U. gymnastics year in review

The record

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

Juniors: Ashley Postell overcame early woes for terrific postseason including NCAA beam championship. Katie Kivisto and Jessica Duke were steady. 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