(left): The UCLA women’s gym squad gathers for a cheer between
rotations.
(right): Kiralee Hayashi mounts with a press-to handstand on
beam.
(above right): Coach Valorie Kondos gathers the team together
after the meet for motivation and constructive criticism.
(above): Susie Erickson (lower right) and Kiralee Hayashi
(background) sign autographs after the meet.
(right): Gymnasts moisten and chalk their hands for a better
grip on bars. The NCAA West Regionals are this Saturday at
Pauley.