After a fairly empty week one, week two had several more teams back in action, including those in the NCGA-East, which was dormant for quite some time. Brockport proved that they haven’t lost ground after last completing a full season and claiming a regional and national title in 2019. That’s not to say there weren’t still meet cancellations. Ursinus, Springfield, UW-Whitewater and UW-Stout have yet to begin their 2022 seasons. It’s shaping up to be a battle for the top spot in the NCGA. Hopefully next week there will be a fuller picture of what ALL the NCGA teams have to offer this year.
Upset of the Week
UW-La Crosse, Vault and Floor
The Eagles meant business when they traveled to St. Charles and defeated the host Lindenwood Lions on both vault and floor with a 47.700 and 48.025, respectively. For vault, consistency was the key, while floor brought the big tumbling and fun dance moves. La Crosse also posted the highest team score in the NCGA so far this year. Keep an eye on the Eagles.
Brockport debuted a bedazzled eagle on its leotard this week, with jewels lining the straps on the open back, completing the touch with Brockport spelled out, maxing out the sparkles. In motion, this leotard sparkled nonstop.
There’s something about a pass you don’t see often, let alone those you see rarely. Bailey’s tuck full + front half to a back tuck grabs your attention and makes you want a routine full of this creativity.
Overall Standings
Place
Team
Average
1
Brockport
187.275
2
UW-La Crosse
187.200
3
UW-Oshkosh
185.650
4
Ithaca
183.850
5
Gustavus Adolphus
181.975
6
Cortland
180.000
7
Winona State
178.750
8
Hamline
174.775
Top Scores
Gymnast
Team
Event
Score
Alexis Castellaneta
Brockport
Floor
9.825
Emma Grant
UW-La Crosse
Beam
9.800
Olivia Keller
UW-Oshkosh
Floor
9.750
Alexis Castellaneta
Brockport
Vault
9.725
Kamryn Rodriguez
Cortland
Floor
9.725
Cate Sandvik
UW-La Crosse
Floor
9.725
Emily Buffington
UW-Oshkosh
Bars
9.700
Cate Sandvik
UW-La Crosse
Beam
9.650
Emma Grace Sargent
Brockport
Vault
9.650
Rachel Chesley
UW-La Crosse
Floor
9.625
Kyra Figurelli
Brockport
Floor
9.625
Natalie Galioto
Brockport
Floor
9.625
Jessica Taylor
UW-La Crosse
Floor
9.625
Emily Buffington
UW-Oshkosh
Vault
9.600
Jenna Danninger
UW-La Crosse
Floor
9.600
Izzy Kropiwiec
Winona State
Floor
9.600
Olivia Opheim
UW-La Crosse
Beam
9.600
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The Big Storyline: Fans were on the edge of their seats waiting to see who was going to actually compete at Hamline this weekend. UW-Oshkosh was added to the slate of teams to compete after its home opener was canceled. Gustavus Adolphus had already released its tentative lineups when it decided it was unable to make the trip due to a snow storm.
Implications: With its 185.650, Oshkosh posted its highest season-opening score in program history. Emily Buffington also posted the highest bars score in the conference with a 9.700. UW-Oshkosh is out to prove it means business. It has the difficulty and the fire to come home with a WIAC title.
Records: Emily Buffington matched or bettered career highs on vault, bars and the all around. Olivia Keller took the floor crown with a career high 9.750.
Controversies: Winona’s sole Yurchenko half from Camdyn McSweeney did not make the lineup cut today. That vault upgrade is a must for start value potential alone.
The Big Storyline: All three teams returned after quite some time away, and while you would think beam would be the downfall, bars proved to be the event that was the great equalizer.
Implications: Within the NCGA-East, Lexi Castellaneta proved she’s a force to be reckoned with this year, as does Brockport after it swept all four event titles. When we last saw a full season from Brockport, it opened the season with 186.575 before going on to win the national title.
The Big Storyline: UW-La Crosse bested Lindenwood on both vault and floor en route to the highest team score in Division III this season. Lindenwood struggled with consistency across the four events due to its young lineups.
Implications: UW-La Crosse has asserted itself as the team to beat in the WIAC and NCGA at the moment. The return of Emma Grant on beam was definitely a spark the Eagles needed. La Crosse will look to improve upon its bar performance in the coming weeks to surpass the 190 threshold. Lindenwood started a little shaky, but that was expected considering the teams’ lack of competitive experience. Many athletes were adding events or making collegiate debuts, so don’t judge too harshly. Now, if this pattern of behavior persists, expect Lindenwood to come in around the middle of the pack in the USAG rankings this year.
Records: A list of new career highs were as follows: Sara Beck’s 9.575 on vault and 9.400 on floor, Rachel Chesley’s 9.625 on floor, Emma Grant’s 9.800 on beam, Cate Sandvik’s 9.65 on beam and 9.725 on floor and Jessica Taylor’s 9.625 on floor.
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