KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Western Michigan gymnastics team finished the year with the second-highest GPA in the sport after posting a 3.8880, while all 20 members of the team earned Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association Individual Academic Honors.

The Broncos jumped from 44th last year to second this season after posting its sixth-highest team GPA since 2015. Western Michigan has been in the Top 5 of the sport's GPA list in sixth of the last 11 years. 

"Our Bronco gymnasts inspire me every day with their work ethic. To achieve a 3.888 team GPA with 20 student-athletes is an incredible accomplishment, and I'm so proud of how they represent our program and our university. Finishing second in the nation is a direct reflection of the culture our team has built—one where excellence is expected in every area. Our athletes push each other to be their best in the gym and in the classroom. I'm so proud of their hard work and grateful for the support of our academic staff who help make achievements like this possible."

Booke Gelesko, Julie Korfhage, Patricia Mills, Sarah Moravansky, Reese Samuleson, and Kyler Webster led the way for Western Michigan, all with 4.00 GPAs. Every member of the team at least had a 3.50, while 12 had a 3.80 or higher.