Columbus North Gymnastics Makes History with 20th Straight State Appearance

Bull Dogs set new Indiana high school gymnastics record for consecutive state finals berths.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Columbus North gymnastics team has qualified for the IHSAA State Finals for the 20th consecutive year, setting a new all-time record in Indiana high school gymnastics. The Bull Dogs finished second at the Franklin Central Regional meet, led by standout performances from sophomore Hayden Harper, who won the all-around title, and senior Hannah Perry, who placed second in the all-around.

Why it matters

Achieving 20 straight state finals appearances is an incredible feat of consistency and excellence for the Columbus North gymnastics program. The team has maintained a championship-level performance year after year, even as athletes have graduated and new competitors have stepped up to fill key roles.

The details

At the regional meet, Columbus North scored 108.250 points as a team to finish second behind New Palestine and secure one of the top three spots to advance to state. Hayden Harper won the all-around with a 36.800, taking first on uneven bars and balance beam, while Hannah Perry placed second in the all-around with a 36.400, including a runner-up finish on floor exercise.

  • On Friday, March 7, 2026, the Columbus North gymnastics team competed at the Franklin Central Regional meet.
  • The IHSAA State Finals will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Worthen Arena at Ball State University.

The players

Columbus North gymnastics program

A high school gymnastics team that has now qualified for the IHSAA State Finals a record 20 consecutive times.

Hayden Harper

A sophomore gymnast at Columbus North who won the all-around title at the regional meet with a score of 36.800.

Hannah Perry

A senior gymnast at Columbus North who finished second in the all-around at the regional meet with a score of 36.400.

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What’s next

The Columbus North gymnastics team will compete at the IHSAA State Finals on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Worthen Arena at Ball State University, where they will try to add another accomplishment to an already remarkable season.

The takeaway

The Columbus North gymnastics program has demonstrated an unparalleled level of sustained excellence, qualifying for the state finals a record 20 consecutive times. This achievement speaks to the team's talent, dedication, and ability to reload year after year, cementing their status as one of the premier high school gymnastics programs in Indiana.