From Deseret News archives:
U. gymnastics year in review
13 WINS 3 LOSSES
Postseason: Won NCAA West Regional, second in NCAA Championships
Leaders
SEASON HIGHS:
All-around
Kristina Baskett, 39.70
Ashley Postell, 39.675
Vault:
Kristina Baskett, 9.975
Nicolle Ford, 9.95
Uneven bars:
Kristina Baskett, 9.95
Ashley Postell, 9.95
Nicolle Ford, 9.95
Balance beam:
Ashley Postell, 9.975
Ashley Postell, 9.95
Floor exercise:
Ashley Postell, 9.95
Nicolle Ford, 9.95
Report card
Seniors: Nicolle Ford, the only senior/captain, struggled at times with that and injuries but scored 39.475 or better in four of last five appearances. B
Sophomores: Kristina Baskett had career highs in all but vault in 2007. Nina Kim solid especially on beam over last six appearances, all 9.85 or better. B+
Freshmen: Missed expectations, but Annie DiLuzio (2nd NCAA vault), Daria Bijak NCAA bars finals), Sarah Shire and Beth Rizzo (NCAA floor finals) made late contributions. B-
Overall: Regular-season difficulties aside, they improved steadily through March and April, peaked and won regional and placed 2nd in NCAA championships. B
To do
Remember 2007's lessons:
Underclassmen need to return/arrive in shape.
Leadership needs to be distributed, new leaders must be cultivated.
Going
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