Our second round of ratings was released a couple weeks ago with 19 5-star gymnasts in the class of 22 and 13 in the class of 23, as well as 231 total rated gymnasts. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, head on over to the landing page for a look.
However, because our rating system was based on scores and video review for all four events, gymnasts with only one standout apparatus were often rated lower overall. Of course, teams that are weaker on one event or those that are looking to fill a hole will turn to event specialists to solidify those lineups. Recruits who excel on a single event may not have ratings that reflect how valuable they can be to their teams, so we wanted to highlight them here.
Let’s take a look here at underrated vaulters in the class of 2022.
Addison Lawrence
College: Missouri
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.775 (2021); 9.900 (2020)
Lawrence performs a gorgeous Yurchenko 1.5, which she often sticks cold. She and incoming freshmen Amari Celestine, Jocelyn Moore and Alonna Kratzer could revolutionize Missouri’s vault lineup.
Read more about Lawrence.
Sage Kellerman
College: Michigan State
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.875 (2021); N/A (2020)
Together with Nikki Smith, Kellerman will bring another 10.0 start-value vault to East Lansing next year. Her front handspring front pike half lacks a bit of amplitude, but will score very well in college.
Read more about Kellerman.
Olivia Orlando
College: Southern Utah
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.375 (2021); 9.800 (2020)
Orlando’s Yurchenko half can be a bit hit or miss, but when she sticks it, as in the video, it’s stunning. Her form in the air is excellent, and a good landing can be incredibly satisfying.
Read more about Orlando.
Ella Robins
College: Ohio State
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.800 (2021); 9.725 (2020)
Robins’ Yurchenko full lacks some amplitude but can score very well thanks to her good form in the air and her ability to find the landing. She’s also training a Yurchenko 1.5.
Read more about Robins.
Tealise Moore
College: Uncommitted
CGN Rating: Not Rated
Vault high scores: 9.800 (2021); 9.850 (2020)
Any college looking for a solid vault should turn to Moore. Her Yurchenko half may have some minor form issues in the air, but it has tons of amplitude. Plus, she can be a stick machine; she scored a 9.800 twice in a row this year.
Read more about Moore.
Lori Brubach
College: Uncommitted
CGN Rating: Not Rated
Vault high scores: 9.575 (2021); 9.825 (2020)
Brubach’s Yurchenko full is not always perfect on landing, but her form in the air is as straight as a pencil. So pretty!
Read more about Brubach.
Seria Johnson
College: Minnesota
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.850 (2021); 9.600 (2020)
Johnson performs a near perfect Yurchenko full, which can score over 9.900 in college. Unsurprisingly, she’s training a Yurchenko 1.5, though Minnesota will already be very happy with her full.
Read more about Johnson.
Lauren Williams
College: Arkansas
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.600 (2021); 9.600 (2020)
Williams’ Yurchenko full is solid, though slightly piked on landing. Plus, she is consistent in it’s performance.
Read more about Williams.
Brooke Irwin
College: Uncommitted
CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vault high scores: 9.775 (2021); 9.725 (2020)
Irwin’s Yurchenko half is beautiful in form, amplitude and landing. Any college looking for a solid vault should get in touch with her.
Read more about Irwin.
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