Recruiting Roundup: November 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.

Committed Tracker

  • Nebraska commit Emalee Frost, in the class of 2022, is training a back handspring to Onodi on beam.
  • Boise State commit Sarah Coghlan, in the class of 2022, is training a Yurchenko full-on tuck, which is a 10.0 start value vault in college.
  • Oregon State commit Taylor DeVries, in the class of 2023, is training a consistent triple twist, which is ready for competition.
  • Southern Utah commit Niya Randolph, in the class of 2023, is training a double tuck off beam.

Uncommitted Watcher

  • Shannon Chase, in the class of 2022, is training a double Arabian on floor.
  • Jayden Silvers, in the class of 2023, included a front double full as the opening pass of her floor routine for the first time during her club’s intrasquad. 
  • Brooklyn Clapp, in the class of 2023, is training a pretty BHS + LOSO + LOSO on beam.
  • Poulina Minaev, in the class of 2023, is training two E passes on floor: a double Arabian and a double layout.
  • Bailey Cahill, in the class of 2023, is training a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault.
  • Jurnee Lane, in the class of 2023, is dismounting bars with a full-twisting double layout.
  • Shima True, in the class of 2023, is training a front layout to front double twist on floor.
  • Lindsay Van Eyk, in the class of 2023, is training a full-twisting double pike on floor.
  • Alyssa Fernandes, in the class of 2023, is training a full-twisting double back on floor.
  • Stephanie Alvine, in the class of 2023, is training a full-twisting double back on floor.
  • Alex Irvine, in the class of 2023, is training a Yurchenko full-on tuck on vault.
  • Teagan White, in the class of 2024, is training a Yurchenko full-on pike on vault and a double Arabian on floor.
  • Sophia Kaloudis, in the class of 2024, is training a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault.
  • Olivia Kelly, in the class of 2024, is training a Yurchenko double twist on vault.
  • Jessica Reith, in the class of 2024, posted a lot of exciting training updates on Instagram, including a full-in on floor.
  • Celeste Field, in the class of 2025, is training a double-twisting double layout on floor.

Elite Corner

  • UCLA signee Ciena Alipio took bronze in the all around at the Arthur Gander Memorial in Switzerland.
  • Cal commit Ondine Achampong won gold in the all around at the British championships.

Interviews

  • We chatted with Michigan signee Paige Thaxton, the last 5-star recruit in the class of 2022 to commit to college.
  • We interviewed Southern Utah senior Karley McClain and her sister—and future Thunderbird—Kennedi, who described their strong bond and common passion for gymnastics.
  • We talked to Elizabeth Gantner about her decision to move back from elite to level 10 and to switch her commitment from Georgia to Utah.

Commits (Class of 2022)

