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14 Castle was enjoying her finest season as a Hawkeye in 2020 when on March 12 it was canceled by the NCAA because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ten times she competed on floor (season-high 9.875), seven times on bars (9.850), six times on beam (9.800), and once on vault (9.675). Castle competed in the all-around competition at the Big Five Meet on Feb. 25 in Toledo, Ohio (39.100). Her season scores on beam, bars, and all-around are career-highs. "is year was the most fun," Castle said. "I broke into competing in all four of the events and that was something I always wanted to do." ere was a specific and personal highlight for Castle when on March 6, the GymHawks defeated Iowa State in Ames, 196.425-196.225. "I grew up going to Iowa State gymnastics meets at Hilton Coliseum," Castle said. "To go back to Hilton and compete in front of friends from high school and my family and end up beating Iowa State was very cool." Even that is nothing compared to what Castle anticipates for 2021. e GymHawks return all their routines and will receive a boost from a strong incoming freshman class. "We will build off this past season and we know the direction our program is going," Castle said. "We can be Big Ten champs and we can make it to nationals. at's a big goal, but it is possible."