CEDAR CITY, Utah - The stage is set, and the Southern Utah Flippin' Birds are ready to take flight for the 2025 season. The Thunderbirds are coming off back-to-back Conference Championships, having won the title in the final year of the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference (MRGC) before taking their first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Championship last season.
Head Coach Scotty Bauman Said
"We have an incredible group of athletes who've put in the work to get stronger, cleaner, and more consistent. Our entire lineup is ready to make a statement this season. This schedule is going to be tough, but these athletes thrive under pressure. Our goal is to perform our best gymnastics each time we step on the floor, and that will help us keep that MPSF title right here in Cedar City."
Led by MPSF Gymnast of the Year Niya Randolph, returning vault champion Brinlee Christensen, as well as beam co-champions Ellie Cacciola and Kennedi McClain; this team is on a mission to secure a third consecutive conference title and solidify their standing as a national powerhouse. With a final 2024 ranking of #27, the Thunderbirds are determined to soar even higher.
Championship Ring Presentation
The Flippin' Birds celebrated their 2024 Conference Championship at the Southern Utah vs. North Alabama home football game this past weekend. The team was presented with their Championship rings in front of a solid crowd at Eccles Coliseum.
Here's a look at the can't-miss 2025 season schedule:
2025 SUU Flippin' Birds Gymnastics Schedule
- Friday, Dec. 6 – Preview Meet @ Cedar City, UT – 6:30 PM
Get your first glimpse of the Thunderbirds in action as they debut their new routines.
- Saturday, Jan. 4 – Pacific Coast Collegiate Challenge @ Oceanside, CA – 7:00 PM
The Flippin' Birds head to California to face some of the best collegiate talent in the country, including Rutgers, Arizona, and the newly minted team from Wilberforce.
- Friday, Jan. 10 – @ Utah State, Logan, UT – 7:00 PM
The Thunderbirds take on in-state rival Utah State.
- Friday, Jan. 17 – @ BYU, Provo, UT – 7:00 PM
A showdown in Provo awaits as the Flippin' Birds take on the Cougars.
- Monday, Jan. 20 – Best of Utah @ West Valley City, UT – 6:00 PM
The annual Best of Utah meet is back at the Maverik Center, with SUU looking to claim top honors among the state's programs.
- Friday, Jan. 31 – Tri-Meet vs. BYU & UC Davis @ Provo, UT – 7:00 PM
The Thunderbirds return to Provo for a high-stakes tri-meet against two tough opponents.
- Friday, Feb. 7 – Sacramento State @ Cedar City, UT – 6:30 PM
Home opener in Cedar City! Watch the Birds defend the America First Event Center against Sacramento State.
- Monday, Feb. 10 – Utah State @ Cedar City, UT – 6:30 PM
The Aggies come to town to battle it out in a rematch on SUU's home turf.
- Friday, Feb. 14 – Stanford @ Cedar City, UT – 6:30 PM
Valentine's Day brings a perennial powerhouse to Cedar City for a marquee matchup.
- Friday, Feb. 28 – @ Sacramento State, Sacramento, CA – 7:00 PM
The Thunderbirds hit the road to face the Hornets in Sacramento.
- Sunday, Mar. 2 – @ UC Davis, Davis, CA – 2:00 PM
An afternoon clash with UC Davis as the T-Birds look to build momentum in the season's final third.
- Friday, Mar. 7 – Boise State @ Cedar City, UT – 6:30 PM
The Broncos arrive in Cedar City for a Friday-night showdown of former MRGC foes.
- Friday, Mar. 14 – @ Boise State, Boise, ID – 7:00 PM
SUU travels to Boise, ID, to complete their season series with the Broncos.
- Saturday, Mar. 22 – MPSF Championships @ Anchorage, AK – 2:00 PM
The season culminates at the MPSF Championships in Alaska, where the Flippin' Birds will aim for a historic third-straight title.
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