Stanford men’s gymnastics

An injury-marred Cal team fought to the finish at the Stanford Open on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to top No. 1 Stanford or Team USA.

Among Cal’s most anticipated performances is Noah Newfeld, who will look to punch his ticket to the Winter Cup after doing so at the same event last year.

Despite losing to Stanford’s 410.5, Cal posted its second-highest season-opening result in the modern scoring era — a 394.95 — and rose to No. 6 in the nation.

The Bears run hot and cold when it comes to their success on each event, but Saturday’s MPSF championship might prove to offer just the right environment.

Despite previously scoring well on its other events, the team fumbled and only pulled through on the single apparatus with a score of 70.450.

For some Cal men's gymnasts, this meet could be their last of the season, as coaches lock down who they plan to take to the NCAA championships in April.

Three spots to compete in the 2022 Winter Cup, a qualifying event for this year’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships, are up for the taking at the Stanford Open.