Arayah Simons

Event	Career-High Score
Vault	9.950 \| vs. Bowling Green \| 3/10/22
Bars	9.900 \| vs.Central Michigan, Boise State, Northern Illinois \| 3/4/22
Beam	9.850 \| at Michigan State \| 2/16/20
Floor	9.950 \| at Penn State \| 2/13/21

Competed in 10 meets on vault, bars and beam
Scored a career-high 9.950 on vault vs Bowling Green
Tied a career-high in the uneven bars with a score of 9.875 versus Bowling Green

Two-time Level 10 Junior Olympic National qualifier
Second with team, fourth on beam, sixth on vault and eight in all-around at the 2018 Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals
Third on floor, fourth on beam, fifth on vault and sixth in all-around at the 2018 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals
First on vault, floor and beam at the 2018 Georgia Level 10 States
First on beam and in all-around, and top-three finishes in all events at the 2018 Elevate the Stage
First on beam and fourth on vault at the 2017 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals
Second on vault and fourth on floor at the 2017 Georgia Level 10 States
Third on floor at the 2016 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals
Seventh on floor at the 2015 Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals
Fourth in all-around, fifth on bars and ninth on beam at the 2015 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals
First on vault and floor and third in all-around at the 2015 Georgia Level 10 States

Born January 20, 2001
Parents are Keenan and Nathaline Simons
Has three brothers: Keenan, Nathan, and Micah
Pursuing her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology
Chose Illinois because: "I love the atmosphere on campus. The University of Illinois has great academic and athletic programs. I immediately wanted to be a part of this gymnastics team and join the journey with all the girls on the team on the road to greatness."