Important Dates to Remember

• May 10: Sundevil Invitational at Mt. Carmel High School
• May 23: Section Finals at West Hills High School

Returning Champions

The defending champions from the previous season, the Westview Wolverines, are set to compete once again, having clinched the section title for the past three consecutive years.

Alook at Last Season’s Star

Janelle Martinez from Granite Hills has been recognized as the 2024 Gymnast of the Year, displaying exceptional talent and increasing expectations for the upcoming season.

Teams to Watch

As the season approaches, several teams are expected to be strong competitors. The following schools are highlighted for their potential:

• Granite Hills
• Grossmont
• La Costa Canyon
• Mt. Carmel
• Rancho Bernardo
• Steele Canyon
• Torrey Pines
• Westview
• West Hills

Notable Athletes

Several athletes have emerged as key figures to watch this season. Their talents will be central to their teams’ successes:

• Bella Baguago (Westview, Fr.)
• Lia Bentzen (West Hills, Sr.)
• Serena Beroley (Mt. Carmel, Jr.)
• Ava Brehm (Santana, So.)
• Joyce Chen (Westview, So.)
• Sol D’Angelo (Mt. Carmel, Jr.)
• Anna Davis (La Costa Canyon, Jr.)
• Brenae Del Bono (West Hills, Sr.)
• Eva Fortenberry (Westview, So.)
• Ava Grot (La Costa Canyon, Jr.)
• Lauren Mageo (Mt. Carmel, Sr.)
• Janelle Martinez (Granite Hills, Sr.)
• Liliana Mendoza (San Diego, Jr.)
• Bhavaani Nayak (Westview, Sr.)
• Taylor Pricor (West Hills, So.)
• Addison Rosener (West Hills, Jr.)
• Louisa Ulbrich (Westview, So.)

Looking Ahead

With new rule changes implemented by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) expected to elevate scoring in gymnastics, this year’s competition may witness exciting shifts. Westview’s talented roster, paired with the influx of four freshmen, positions them as a formidable contender once again. However, rival teams are gearing up to challenge their dominance.