Caroline Cascadden Named GEC Specialist of the Week
WEST CHESTER, PA – West Chester University senior gymnast, Caroline Cascadden (Ashburn, Va.), was named the Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) Gymnast of the Week it was announced Wednesday afternoon by that organization.
Cascadden turned in an amazing double meet weekend for the Golden Rams. On Friday, she hit her career high of a 9.9 on balance beam, breaking the individual balance beam record for the second time this season, also finishing in first place and helping her team break the school record with a 49.150. She also shined on the floor exercise, where she scored a 9.8 and tied for a second-place finish.
On Sunday, Cascadden performed just as well earning a 9.825 on balance beam, which was enough for a tie for second place at Temple. On the floor exercise, she scored a 9.85 which was the fourth highest score of the meet. Her efforts on floor helped her team break the school record, scoring a 49.175.
It is the third time this year that a West Chester gymnast has been lauded for their efforts in the gym. Lily McFarland was the co-Gymnast of the Week in Week 7 while Jordan Coleman was specialist of the week the first week of the season.
West Chester concludes its regular-season slate on Friday afternoon with a dual against Cornell University at 11 a.m. inside Sturzebecker Health Science Center on South Campus.
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