There is a tremendous amount of depth on this event. The tradition that has been set on this event throughout Oregon State's history is phenomenal. The athetes seem to rise to the challenge that their predecessors have set for them. The floor exercise also will be wide open after losing three seniors last season, but coach Chaplin is expecting the competition to make the floor lineup to be tough. The crowd has come to expect exciting things from Oregon State's floor team.
Floor is as much fun for the athletes as it is for the spectators.
They love performing for the fans. We will definitely have a diverse group of routines for the fans to enjoy this year. Senior Leah McKernan and junior Bea Tistu also will vie for spots on the floor team. This year's schedule continues to pit Oregon State against several of the nation's top teams. The Beavers will meet 1997 National Champion UCLA twice, once in Corvallis and once in Los Angeles, before the Pac-10 Championship.