Underrated Recruits in the Class of 2023 That Excel on Beam

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.

Jaydah Battle

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.775 (2021); 9.550 (2020)

The national champion is a confident and polished beam worker. She competes an almost laid out front toss and a brand new 2.5 twist dismount in combination.

Read more about Battle.

Amber Lowe

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.700 (2021); 8.450 (2020)

Lowe is another confident beam worker. Her BHS + LOSO + LOSO and her side somi are especially pretty.

Read more about Lowe.

Abigayle Martin

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.525 (2021); 9.375 (2020)

The national champion shows off good amplitude on both her acrobatic skills and her leaps. Her beat jump to double stag ring jump is quite unique and we hope to see it in college in a few years.

Read more about Martin.

Jacquelyn Patterson

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.550 (2021); 9.450 (2020)

Patterson is a steady beam worker. The amplitude on her leaps especially stands out.

Read more about Patterson.

Karina Lankamer

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.750 (2021); 9.600 (2020)

Lanmaker is a solid beam worker. Her leaps are pretty and so is her Liukin.

Read more about Lankamer.

Caroline Bowns

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: Not Rated

Beam high scores: 9.600 (2021); 9.400 (2020)

Bowns has very pretty lines. Her BHS + LOSO series is a beauty.

Read more about Bowns.

Megan Asher

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: Not Rated

Beam high scores: 9.750 (2021); 9.450 (2020)

Asher is a polished beam worker, who could score 9.9 or above in college. Her front toss to Korbut acrobatic series is difficult and rare.

Read more about Asher.

Destiny Denning

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.775 (2021); 9.125 (2020)

Denning can be hit-or-miss on beam but when she hits, she has all the qualities of a good beam worker. She performs a mount similar to Nastia Liukin’s in 2008, as well as her eponymous skill and a switch leap half as perfect as the Olympic champion’s.

Read more about Denning.

Delaney DeHaan

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.650 (2021); 9.275 (2020)

DeHaan has some soft knees on her acrobatic series, but her difficulty is impressive. She performs both a roundoff to back handspring mount and a double turn, as well as a sheep jump in combination.

Read more about DeHaan.

Jenna Olshefski

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.625 (2021); 9.550 (2020)

Olshefski had a bad year on beam in 2020, but she came back strong and consistent this year. She performs a unique acrobatic series: a LOSO to BHS. We’d love to see it in college!

Read more about Olshefski.

Anna Dueck

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.475 (2021); 9.475 (2020)

Dueck is a bit inconsistent on beam, but when she hits, she can score high. Her leaps are especially pretty and well extended.

Read more about Dueck.

Brooke Simpson

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.700 (2021); 9.500 (2020)

Simpson was super consistent on beam in 2021. Her BHS + LOSO series is especially well performed and her wolf jump to straddle leap quarter is the type of unusual leap series that makes a routine more interesting.

Read more about Simpson.

Ava Molina

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.500 (2021); 9.550 (2020)

Molina is another gymnast who was very consistent on beam in 2021. Her BHS + BHS + LOSO series stands out.

Read more about Molina.

Anne Challman

College: Uncommitted

CGN Rating: Not Rated

Beam high scores: 9.525 (2021); 9.550 (2020)

Challman has good execution on both her acrobatic and dance elements. Her paced rhythm is remarkable.

Read more about Challman.

Emma Grace Boyd

College: Georgia

CGN Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beam high scores: 9.600 (2021); 8.750 (2020)

Boyd is not the most consistent beam worker but on a good day, her form is good and her scores are high. Her illusion turn is beautiful.

Read more about Boyd.

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Article by Talitha Ilacqua

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