Kyle Abe

After ending their last meet knowing they had more to give, the Bears look to wrap the season up nicely starting with their final meet at home in Haas Pavilion.

Cal men’s gymnastics ripped through its previous season-high score 393 with 401.150, which was accompanied by legions of season bests and personal records.

After persevering through multiple obstacles thrown its way, the Cal men’s gymnastics is close to breaking the 400-point mark for the first time since 2019.

The Cal men’s gymnastics team, clad in blue and gold, stood out against the army of red and white that made up No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 1 Stanford.

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

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.

Fortunately or unfortunately, a chance at redemption will come quicker than usual this week as a meet against Springfield College on Wednesday looms.

The No. 11 Bears are traveling to Stanford this Saturday for a meet against the No. 1 Cardinal — the seventh time the two squads have faced each other this season.