Unstoppable Teams: UC Davis and UC Berkeley Dominate Nationals, While UC Davis Club Gymnastics Dazzles at NAIGC Championships!

This year, a strategic collaboration between the UC Davis Field Hockey Sports Club and UC Berkeley led to a remarkable performance at the National Field Hockey League's Spring Tournament from April 11th to 13th. The partnership emerged due to the high costs of attendance and the challenge of gathering enough players individually.

Competing as a unified team, the UC Davis Club Field Hockey showcased their prowess in a series of pool games. They kicked off strong, securing a 1-0 win against the University of Maryland. The team continued to impress with a decisive 5-1 victory over Sacred Heart University and an overwhelming 7-0 triumph against Towson University. They concluded the pool stage with an astounding 11-0 win over American University, finishing second overall and earning a bye in the morning rounds.

Advancing to the quarterfinals, the team faced the University of Pittsburgh and emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. The semifinal against Florida International University was particularly thrilling, culminating in a nail-biting tiebreaker shootout. Demonstrating tenacity and skill, the combined team won 2-1 and advanced to the championship game.

Although they narrowly lost to the University of Virginia with a score of 0-1 in the final, the team's journey was filled with pride and satisfaction. Their performance throughout the tournament highlighted both their athletic talents and the rewarding bonding experience they shared, reinforcing the dedication and hard work put in during the season. This success at nationals marks a significant milestone for both UC Davis and UC Berkeley, showcasing the power of teamwork and collaboration in collegiate sports!

The Club Gymnastics team soared to new heights at the thrilling NAIGC National Championships held from April 2-6 in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! With our gymnasts showcasing their incredible talent, we celebrate a spectacular competition where many athletes reached the exhilarating finals after a fierce prelim round, and a number of them proudly earned medals! Only the elite top 20 athletes in each category could advance to the finals, and among them, only the top 3 secured medals! “With each category featuring a staggering competition of 200-400 athletes, our team’s achievements shine brilliantly!” Charlotte Marsh, the Co-President of Club Gymnastics, said. 

Let's give a gigantic shoutout to our medalists and their remarkable performances:

**Medalist Highlights:**

🌟 Charlotte Marsh & Lianne Huber: 2nd place in the electrifying new flyers synchronized trampoline!

🌟 Lianne Huber: 1st in the intense developmental men's floor and 3rd in the exhilarating developmental men's vault!

🌟 Mira Stenger: 1st on the spectacular xcel silver uneven bars, and 2nd in the competitive xcel silver all-around!

🌟 Thomas Allen: 3rd on the captivating xcel silver women's floor, 3rd on the thrilling xcel silver women's balance beam, and 3rd on the dynamic xcel silver women's vault! 

And we can’t forget the athletes who fought their way to the finals, showcasing their grace and skill in:

🔥 Ashley Carroll: level 9 women's floor

🔥 Blythe Friedlander: level 9 women's balance beam

🔥 Lois Legowik: xcel platinum women's uneven bars 

Overall, our gymnasts' achievements at this year’s NAIGC National Championships speak volumes about their dedication, talent, and hard work. What an extraordinary showcase of talent and determination! We are incredibly proud of our athletes and their passion for gymnastics! Club Gymnastics eagerly anticipates continuing this momentum in future competitions!

Here are some shots of our athletes in action!

Charlotte and Lianne

Mira Stenger

Blyth Friedlander

Ashley Carroll

Lois Legowik

Thomas Allen