Central Michigan University Athletics
Jules Passy Named MAC Gymnast of the Week
1/30/2006 12:00:00 AM | Gymnastics
Jan. 30, 2006
MOUNT PLEASANT - Central Michigan University junior Jules Passy (Ajax, Ontario) has been named the Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week after her performance in the Chippewas conference meet victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 29. It's the first time that Passy has received a conference honor during her time as a Chippewa.
Passy scored a 38.900 in the all-around, helping CMU even its MAC record at 1-1 with a 192.250-190.450 victory over NIU. Her mark of 9.825 on the balance beam tied for first place with NIU's Stephanie Rice, and her 9.750 on the uneven bars was the high score in that event amongst MAC competitors. She added a solid 9.750 on the floor exercise and a 9.575 on the vault.
"Jules is a tremendous athlete who is really coming into her own this season," head coach Jerry Reighard said. "She really suffered from a bout with mononucleosis last season, and it was a major setback. Jules led the charge for us in the meet at NIU, and we think she's just going to get better and better as the season goes along."
Passy and the Chippewas return to action when they host the State of Michigan Classic on Friday, Feb. 3 at Rose Arena. CMU's first home appearance will see it compete against No. 4-ranked Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan starting at 7 p.m.
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