The 5-foot-8 junior won the 100-meter hurdles and the high jump at the Class B state meet this past season, leading the Eagles to a seventh-place finish as a team. Gubbels set a meet record in the 100 hurdles with her winning time of 14.59 seconds. She also took second in the 300-meter hurdles. At the time of her selection, Gubbels’ season-best high jump of 5 feet, 10 inches represented a Class B state record and ranked No. 8 nationally among 2021 prep competitors in the event. Her personal-best 100 hurdles time of 14.52 seconds is also a Class B state record.
Gubbels has maintained a 3.85 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.
Gubbels has volunteered locally as a youth basketball and volleyball coach. She has also donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through the Arlington High National Honor Society.