SALT LAKE CITY — When All-American Samantha Partyka announced her retirement from gymnastics three weeks ago, Utah gymnastics knew it had to fill a gap on the roster. On Wednesday, co-head coach Tom Farden announced the addition.
The Red Rocks added Maryland transfer Macey Roberts to their 2016-17 roster. The sophomore is eligible immediately, due to Maryland releasing her – a common theme when the two schools never compete against each other.
“It is very rare that we bring in a transfer gymnast, but Macey has the potential to make an immediate impact, so we are excited to have her join our team,” Farden said of Utah’s second-ever transfer gymnast.