Recruiting Roundup: May 2021

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)

GymnastNCAA TeamClub GymPersonal BestsVideosSocial Media and News
Ayla MckeanAir ForceAtlantic, NHVT: 9.325
UB: 9.400
BB: 9.400
FX: 9.300
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Gabriella MecciaAir ForceParamount Elite, CAVT: 9.650
UB: 8.850
BB: 8.975
FX: 9.475
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Leah Smith
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Arkansas (previously committed to Washington)World Champions Centre, TXVT: 9.950
UB: 9.950
BB: 9.575
FX: 10.000
InstagramInstagram
Mackenzie MalveauxArizonaCypress, TXVT: 9.550
UB: 8.700
BB: 9.050
FX: 9.000
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Gabrielle JordenBridgeportArizona Sunrays, AZVT: 9.400
UB: 9.075
BB: 9.300
FX: 9.075
InstagramInstagram
Alyssa WigginsBridgeportGym Academy of Atlanta, GAVT: 9.650
UB: 9.400
BB: 9.325
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Elizabeth BroderickBrockportBroderick, MAVT: 9.050
UB: 8.550
BB: 8.050
FX: 8.450
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Olivia StinnetteBrockportCentral Virginia, VAVT: 9.000
UB: 8.850
BB: 8.150
FX: 8.350
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Aladiana TosadoBrockportFlip USA Gymnastics, NVLevel 9
VT: 8.525
UB: 9.500
BB: 8.250
FX: 8.600
InstagramInstagram
Sky KnoxCornellRoth’s Crosspoint, PAVT: 9.000
UB: 9.100
BB: 8.400
FX: 8.850
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Anthea SpirkoCornellHampshire, MALevel 9
VT: 9.400
UB: 9.200
BB: 9.275
FX: 9.350
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Olivia JahnkeGustavus AdolphusNorth Shore, MNLevel 9
VT: 9.250
UB: 8.725
BB: 9.100
FX: 9.600
InstagramInstagram
Marley MichaudGustavus AdolphusSartell, MNInstagram
Alaina SyversonGustavus AdolphusTwin City Twisters, MNLevel XD
VT: 9.450
UB: 9.550
BB: 9.400
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Kaylie GoodwinIthacaGym Express Too, CTVT: 9.300
UB: 8.550
BB: 9.025
FX: 8.925
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Caitlin PellegrinoIthacaDynamic, NYVT: 9.175
UB: 7.875
BB: 8.500
FX: 9.075
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Dakota LeeKent StateApex, NYVT: 9.275
UB: 9.525
BB: 8.975
FX: 9.300
InstagramInstagram
Summer SimpkinsNew HampshireWill-Moor, NJVT: 9.500
UB: 8.750
BB: 8.825
FX: 9.175
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Lucia JakabPittsburghOkanagan, CanadaInstagramInstagram
Molly RickeyPittsburghSt. Louis, MOVT: 9.375
UB: 9.350
BB: 9.625
FX: 9.250
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Riley AdameRhode IslandSouth County, OKLevel 9
VT: 9.275
UB: 0.000
BB: 8.375
FX: 9.075
InstagramInstagram
Madison FarrisSac StateDream Xtreme, CAVT: 9.300
UB: 8.925
BB: 9.475
FX: 9.475
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Brooke BurkhartSouthern ConnecticutGMS, VAVT: 9.350
UB: 8.150
BB: 8.900
FX: 9.100
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Maddie AmundsonSouthern UtahAmerican Gold, NDPersonal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Taylor GullSouthern UtahNEBO, UTVT: 9.025
UB: 8.700
BB: 8.900
FX: 9.350
InstagramInstagram
Delaney LaVioletteSpringfieldGiguere, MAVT: 9.200
UB: 8.400
BB: 9.050
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Marissa ZarraSpringfieldAnchor, RILevel 8
VT: 8.800
UB: 8.000
BB: 8.400
FX: 8.900
Instagram
Liberty Mora
⭐️⭐️⭐️
TowsonMetroplex, TXVT: 9.300
UB: 8.850
BB: 9.800
FX: 9.500
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Isabella ScarpettiUrsinusAtlantic, NHVT: 8.850
UB: 8.275
BB: 8.200
FX: 9.025
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Bailey ThomasUW-Eau ClaireLawrence, KSVT: 8.850
UB: 7.600
BB: 9.150
FX: 8.775
InstagramInstagram
Lexie WillsUW-La CrosseDenton, TXVT: 9.300
UB: 8.100
BB: 9.325
FX: 9.150
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Isabela KrulichUW-StoutFlyaways Gold, MNVT: 8.850
UB: 8.850
BB: 9.050
FX: 9.525
InstagramInstagram
Bonnie ZiegenfelderUW-WhitewaterSun Country, FLVT: 9.100
UB: 9.100
BB: 9.300
FX: 9.350
InstagramInstagram

Commits (Class of 2022)

GymnastNCAA TeamClub GymPersonal BestsVideosSocial Media and News
Reese Drotar
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Arkansas (previously committed to California)Airborne, CAVT: 9.400
UB: 9.800
BB: 9.750
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Casey BrownCalifornia (previously committed to Washington)Head Over Heels, CAVT: 9.600
UB: 9.750
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.750
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Ariel Posen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Georgia (previously committed to UCLA)First State, DEYouTube VideoInstagram
Karina MuñozIowaHead Over Heels, NJVT: 9.800
UB: 9.450
BB: 9.600
FX: 9.525
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Nastia RudnitskayaKent State (previously committed to Illinois State)Salto, WIVT: 9.525
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.575
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Sage KellermanMichigan StateAll American Flames, MIVT: 9.575
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.450
FX: 9.675
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Sarah MorawMinnesotaChampion USA, MIVT: 9.675
UB: 9.250
BB: 9.750
FX: 9.700
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Samantha NickleNorthern IllinoisWorld Class, VAVT: 9.600
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.650
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Mallory GregoryOhio StateBrandy Johnson’s, FLVT: 9.600
UB: 9.200
BB: 9.225
FX: 9.575
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Isabella Minervini
⭐️⭐️⭐️
TowsonGymnastics Unlimited, FLVT: 9.400
UB: 9.825
BB: 9.600
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram

Transfers

GymnastPrevious TeamNew TeamCareer HighsVideosSocial Media and News
Libby Garfoot (SR)PennGeorge WashingtonUB: 9.750Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram
Gabrielle Kistner (SR)BridgeportN.C. StateVT: 9.900
UB: 9.700
BB: 9.800
FX: 9.900
2020 Floor RoutineInstagram
Katie McNamara (SO)Washington UCLAVT: 9.875
UB: 9.800
BB: 9.900
FX: 9.875
Personal YouTube ChannelInstagram

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