She was a U.S. National Team member, from 2014 until her retirement from elite gymnastics in 2016, following her performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Gowey became a Senior International Elite in 2013 and advanced to the USA Gymnastics National Championships, but was unable to compete there due to a back injury.

[4] She was scheduled to compete at the 2014 P&G U.S. National Championships but had to withdraw after tearing several ligaments in her ankle on her triple twist dismount on the balance beam at podium training.

[5] At the Pan American Games in Toronto (July 11–15, 2015), she was part of the US team that won gold convincingly.

In July, Gowey competed at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials for gymnastics which were held in San Jose, California.