Cai Afalla

Position:
All-Around
Class:
Senior
High School:
North Cobb
Hometown:
Kennesaw, Ga.

* Three-Time WCGA Scholastic All-American (2022, 2023 & 2024)

2024 - JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see action in the competitive lineup for Ball State ... WCGA Scholastic All-American.

2023 - SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see action in the competitive lineup for Ball State ... WCGA Scholastic All-American.

2022 - FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see action in the competitive lineup for Ball State ... WCGA Scholastic All-American.

Saleem on Afalla: Cai is a fun energetic individual. The energy she brings to the gym is infectious! Her passion and enthusiasm to become a Cardinal is clear to everyone. Her clean, dynamic gymnastics will be a wonderful addition to our lineups. She will be an amazing asset to our team!

Club Career Highlights: Competed as a Level 10 gymnast for the last four years … placed 18^th in the all-around at the 2021 Region 8 Championships with a score of 35.450, including an eighth-place effort on vault (9.300) … won the vault competition at the 2021 Southern Charm Classic with a career-best Level 10 mark of 9.700 … competed at the 2017 Level 9 Eastern Championships … owns career-best Level 10 marks of 9.700 on vault, 9.550 on bars, 9.475 on beam, 9.425 on floor.

Why Ball State: I chose Ball State University because of its great atmosphere. I pursued BSU to continue my passion of gymnastics in college. I have gotten to know both the gymnastics staff and team and have learned all about BSU's beautiful campus. I believe Ball State University is the perfect place for me to grow not only in gymnastics but also in my academics. I strive to be the best student-athlete I can, and I know I can achieve my goals at BSU.

Personal: Daughter of Christine and Mike Afalla ... has one brother, Zach ... born Dec. 24 ... majoring in pre-physical therapy.