Smith, Alexander honored following program’s first victory
DANBURY, Conn. – Following the first team victory in program history, Simpson men's gymnastics earned a pair of weekly honors from the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Junior Jake Smith was named Co-Gymnast of the Week, while freshman Garrett Alexander was selected Rookie of the Week. The Storm placed third at the Nebraska Quadrangular, defeating William & Mary for the program's first win over an NCAA opponent.
Smith played a pivotal role in the Storm's breakthrough performance, setting season bests in two of his three events. The junior posted a 13.100 on floor, a 13.750 on vault, and a 12.750 on high bar.
Alexander also delivered a key performance in the win, earning Rookie of the Week recognition after competing in three events. The freshman tallied a season-best 13.000 on floor, a 12.400 on pommel horse, and a 12.950 on vault.
Simpson competes at home for the first time this season on Saturday at noon against Army.
2025-26 PERFORMER OF THE WEEK HONOREES
Jake Smith, Men's Gymnastics (2/17/26)
Garrett Alexander, Men's Gymnastics (2/17/26^)
Braxton Jones, Men's Gymnastics (2/10/26%)
Noah Doiron, Men's Gymnastics (2/10/26^)
Evalyn Resnick, Women's Gymnastics (2/10/26)
Kaelyn Tally, Women's Gymnastics (2/10/26)
Annelise Obermark, Women's Wrestling (11/3/25, 2/9/26)
Keeley Kehrli, Women's Wrestling (11/24/25, 1/26/26)
Cam Henderson, Men's Basketball (1/19/26)
Sarah Zimmerman, Women's Wrestling (1/5/26)
Emaline Hicks, Women's Wrestling (12/15/25)
David Souvongsavath, Men's Track and Field (12/8/25)
Audrey Bramlett, Women's Swimming (11/17/25)
Autumn Calvert, Women's Wrestling (11/17/25)
Noah Noland, Football (10/27/25*, 11/3/25)
Tanner Philpott, Football (10/27/25, 11/3/25)
Emily Williams, Women's Volleyball (11/3/25)
Noah Cracraft, Football (10/20/25)
Hannah Jansen, Women's Volleyball (10/6/25*)
Elle Street, Women's Soccer (9/29/25)
CJ Hangartner, Football (9/29/25)
Aiden Lanier, Football (9/29/25)
Jada Schmidt, Women's Volleyball (9/29/25)
James Johnson, Men's Cross Country (9/29/25)
Morgan DenBeste, Women's Volleyball (9/22/25*)
Peyton Mitchell, Women's Volleyball (9/22/25)
MJ Burks, Football (9/8/25*)
*also named A-R-C Athlete of the Week
^named Rookie of the Week
%named Routine of the Week
