Parenti and Lewis Compete at North Central Regionals

AMES, Iowa --Jessica Parenti and Meagan Lewis finished 14th and 15th respectively in the all-around at the North Central NCAA regionals for the Utah State Gymnastics team. Parenti finished with a 38.775, her highest in her three appearances at regionals, while Lewis finished with a 38.725.

Ashley Kelly of Arizona State won the all-around title with a 39.525 to lead the No. 11 Arizona State gymnastics team to a first place finish with a score of 196.675.

Lewis and Parenti remained close throughout the entire competition.

They tied for 22nd on vault with a 9.775 and finished on bars tied for 27th with a 9.600. Lewis pulled ahead on beam, finishing tied for 31st with a 9.700. Parenti was close behind with a 9.650, finishing 35th.

Parenti, however, out scored Lewis on floor with a 9.750 (24th) while Lewis scored a 9.650 (tied for 34th).