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Horton Named Gymnast of the Week, Again

February 20, 2006 | Men's Gymnastics

NORMAN, Okla. --  University of Oklahoma gymnast Jonathan Horton was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week Tuesday for the week of Feb. 20.  The honor came just three days after Horton finished first on the still rings with a career-high 9.85 and tied for first on the high bar (9.6) in Oklahoma's wins over No. 2 Ohio State and No. 7 Cal.  Horton also placed second on the floor exercise (9.4) in OU's win.

It is the second time this season that Horton has been named MPSF Gymnast of the Week.  The Houston, Texas native received the honor for the week of Feb. 6 after being named to the U.S. Senior National Team after finishing second in the all-around at the Winter Cup in Las Vegas, Nev. 

Horton's award also marks the fourth time of the 2006 season that an OU gymnast has taken the honor.  Prior to Horton's first honor, senior Jamie Henderson and freshman Russell Czeschin both recieved honors after their performances against Michigan and Air Force, respectively.

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