Ries led Gustavus to its first dual victory since 2010 on Feb. 8 in St. Peter, Minn. She led the Black and Gold with her best meet of the year after recording three season-bests on the evening. Ries turned in a season-high 9.325 to win the uneven bars, then scored a 9.200 on the floor exercise to finish second. Combined with an 8.975 on the vault (eighth) and an 8.950 on the balance beam (sixth), she finished runner-up in the all-around competition with her best score of the year, a 36.450.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Christa Booman, Junior, Spring Grove, Minn.
UW-Oshkosh, Krystal Walker, Freshman, Chicago, Ill. (Northtown Academy)
UW-Stout, Katherine Prouty, Sophomore, Tigard, Ore.