Catchpole, Pariza achieve All-America awards

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Sophomores Alex Catchpole and Sterling Pariza achieved All-American status on parallel bars on the final day of the USA Gymnastics Championships.

Catchpole placed fourth with a 13.050 and Pariza finished fifth with a 12.600. This is Catchpole's first career All-American award, while Pariza now has three; he was an All-American on floor last season and earned the same recognition last night as an all-around competitor.

Brian Rollison and Michelangelo Villani narrowly missed All-American distinction for their performances, both ranking seventh in their events. Rollison earned a 12.450 on rings and Villani claimed a 13.650 on vault. Milo Staley also qualified for the finals on vault and received a 12.800.

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MEET REPORT
STILL RINGS
Brian Rollison - 12.450

VAULT
Michelangelo Villani - 13.650
Milo Staley - 12.800

PARALLEL BARS
Alex Catchpole - 13.050, 4th place
Sterling Pariza - 12.600, 5th place