No. 14 Red Rocks Prepare to Host Arizona State

Utah Gymnastics to welcome back alumni for 'Life of a Red Rock' meet

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 14 Red Rocks come home to host Arizona State in their "Life of a Red Rock" meet on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. MT at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Fans are encouraged to come celebrate Utah Gymnastics' history with Red Rocks alum in attendance for alumni night.

Why it matters

This meet marks a special occasion for Utah Gymnastics as they welcome back alumni to celebrate the program's rich history and legacy. The "Life of a Red Rock" theme highlights the enduring connection between past and present Red Rocks athletes.

The details

Head coach Carly Dockendorf is in her third season leading the Red Rocks, who return 12 athletes from last season's team. The Red Rocks are coming off a strong performance against Iowa State, where they earned their highest beam score of the season (49.500) and set season-highs on vault (49.600) and bars (49.625). Freshman Abbi Ryssman has been a standout, earning her second Big 12 Newcomer of the Week award.

  • The meet will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. MT.
  • Utah notched their first Big 12 win of 2026 against Iowa State on January 25.

The players

Carly Dockendorf

Head coach of the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team, in her third season leading the program and ninth overall with Utah Gymnastics.

Makenna Smith

Senior gymnast for the Utah Red Rocks, a 10-time All-American.

Avery Neff

Sophomore gymnast for the Utah Red Rocks, a 4-time All-American and the 2025 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year.

Abbi Ryssman

Freshman gymnast for the Utah Red Rocks, a two-time Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honoree.

Maile O'Keefe

All-time perfect 10s record holder (15) for Utah Gymnastics, now serving as an Operations Specialist for the program.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Red Rocks will next travel to face Arizona in Tucson on Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m. MT. The meet will be aired on ESPN+.

The takeaway

This meet celebrates the enduring legacy of the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics program, as they welcome back alumni to honor the program's rich history and continued success under head coach Carly Dockendorf.