JT Okada

An injury-marred Cal team fought to the finish at the Stanford Open on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to top No. 1 Stanford or Team USA.

Among Cal’s most anticipated performances is Noah Newfeld, who will look to punch his ticket to the Winter Cup after doing so at the same event last year.

Cal tends to falter at high-pressure meets, but with virtually nowhere to go but up, fans might see the team’s scores fly this weekend.

The Bears run hot and cold when it comes to their success on each event, but Saturday’s MPSF championship might prove to offer just the right environment.

Everything seemed to suggest that Caleb Rickard was a flawless athlete. But the details I collected about the gymnast transformed my perception of him.

The matchup against Cardinal this past Sunday was full of firsts, as it was not only the first five-up, five-count meet this season but also Cal’s first in-person meet.

Transitioning into an in-person and five-up, five-count format might prove to be a challenge. Whether or not the blue and gold can adapt from their last meet will be key.

With injuries opening up roster spots for many freshmen, a real silver lining in the sea of clouds may be not just the new virtual format but the new faces on the team.

Cal head coach J.T. Okada sees his team's process as normal and necessary for finding the right track to survive the long season.

The team set a school record on vault, had season bests on parallel bars and rings, while also tying their best performance of the season on pommel.