Welcome to your monthly recruiting news. Take a look at all NCAA commits, top club meet results and training updates for the past month in college gymnastics recruiting. Additionally, check out how this month’s commits changed their teams’ class rankings.
Team Class Ranking Traker
In the class of 2021, Arkansas jumped from No. 7 to No. 4 thanks to the signing of 4-star recruit Leah Smith, who switched her commitment from Washington. The Huskies, on the other hand, dropped out of the top 25. Arkansas also moved up the rankings in the class of 2022 from No. 9 to No. 8 thanks to 3-star recruit Reese Drotar’s switch from California. Towson, which was unranked, moved up to No. 24 thanks to the commitment of 3-star recruit Isabella Minervini. Most importantly, UCLA dropped from No. 1 to No. 4 after 5-star recruit Ariel Posen switched her commitment to Georgia. The Gymdogs, which were ranked No. 24, are now No. 3.
Committed Tracker
- Arkansas signee Leah Smith is training a full-twisting double layout dismount off bars and an Amanar on vault.
- Arkansas commit Jaime Pratt is training a Ray to bail on bars.
- Missouri commit Addison Lawrence is training some very difficult tumbling passes on floor, including a 1.5 twist to triple twist, a piked double Arabian, a full-in and a full-twisting double layout.
Uncommitted Watcher
- Talie Moore, in the class of 2022, is training a punch front to double tuck on floor.
- Serena Mullin, in the class of 2022, is training a full-in on floor and a triple series on beam.
- Aislyn LaBadie, in the class of 2022, is training a beautiful blind full to Gienger to bail on bars.
- Isabella Crane, in the class of 2022, is training a front double twist to punch front on floor.
Meet Results
- Florida signee Sloane Blakely posted the highest all around score at level 10 nationals to win the Senior F session with a 39.200. Michigan State signee Skyla Schulte won the Senior E division with a 38.950. North Carolina signee Lali Dekanoidze won the Senior D division with a 38.900. UCLA commit Selena Harris was first in the Senior C division with a 38.950. Anna Roberts, in the class of 2022, won the Senior B division with a 38.425. Minnesota commit Sarah Moraw won the Senior A division with a 38.375.
- Have a look at our detailed nationals recap here.
Elite Corner
- Simone Biles won the GK U.S. Classic all around title (58.400) ahead of UCLA signee Jordan Chiles (57.100), Florida commit Kayla DiCello (56.100), Utah signee Grace McCallum (55.100), LSU signee Aleah Finnegan (54.150), Florida signee Leanne Wong (54.100), Skye Blakely (54.000) and UCLA signee Emily Lee (53.900).
Commits (Class of 2021)
| Gymnast | NCAA Team | Club Gym | Personal Bests | Videos | Social Media and News |
| Ayla Mckean | Air Force | Atlantic, NH | VT: 9.325 UB: 9.400 BB: 9.400 FX: 9.300 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Gabriella Meccia | Air Force | Paramount Elite, CA | VT: 9.650 UB: 8.850 BB: 8.975 FX: 9.475 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Leah Smith ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Arkansas (previously committed to Washington) | World Champions Centre, TX | VT: 9.950 UB: 9.950 BB: 9.575 FX: 10.000 | ||
| Mackenzie Malveaux | Arizona | Cypress, TX | VT: 9.550 UB: 8.700 BB: 9.050 FX: 9.000 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Gabrielle Jorden | Bridgeport | Arizona Sunrays, AZ | VT: 9.400 UB: 9.075 BB: 9.300 FX: 9.075 | ||
| Alyssa Wiggins | Bridgeport | Gym Academy of Atlanta, GA | VT: 9.650 UB: 9.400 BB: 9.325 FX: 9.600 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Elizabeth Broderick | Brockport | Broderick, MA | VT: 9.050 UB: 8.550 BB: 8.050 FX: 8.450 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Olivia Stinnette | Brockport | Central Virginia, VA | VT: 9.000 UB: 8.850 BB: 8.150 FX: 8.350 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Aladiana Tosado | Brockport | Flip USA Gymnastics, NV | Level 9 VT: 8.525 UB: 9.500 BB: 8.250 FX: 8.600 | ||
| Sky Knox | Cornell | Roth’s Crosspoint, PA | VT: 9.000 UB: 9.100 BB: 8.400 FX: 8.850 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Anthea Spirko | Cornell | Hampshire, MA | Level 9 VT: 9.400 UB: 9.200 BB: 9.275 FX: 9.350 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Olivia Jahnke | Gustavus Adolphus | North Shore, MN | Level 9 VT: 9.250 UB: 8.725 BB: 9.100 FX: 9.600 | ||
| Marley Michaud | Gustavus Adolphus | Sartell, MN | – | – | |
