We will continue featuring this year’s NCAA incoming freshmen and today we look at the Utah Utes. Last year the Utes had a disappointing end to their season at Nationals, missing the super six by only .075. Below are the gymnasts joining the Utes team for next year's season.



Samantha Partyka is from Katy, Texas where she trains at Champion Gymnastics. Partyka is coached by Kellie Mizoguchi and Rob Barke. Partyka is a member of the Junior Olympic National Team and a two year elite gymnast. She is also a three time national J.O. Champion. In 2012 Partyka won the national title on vault. In 2013 she won the national title on vault and floor. Watch her 1st place floor routine from J.O Nationals. Partyka competed as an elite at the Visa Championships in 2010 and 2011. 

Co-head coach Megan Marsden on Partyka in a Utah press release: "Sam is an elite level competitor who loves to win. She has no fear factor and her routines on each event are packed with difficulty." 


Maddy Stover is from Fullerton, California where she trained at Wildfire Gymnastics. Her mother Nancy is the program director for coaches Rick Watson, Rhonda Schwandt-Hoffman, Stephanie Calvert, Tom Wakeling and Whitney Watson. At the 2014 J.O, National Championships Stover placed first on beam and fourth all-around.Watch her 1st place beam routine from the 2014 J.O. Nationals. Stover is a four time J.O. National Championships qualifier, where she has won two national titles. Stover won the all-around title in 2013 and the beam title in 2011. Stover was also a California state champion from 2011-2013, along with winning regional titles on beam in 2012 and vault in 2013. 

Co-head coach Megan Marsden on Stover in a Utah press release:"Maddy's attention to detail and beautiful movements will remind our fans of (former Utah All-American) Shannon Bowles, especially on beam. She will be a very good all-arounder for us."


Kari Lee is from Peoria, Arizona where she trains at Flames Gymnastics Academy owned by her parents, Sam and MeJa Lee. Lee is coached by Attila Szentes, Nicole Wendelgass, Roni Mejia and Gilbert Mejia. At the 2014 J.O. National Championships Lee took first place on vault, second on bars and third all-around. Watch her first place vault. Lee was the J.O. National all-around champion in 2013. She also won the all-around title at the 2013 IGI Chicago Style Meet and took fourth all-around at the Nastia Liukin Cup in 2013. In 2012 Lee was the Region 1 all-around champion. 

Head coach Greg Marsden on Stover in a Utah press release:"Kari is strong on all four events and will add depth to our lineups. She could make a big difference in our beam lineup with her proven consistency and winning track record."


Tiffani Lewis is from Las Vegas, Nevada where she trains at Brown’s Gymnastics. Lewis is coached by Terry Gray, Tatiana Lewis and Wendy McGee. At the 2014 J.O. National Championships Lewis finished fifth all-around. Watch her floor routine from J.O. Nationals. In 2013 Lewis had a very successful year with many victories. Lewis won the vault and floor titles at the Nevada State Championships and the Valley of the Sun Challenge. A the Arizona Sunrays Classic Rock Challenge Lewis won the all-around, vault, bars and beam title. Unfortunately Lewis couldn’t compete at the 2013 J.O Nationals due to injury. In 2012 Lewis competed in the 2012 J.O. National Championships where she placed eighth all-around. 

Head coach Greg Marsden on Stover in a Utah press release: "Tiffani is a dynamic competitor who is especially good on the power events but has the ability to contribute everywhere."


These new Utah freshmen join a prestige group of gymnasts who have qualified to 38 consecutive national championships. These freshmen are in for a great treat to compete in front of 14,000 fans on a weekly basis. 

Who are you most excited to see compete? How will these girls fit into the Utah lineup? Tell us in the comments section below.



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Incoming Freshmen: Alabama 
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Incoming Freshmen: Nebraska