We're now about a month into the season and we've already seen some early trends emerge. Here's a quick recap of our impressions of the season thus far...
Alexa Goldberg, L10 from Central Bucks in Pa., has committed to WVU. Last season she finished 2nd AA at her state meet; 3rd AA (1st UB) at regionals; and 15th AA at JO Nationals. She started out this season with an all around win at the Hills Maryland Classic.
OU remains #1 in this weeks rankings, with Illinois close behind in the #2 slot.
OU's Jake Dalton leads the floor and AA. Cal's Glen Ishino tops the PH rankings, while PSU's Scott Rosenthal is the top ring man. Stanford's Sean Senters holds the top vault spot, while Michigan's Syque Caeser is first on PB. Illini Paul Ruggeri holds reign over the high bar.
| Rank | Team | Average |
| 1 | Oklahoma | 348.183 |
| 2 | Illinois | 348.000 |
| 3 | Penn State | 346.750 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 346.125 |
| 5 | Stanford | 342.800 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 340.967 |
| 7 | California | 340.675 |
| 8 | Michigan | 339.367 |
| 9 | Temple | 336.550 |
| 10 | Air Force Academy | 334.250 |
Link: Troester.com GymInfo
Madison Kilchrist, L10 at Champions in Texas, has commited to Denver. So far this season she competed two events at the Ricky Deci meet and placed 6th AA at the Alamo Classic.
Utah rises to #1 while Arkansas slips to #2 in this week's ranking. Florida, after their big win this weekend, rises to #3. Former co-number one UCLA drops to seventh.
Individually, Alaina Johnson of Florida takes over the top spot in the AA standings. Bama's Ashley Sledge is the top vaulter, Oregon State's Leslie Mak the top beamer, and Jaime Pisani of Arkansas the top floor worker. Three athletes are tied for the top spot on bars: Mariah Howdeshell of Arkansas, Morgan Evans of UNC, and Janelle Giblin of NU.
Ryann Anderson, L10 at Southeastern Gymnastics in N.C., has committed to Air Force. Last season she finished 2nd AA (1st BB) at her state meet and qualified to regionals where she placed 14th AA. So far this season she has placed 2nd AA (1st BB) at The Gala and 11th AA at the Sand Dollar.
William and Mary defeated the club program at James Madison to win the State Open. They amassed a 316.5.
Link: S&M Release
UNC posted a win in their home opener, defeating William and Mary. Morgan Evans led the way for UNC, winning the AA (38.625), UB (where she led the Nation last week) and tying for the FX title with teammate Kristin Aloi. Teammate Zoya Johnson won the VT and the BB.
Link: UNC Release
WMU posted the second highest score in team history. For the Broncos, Caroline O'Brien won the UB while Michelle Adams took the FX and Taylor Zondervan, the AA (38.95). BGSU's Jamilah Ali won the beam while three teammates tied for the vault title: Lacey Swords, Dawn Christman and Danielle Wishart.
Link: WMU Release
WVU rolled to a season-high in their home victory. For the Mountaineers, Nicole Roach won the UB and tied for the BB title with teammate Kaylyn Millick. WVU's Alaska Richardson won the floor and tied for the vault title with teammate Hope SloanHoffer. SloanHoffer then took the AA with a 39.2.
Link: WVU Release
TWU took an early lead and held off CMU at the finish to score the win over the host squad. CMU struggled on UB, with frosh Becca Druien unable to finish. Brittany Petzold posted a 39.3 to win the AA and took the bars title while teammate Kristin Teubner won the vault and beam.
Link: TWU Release
Stanford won the Stanford Open on Saturday evening. Eddie Penev posted a 89.2 to win the AA.
Link: NU Release
UNH defeated host NIU on Saturday evening, led by wins by Ali Carr on vault, Kayla Gray on beam, and Kate McGeever on floor. Teammate Austyn Fobes tied with NIU's Ashley Guerra for the bars title.
Link: NIU Release
Simona Castro led the Pioneers, posting a 39.2 to win the AA. She also tied for the FX title with teammate Jorie Hall. Teammate Moriah Martin won the vault, whilte teammate Louise Mercer won the UB. Hall added the BB title to complete the sweep.
Link: DU Release
PSU edged Minnesota at home, led once again by Sharaya Musser, who led a pack of five PSU all-arounders with a win. She also took the vault, balance beam, and floor. Gophers Janell Campbell and Lucy Ennis tied for the UB title.
Link: Gopher Release