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Hornet Named Gymnast of the Week

Jan 22, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week on Jan. 7. Photo by Sacramento State Athletics


SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, it was announced on Jan. 7. The honor was the first for Houghton during her career.
 
On Sunday, Jan. 5, the junior from Parker, Colo., helped the Hornets record their highest score in a season-opening meet and defeat both UC Davis and UW-Oshkosh in the process, at The Nest. Sacramento State totaled 194.700, topping the previous record of 194.475 which came at the 2017 NorCal Classic.
 
Houghton scored 9.800 in each of her three events. She finished in second place on bars and tied for second on beam and floor. Her scores on bars and beam are tied for the eighth highest by a Sacramento State gymnast in a season opener.
 
The Hornets followed up their success in the season-opening meet with a 194.625-193.825 win over San Jose State on Sunday, Jan 12, at The Nest.

The Hornets are scheduled back in action at The Nest on Friday, Jan 17, against Cornell University and Alaska-Anchorage, after press time.