| Alaina Syverson | Gustavus Adolphus | Twin City Twisters, MN | Level XD VT: 9.450 UB: 9.550 BB: 9.400 FX: 9.600 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Kaylie Goodwin | Ithaca | Gym Express Too, CT | VT: 9.300 UB: 8.550 BB: 9.025 FX: 8.925 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Caitlin Pellegrino | Ithaca | Dynamic, NY | VT: 9.175 UB: 7.875 BB: 8.500 FX: 9.075 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Dakota Lee | Kent State | Apex, NY | VT: 9.275 UB: 9.525 BB: 8.975 FX: 9.300 | ||
| Summer Simpkins | New Hampshire | Will-Moor, NJ | VT: 9.500 UB: 8.750 BB: 8.825 FX: 9.175 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Lucia Jakab | Pittsburgh | Okanagan, Canada | – | ||
| Molly Rickey | Pittsburgh | St. Louis, MO | VT: 9.375 UB: 9.350 BB: 9.625 FX: 9.250 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Riley Adame | Rhode Island | South County, OK | Level 9 VT: 9.275 UB: 0.000 BB: 8.375 FX: 9.075 | ||
| Madison Farris | Sac State | Dream Xtreme, CA | VT: 9.300 UB: 8.925 BB: 9.475 FX: 9.475 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Brooke Burkhart | Southern Connecticut | GMS, VA | VT: 9.350 UB: 8.150 BB: 8.900 FX: 9.100 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Maddie Amundson | Southern Utah | American Gold, ND | – | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Taylor Gull | Southern Utah | NEBO, UT | VT: 9.025 UB: 8.700 BB: 8.900 FX: 9.350 | ||
| Delaney LaViolette | Springfield | Giguere, MA | VT: 9.200 UB: 8.400 BB: 9.050 FX: 9.375 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Marissa Zarra | Springfield | Anchor, RI | Level 8 VT: 8.800 UB: 8.000 BB: 8.400 FX: 8.900 | – | |
| Liberty Mora ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Towson | Metroplex, TX | VT: 9.300 UB: 8.850 BB: 9.800 FX: 9.500 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Isabella Scarpetti | Ursinus | Atlantic, NH | VT: 8.850 UB: 8.275 BB: 8.200 FX: 9.025 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Bailey Thomas | UW-Eau Claire | Lawrence, KS | VT: 8.850 UB: 7.600 BB: 9.150 FX: 8.775 | ||
| Lexie Wills | UW-La Crosse | Denton, TX | VT: 9.300 UB: 8.100 BB: 9.325 FX: 9.150 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Isabela Krulich | UW-Stout | Flyaways Gold, MN | VT: 8.850 UB: 8.850 BB: 9.050 FX: 9.525 | ||
| Bonnie Ziegenfelder | UW-Whitewater | Sun Country, FL | VT: 9.100 UB: 9.100 BB: 9.300 FX: 9.350 |
Commits (Class of 2022)
| Gymnast | NCAA Team | Club Gym | Personal Bests | Videos | Social Media and News |
| Reese Drotar ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Arkansas (previously committed to California) | Airborne, CA | VT: 9.400 UB: 9.800 BB: 9.750 FX: 9.600 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Casey Brown | California (previously committed to Washington) | Head Over Heels, CA | VT: 9.600 UB: 9.750 BB: 9.500 FX: 9.750 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Ariel Posen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Georgia (previously committed to UCLA) | First State, DE | – | YouTube Video | |
| Karina Muñoz | Iowa | Head Over Heels, NJ | VT: 9.800 UB: 9.450 BB: 9.600 FX: 9.525 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Nastia Rudnitskaya | Kent State (previously committed to Illinois State) | Salto, WI | VT: 9.525 UB: 9.500 BB: 9.500 FX: 9.575 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Sage Kellerman | Michigan State | All American Flames, MI | VT: 9.575 UB: 9.500 BB: 9.450 FX: 9.675 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Sarah Moraw | Minnesota | Champion USA, MI | VT: 9.675 UB: 9.250 BB: 9.750 FX: 9.700 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Samantha Nickle | Northern Illinois | World Class, VA | VT: 9.600 UB: 9.300 BB: 9.500 FX: 9.650 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Mallory Gregory | Ohio State | Brandy Johnson’s, FL | VT: 9.600 UB: 9.200 BB: 9.225 FX: 9.575 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Isabella Minervini ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Towson | Gymnastics Unlimited, FL | VT: 9.400 UB: 9.825 BB: 9.600 FX: 9.600 | Personal YouTube Channel |
Transfers
| Gymnast | Previous Team | New Team | Career Highs | Videos | Social Media and News |
| Libby Garfoot (SR) | Penn | George Washington | UB: 9.750 | Personal YouTube Channel | |
| Gabrielle Kistner (SR) | Bridgeport | N.C. State | VT: 9.900 UB: 9.700 BB: 9.800 FX: 9.900 | 2020 Floor Routine | |
| Katie McNamara (SO) | Washington | UCLA | VT: 9.875 UB: 9.800 BB: 9.900 FX: 9.875 | Personal YouTube Channel |
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