There’s a lot that happens on the gymternet each week. So much so that it can be hard to keep track of it all. From training updates and COVID-year announcements to recruiting rumors and coaching news, we don’t blame you for missing some important points here and there.
That’s where we come in. Last Week in College Gym is your one-stop shop for all the important headlines from the previous week in college gymnastics. No matter if you’re taking a social media break, went on vacation, or just don’t have the capacity to follow every single gymnast, team, and fan, we have you covered.
Top Storylines
Alabama, Michigan Among Schools to Open December’s Preview Meet Slate
With less than one month until the gymnastics season begins, teams across the country began holding in-arena preview meets this past weekend. At Alabama’s Crimson and White preview meet on Friday night, freshman Paityn Walker competed in the all-around, while classmate Ryan Fuller turned heads with a 9.95 on bars. The team also showcased eight 10.0 start value vaults.
At Michigan’s exhibition meet, five of the seven freshmen competed, with Peyton Davis and Jahzara Ranger showing three events each. Sophomore Kayli Boozer competed on beam and floor, having not cracked either lineup beyond exhibition spots last season. Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan also competed at the meet; of note, Western Michigan freshman Reilan Garvey earned a solid 38.700 all-around score.
Other Newsworthy Items
- LSU fifth year Haleigh Bryant was profiled by Forbes.
- Oklahoma freshman Lily Pederson’s mother surprised her by traveling from Minnesota to Oklahoma’s Sooner Spotlight preview event on Friday.
Training Updates
- Michigan State sophomore Emma Misenheimer is training a Yurchenko one and a half on vault.
- California freshman Sage Melkonian is training a hop to straddled jaeger on bars.
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Article by the editors of College Gym News
