2025 Gymnastics Roster
Afalla, Cai

Cai Afalla
- Position:
- All-Around
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- North Cobb
- Hometown:
- Kennesaw, Ga.
Bio
*Â Three-Time WCGAÂ Scholastic All-American (2022, 2023 & 2024)
2024 - JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see action in the competitive lineup for Ball State ... WCGA Scholastic All-American.
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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.
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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!
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Club Career Highlights: Competed as a Level 10 gymnast for the last four years … placed 18th 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:Â 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.
2024 - JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see action in the competitive lineup for Ball State ... WCGA Scholastic All-American.
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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.
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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!
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Club Career Highlights: Competed as a Level 10 gymnast for the last four years … placed 18th 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:Â 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.
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