Sophomore Michelangelo Villani (photo by Frank Novak)
Sophomore Michelangelo Villani (photo by Frank Novak)
Posted: Mar 09, 2024

Simpson faces Greenville on the road

GREENVILLE, Ill. – Michelangelo Villani won his second career all-around title, Brian Rollison was victorious on rings for the second time this season, and the Simpson College men's gymnastics team recorded a 362.800 against Greenville on Saturday.

The Storm exceeded 68 points on vault for the third time this season and broke their parallel bars record previously set during the 2024 season opener.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Michelangelo Villani won his second career all-around title with a score of 71.350. His highest score of the day was a 13.500 on vault. He also earned a 12.750 on floor and 12.150 on parallel bars, both season highs.
  • Brian Rollison claimed first on rings for the second time this season, with both event wins coming against Greenville. He earned a 13.050 for his routine.
  • Simpson set a new program record on parallel bars much thanks to career-high marks from Sammy Shafransky (12.400) and Jake Sweeten (12.400). Alex Catchpole scored a team-best 13.050, Villani tied his season high (12.150) and Rollison received a 12.050 in his first time competing in the event.

UP NEXT
The Storm travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. on March 16 for their final dual of the season against Air Force.

MEET REPORT
FLOOR EXERCISE - 60.450
Michelangelo Villani - 12.750
Christopher Duane - 12.150
Karim Madkour - 12.150
Jake Smith - 12.050
Milo Staley - 11.350

POMMEL HORSE - 57.150
Jake Sweeten - 12.000
Milo Staley - 11.950
Alex Catchpole - 11.850
Sterling Pariza - 10.900
Brennan Voss - 10.450

STILL RINGS - 58.500
Brian Rollison - 13.050, 1st place
Jake Sweeten - 11.750
Michelangelo Villani - 11.550
Milo Staley - 11.350
Jake Smith - 10.800

VAULT - 68.050
Camden Bontempo - 13.950
Milo Staley - 13.800
Michelangelo Villani - 13.500
Sterling Pariza - 13.500
Jake Smith - 13.300

PARALLEL BARS - 62.050
Alex Catchpole - 13.050
Sammy Shafransky - 12.400 
Jake Sweeten - 12.400
Michelangelo Villani - 12.150
Brian Rollison - 12.050

HIGH BAR - 56.600
Jake Smith - 12.150
Brian Rollison - 12.150
Jake Sweeten - 11.850
Connor Jenkins - 10.300
Michelangelo Villani - 10.150

ALL-AROUND
Michelangelo Villani - 71.350, 1st place
Milo Staley - 70.350, 2nd place