Fourth-Ranked Red Rocks Dispatch Huskies On McCallum’s Career Night
Feb 21, 2022, 8:58 PM
Utah Utes gymnast Jaedyn Rucker and her team react after her vault during the NCAA regional final round at the Maverik Center on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Utes are moving on to the next round. (Annie Barker, Deseret News)
(Annie Barker, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Red Rock freshman Grace McCallum scored a career-best 39.775 all-around score as the Red Rocks improved to 9-1 on 2022.
The University of Washington (1-3, 4-5) hosted the Red Rocks (4-1, 8-1) at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA on Monday, February 21.
First Rotation
The Red Rocks began the match on bars while Washington started on the vault. Amelie Morgan and Grace McCallum set an early tone for the night, each scoring 9.90. Cristal Isa posted a 9.875.
For Washington, Geneva Thompson scored a team-high 9.925. Lana Navarro turned in a 9.900 and Amara Cunningham scored 9.875.
The Red Rocks held a 49.350-49.325 advantage after the first rotation.
We ❤️ a 9.90 in the leadoff spot! Amelie Morgan doin' her job!
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📱https://t.co/uxRe3WseVL pic.twitter.com/NCAIcUi7ij— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 22, 2022
Second Rotation
The Red Rocks moved over to vault, while the Huskies were on bars. A career high 9.950 score from Alexia Burch and Grace McCallum helped the Red Rocks maintain their lead. Lucy Stanhope also contributed a 9.875.
Thompson’s 9.925 led Washington once again while Morgan Bowles and Skylar Killough-Wilhelm each scored 9.875.
Utah held a 98.750-98.650 lead at the midway point.
Another STICK and it's a career high 9.95 for Grace McCallum‼️
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📱https://t.co/uxRe3WseVL pic.twitter.com/H6fOsZj4vu— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 22, 2022
Third Rotation
Utah went to the floor, with Washington on the beam.
Sydney Solaski just missed out on a perfect 10, instead settling for a career-high matching 9.975. McCallum and Stanhope gave the Red Rocks 9.950 scores and Abby Paulson & Adrienne Randall each scored 9.900.
Killough-Wilhelm’s 9.925 led Washington. Brenna Brooks also scored 9.900
The Red Rocks maintained a 148-350-147.850 lead through three rotations.
Ohhhhh so close to perfection for Sydney Soloski! She matches a career-best 9.975 for the second time this season 🙌
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📱https://t.co/uxRe3WseVL pic.twitter.com/zTXw8LNPos— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 22, 2022
Fourth Rotation
The Red Rocks finished their night on beam with the Huskies on floor.
McCallum career-high 9.975 routine gave way to Morgan and Adrienne Randall, who each scored 9.950 on the beam.
Washington got 9.900 floor routines from Ashley Blum and Killough-Wilhelm.
Alexa, play "Grace McCallum's Career Night" 🗣️
Grace scores a career-best 9.975 on beam to finish with a career high 39.775 in the all-around!
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📱https://t.co/uxRe3WseVL pic.twitter.com/ALSorGtpUm— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 22, 2022
Utah would defeat the Huskies by a final score of 197.950-197.275.
The Red Rocks remain on the road where they will face the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center in Tuscon, AZ on Friday, February 25. This meet is scheduled for 7 p.m. (MDT)
