The University of Utah Red Rocks women’s gymnastics team is headed to the NCAA National Championship in Fort Worth, Texas in two weeks after clinching their 49th consecutive appearance with a dramatic win at the Regional Final. The Red Rocks edged out second-place UCLA with a score of 197.825.
In a thrilling performance, Utah dominated the meet, posting strong scores on bars, beam, floor, and vault. Makenna Smith led the team with a standout bar routine, while Ella Zirbes and Ashley Glynn also impressed with their performances on beam and floor. The team’s cohesion and focus paid off as they secured their 49th consecutive appearance in the national championship.
“I’m so proud of our girls for putting it all together tonight,” said head coach Carly Dockendorf. “We’re excited to represent Utah at the NCAA National Championship and we’re ready for whatever comes next.”
The Red Rocks will have a week off before heading to Fort Worth, Texas on April 17-19. This marks their 49th consecutive appearance in the national championship, solidifying their position as one of the top programs in the country.
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Source: https://utahutes.com/news/2025/4/5/gymnastics-no-4-red-rocks-stamp-ticket-to-49th-consecutive-nationals-appearance