UW-Stout Gymnastics Sets Records, Takes Fifth at WIAC Championship

LA CROSSE, Wis. (March 8, 2025) – The UW-Stout gymnastics team delivered a historic performance at the WIAC Championship/NCGA WEst Regional, finishing fifth with a team score of 191.250, the sixth-highest total in program history.

The Blue Devils made history on the vault, setting a new school record with a 48.475. They also posted a 48.675 on the floor exercise, the second-highest score in program history.

Individually, Gillian Cummins and Jamie Beatty rewrote the UW-Stout record books in the all-around competition. Cummins recorded a 38.625 to set a new program record, while Beatty was right behind with a 38.600, also surpassing the previous school-best mark.

Top Individual Finishes

• Vault: Taylar Schaefer tied for fist with a personal best 9.800, Gillian Cummins tied for fifth (9.750), Jessica Qualich tied for eighth (9.725).
• Uneven Bars: Jamie Beatty finished third (9.725), Gillian Cummins placed seventh (9.675).
• Balance Beam: Effie Ferguson tied for third (9.725), Taylar Schaefer tied for ninth (9.650), Gillian Cummins tied for 11th (9.625).
• Floor Exercise: Isabela Krulich tied for second (9.800), Jamie Beatty, Kaylie Kassing, and Effie Ferguson all tied for seventh (9.750).

Stout's performance capped an impressive showing against a highly competitive WIAC field, setting the stage for potential individual and team qualifications for the NCGA Championship.