Columbus North Gymnastics Finishes Fifth at State

Bull Dogs add another strong chapter to historic gymnastics tradition

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:04pm

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The Columbus North High School gymnastics team placed fifth at the IHSAA State Finals, continuing the program's long tradition of excellence. Despite not winning a trophy, the Bull Dogs proved their consistency and high-level expectations by finishing in the middle of a loaded nine-team field at the state meet.

Why it matters

Columbus North's gymnastics program has built a reputation as one of the most respected in Indiana, known for its consistency, postseason presence, and high expectations. This fifth-place finish at state adds another strong chapter to the Bull Dogs' historic tradition, showcasing the program's depth and culture of excellence.

The details

The team standings were tight, with every routine mattering. North finished with a total score of 107.525 to secure fifth place, behind champion Homestead, runner-up Fort Wayne Carroll, Angola, and Valparaiso. The Bull Dogs moved up one spot from their regional seed, led by strong performances on floor and bars. Hayden Harper paced North with a 17th-place finish in the all-around, while Hannah Perry and Ellie McIntier also contributed key scores.

  • The IHSAA State Finals were held on March 14, 2026 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

The players

Columbus North High School

A high school located in Columbus, Indiana, known for its strong gymnastics program that has built a tradition of excellence.

Hayden Harper

A gymnast for Columbus North who placed 17th in the all-around at the state meet and had the team's best individual finish, tying for seventh on beam.

Hannah Perry

A gymnast for Columbus North who tied for ninth on vault and finished 15th on floor, contributing key scores to the team's fifth-place finish.

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The takeaway

Columbus North's gymnastics program has built a legacy of excellence, consistently competing at the highest level in Indiana. This fifth-place finish at the state meet, while not a podium result, demonstrates the program's depth, steadiness, and commitment to upholding its reputation as one of the state's premier gymnastics teams.