.220), Ryli McGorry (9.185), Jocelyn Wabick (9.020)
Other Contributors: Adisson Ferri, Emmy Graff, Aubrey Hughes, Alyssa Langston, Emily Plone, Madison Villani
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 85 | NQS: 43.930 | Average:39.272
Returning NQS: Grace Marra (9.035- 8/8 appearances), Christina Troche (8.855- 7/8 appearances), Olivia Rosen (8.720- 6/8 appearances), Melissa Ainsley Pinkara (8.685- 7/8 appearances), Alexis Castellaneta (8.405- 7/8 appearances), Ryli McGorry (8.405- 7/8 appearances)
Other Contributors: Kaitlyn Vaz (transfer from UW- Stout- 1/10 appearances), Emmy Graff, Alyssa Langston
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 84 | NQS: 46.510 | Average: 42.803
Returning NQS: Grace Marra (9.530), Jenna DiPalo (9.245), Madison Reed (9.095), Olivia Fragala (9.015), Haley Miller (9.015)
Other Contributors: Emmy Graff, Alyssa Langston, Emily Plone
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 86 | NQS: 46.655 | Average: 43.234
Returning NQS: Grace Marra (9.785), Olivia Rosen (9.260), Ryli McGorry (9.110), Christina Troche (8.810), Angelina Merulla (8.665)
Other Contributors: Adisson Ferri, Emmy Graff, Alyssa Langston, Emily Plone
Records Watch
Team: 186.175 | AA: 38.150 | VT: 47.400/9.850 | UB: 45.300/9.475 | BB: 47.875/9.825 | FX: 47.525/9.900
Utica is just getting rolling, and with more experience going into year two, we should see the Pioneers break many of its records from its inaugural season. Look for Marra to topple her own bars record. Each other event best was set by Castellaneta, so this roster has something to chase.
The Big Picture
Utica set high standards for itself in its first season, consistently improving on team scores throughout the year and ending 2024 on a high. Castellaneta leaves big grips to fill, but with more experience across the board and many fresh faces, the Pioneers should be up to the task. The NCGA-East is very competitive, so climbing the conference standings will be a tall task, though. Still, continuing to progress in the DIII rankings overall should be a goal for this squad.
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