Air Force Soars Past Simpson College

USAF ACADEMY – Air Force posted a 395.950 to beat Simpson College (347.300) on Senior Day, Saturday afternoon, in Cadet Gymnasium. Three gymnasts set four new career best scores in the effort.

Oliver Zavel had a stellar day of action, winning the still rings and the parallel bars with 13.700 and 14.300, respectively. Both scores marked career bests for the senior. Zavel also scored a season-high 79.700 in the all-around.

Senior Garrett Braunton claimed the top spot on the floor exercise, posting a career-best 14.300. Teammate Patrick Hoopes reigned supreme on the pommel horse once again, the event with a 14.450. Hoopes has scored over 14.000 on the pommel in every event this season.

Erich Upton set a career best on the vault, scoring an impressive 14.800 to claim the title in the event. Upton also went on to win the high bar with a 13.100.

Prior to the meet, the Falcons honored Jacob Becchetti, Garrett Braunton, Cole Landes, Jake Sampier, and Oliver Zavel for senior day. Next weekend, Air Force hosts the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals, March 22-23, in Cadet West Gym. The Falcons will compete alongside Navy, Greenville University, Simpson College, Springfield College, and William & Mary.

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Players Mentioned

Jacob Becchetti

Garrett Braunton

Patrick Hoopes

Cole Landes

Jake Sampier

Erich Upton

Oliver Zavel

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