Spartans Soar to Season-High Score, Top Utah State Gymnastics
San José State recorded a season-high score of 196.350 to defeat Utah State (195.675) Sunday afternoon at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The meet saw several individual titles claimed by both teams, showcasing impressive performances across all events.
Aggies Claim Three Event Titles Despite Loss
Despite the overall team result, Utah State gymnasts shone brightly, securing three of the four event titles. Junior Mya Witte earned her first career title with a career-high 9.900 on beam. Sophomores Olivia Orengo and Lundyn VanderToolen tied for first on bars, both posting scores of 9.900. Freshman Anabelle Dewey too claimed a title, tying for first on floor with a score of 9.850.
Event Breakdown: A Close Competition
The competition was tight across all four rotations. Utah State started on bars, scoring 48.950. They followed with 48.725 on vault, 48.925 on floor, and finished strong with a season-second-best 49.075 on beam. San José State posted 48.900 on vault, 49.175 on bars, 49.225 on beam, and 49.050 on floor.
Individual Highlights and Career Bests
Several Aggies achieved personal bests during the meet. Olivia Orengo posted a career-high 9.900 on bars, while Avery Bibbey tied her season-high with a 9.800. Kaylie Medrano also achieved a season-high-tying score of 9.825 on beam. Utah State recorded three career-high and four season-high scores.
Detailed Rotation Scores
Rotation One – Bars (48.950): Sydney Jelen (9.825), Avery Bibbey (9.800), Olivia Orengo (9.900), Lundyn VanderToolen (9.900), Charley Laufer (9.525), Isabella Vater (9.175).
Rotation Two – Vault (48.725): Mya Witte (9.725), Lundyn VanderToolen (9.750), Anabelle Dewey (9.700), Alianna Valdez (9.725), Chelsea Southam (9.625), Nyla Morabito (9.825).
Rotation Three – Floor (48.925): Olivia Orengo (9.800), Sienna Yelle (9.575), Chelsea Southam (9.775), Anabelle Dewey (9.850), Isabella Vater (9.700), Mara Gruber (9.800).
Rotation Four – Beam (49.075): Sydney Jelen (9.825), Olivia Orengo (9.850), Kaylie Medrano (9.825), Alianna Valdez (9.675), Charley Laufer (9.550), Mya Witte (9.900).
Looking Ahead for the Aggies
Utah State will host Mountain West-foe Boise State on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did the meet take place?
A: The meet was held at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California.
Q: What is Utah State’s record now?
A: Utah State is now 11-4 overall and 3-2 in Mountain West competition.
Q: What is San José State’s record now?
A: San José State is now 9-1 overall and 2-1 in Mountain West competition.
Q: Who won the all-around competition?
A: The all-around competition winner was not specified in the provided information.
Q: Where can I find more information about Utah State Gymnastics?
A: You can follow Utah State Gymnastics on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
