Braxton Jones
Braxton Jones
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Danville, Ind.
  • High School:
    Options Charter

Bio

High School
  • Graduated in 2024 from Options Charter School
  • Two-time junior elite national finalist
  • Four-time national development finalist
  • Elite team cup qualifier (2024)
  • Region 5 elite team member (2024)
  • Finished seventh at the junior elite nationals (2024)
  • Regional all-around champion (2024)
  • State Champion in all-around (2024)
Personal
  • Parents are Eric and Krista
  • Has three siblings, Mackenzie, Gavin, and Kennedy
  • Majoring in digital media with a minor in sports communication

News Mentions

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Record-breaking vault earns Jones ECAC recognition

For the second time this season, freshman Braxton Jones has earned ECAC Routine of the Week honors for his vault.

March 18, 2025

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Jones raises vault record at Springfield

Braxton Jones rewrote the record books once again, scoring a 14.450 on vault to shatter his own school record.

March 16, 2025

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Storm win floor in tri-meet with Army, Air Force

Three gymnasts earned a combined four medals and Simpson dominated the floor exercise for the second consecutive week in a competitive tri-meet...

March 14, 2025

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Simpson breaks 300, claims two event wins and 10 podium finishes

Simpson put together its strongest performance of the season, breaking the 300-point barrier for the first time with a season-high 302.300 in a...

March 9, 2025

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Simpson battles William & Mary in Indianola

Three individuals won events and Simpson posted its second-highest score of the season in a home dual against William & Mary.

March 2, 2025

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Storm return to action in Oklahoma

Simpson returned to competition on Saturday night against Oklahoma and Michigan.

February 15, 2025

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Smith secures Gymnast of the Week recognition

Sophomore Jake Smith delivered a flawless performance against Navy, hitting all four of his routines en route to earning ECAC Gymnast of the Week...

January 28, 2025

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Four gymnasts win events, Jones breaks vault record

Four individuals won event titles, Braxton Jones broke the school record on vault, and Simpson put forth its best performance of the young season...

January 24, 2025

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Jones earns weekly honors from ECAC

Freshman Braxton Jones earned the ECAC's Rookie and Routine of the Week awards after his performance at the Rocky Mountain Open last Saturday.

January 22, 2025

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Storm claim fifth at Rocky Mountain Open

Simpson finished fifth at the Rocky Mountain Open on Saturday, defeating Arizona State and the Rocky Mountain Mavericks.

January 18, 2025

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Smith, Catchpole earn podium finishes at Michigan

Jake Smith and Alex Catchpole both secured podium finishes to lead Simpson in its 2025 season opener at Michigan.

January 11, 2025