GymnastNCAA TeamClub GymPersonal BestsVideos
Morgan Price
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ArkansasTexas Dreams, TXVT: 9.900
UB: 9.925
BB: 9.775
FX: 9.750
Instagram
Dilynn BlairBall StateLaFleur’s Largo, FLVT: 9.725
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.475
Personal YouTube Channel
Madison CoburnBowling GreenBerks East, PAVT: 9.350
UB: 9.150
BB: 9.025
FX: 9.550
Instagram
Maggie CoyleBridgeportMontgomery County, PAVT: 8.550
UB: 8.300
BB: 9.000
FX: 9.350
Instagram
Molly McAleaveyBridgeportArena, NJVT: 8.800
UB: 0.000
BB: 9.350
FX: 9.000
Instagram
Tierney MillikenBridgeportMEGA, MAVT: 8.800
UB: 8.150
BB: 9.375
FX: 8.925
Instagram
Emma NanceBridgeportGymnastics and More, SCVT: 8.650
UB: 7.350
BB: 8.775
FX: 8.750
Instagram
Taylor RendinaBridgeportACE, FLVT: 8.875
UB: 8.375
BB: 8.650
FX: 8.500
Instagram
Rian ThompkinsBridgeportGeorgia Elite, GAVT: 9.175
UB: 8.925
BB: 9.600
FX: 9.275
Personal YouTube Channel
Madelyn VilesBridgeportLake City Twisters, WIVT: 9.000
UB: 8.750
BB: 9.350
FX: 9.475
Sophia DewarBrownCompass, CAVT: 9.350
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.075
FX: 9.275
Instagram
Maddie DukartCentral Michigan (previously committed to Southern Utah)American Gold, NDVT: 9.675
UB: 9.325
BB: 9.425
FX: 9.400
Instagram
Shaina ChenCornellWinners, CAVT: 9.675
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.475
FX: 9.425
Personal YouTube Channel
Ava MiranovCortlandWest Virginia GTC, WVVT: 9.325
UB: 8.700
BB: 8.450
FX: 8.400
Personal YouTube Channel
Lori BrubachFloridaRAD, FLVT: 9.825
UB: 9.650
BB: 9.300
FX: 9.475
Personal YouTube Channel
Catherine O’RourkeGeorge WashingtonYellow Jacket, MAVT: 9.225
UB: 8.900
BB: 8.825
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Berta Pujadas Rusiñol
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Illinois StateSpainYouTube Video
Jonna-Marie KirkLIUACE, FLVT: 9.225
UB: 9.550
BB: 9.350
FX: 9.200
Personal YouTube Channel
Ekaterina EdwardsN.C. StateCapital, VAVT: 9.400
UB: 9.050
BB: 8.925
FX: 9.750
Personal YouTube Channel
Kaya ForbesNorth CarolinaPAC, LAVT: 9.725
UB: 9.525
BB: 9.325
FX: 9.350
Instagram
Sami DiFabrizioNorthern IllinoisSurgents Elite, NJLevel J1
VT: 9.550
UB: 9.400
BB: 9.400
FX: 9.700
Personal YouTube Channel
Madeline KeesNorthern IllinoisEnergym, ILVT: 9.500
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.275
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Francesca CasoOregon StateWallers’ GymJam, CAVT: 9.700
UB: 9.575
BB: 9.025
FX: 9.325
Personal YouTube Channel
Marissa LassiterPennUnique, MDVT: 9.625
UB: 9.375
BB: 9.325
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Reyna GarveyPittsburghPittsburgh Northstars, PAVT: 9.650
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.375
FX: 9.400
Jillian ZitcovichPittsburghPittsburgh Northstars, PAVT: 9.575
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.225
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube Channel
Rachael Riley
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RutgersBluewater, CanadaYouTube Video
Kara HoughtonSac StateColorado Gymnastics Institute, COVT: 9.325
UB: 9.575
BB: 9.275
FX: 9.550
Personal YouTube Channel
Sarah LutrelSac StateByers, CAVT: 9.600
UB: 9.475
BB: 9.700
FX: 9.400
Personal YouTube Channel
Kyra Cato
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San Jose StateCalgary Gym Centre, CAPersonal YouTube Channel
Maria DamianoSouthern ConnecticutGalaxy, NYVT: 9.225
UB: 8.900
BB: 9.375
FX: 9.350
Personal YouTube Channel
Abby RoyerSouthern ConnecticutSylvia’s, PAVT: 9.775
UB: 9.025
BB: 9.600
FX: 9.700
Personal YouTube Channel
Sarah ShafferSouthern ConnecticutBIO, GAVT: 9.250
UB: 7.550
BB: 9.350
FX: 8.800
Kauri HunsakerSouthern UtahArizona Dynamics, AZVT: 9.450
UB: 9.325
BB: 9.525
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Camry MillerSouthern UtahSouthern Utah Gymnastics Academy, UTLevel 9
VT: 9.300
UB: 9.200
BB: 9.125
FX: 9.525
Angelina HoganTempleWOGA, TXVT: 9.350
UB: 9.725
BB: 9.175
FX: 9.500
Personal YouTube Channel
Emily JohnsonTempleIncline, COVT: 9.375
UB: 9.625
BB: 9.650
FX: 9.050
Rubylyn GoadTexas Woman’sNewnan, GAVT: 9.400
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.375
FX: 9.250
Personal YouTube Channel
Clara WrenUCLASoCal, CAVT: 9.600
UB: 8.750
BB: 8.900
FX: 8.875
Personal YouTube Channel
Adrienne RothUrsinusRoth’s CrossPoint, NJVT: 9.000
UB: 0.000
BB: 0.000
FX: 0.000
YouTube Playlist
Marley PetersonUtah StateUSA Gym World, UTVT: 9.250
UB: 8.150
BB: 8.800
FX: 9.425
Personal YouTube Channel
Georgia GuynnUW-Eau ClaireWOGA, TXVT: 9.100
UB: 7.550
BB: 8.675
FX: 8.925
Personal YouTube Channel
Ashlyn BarkerUW-La CrosseJETS, MNVT: 9.275
UB: 8.825
BB: 8.750
FX: 9.900
Grace KehrUW-La CrosseJam Hops, MNLevel 9
VT: 9.525
UB: 9.075
BB: 9.300
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube Channel
Addison MooreUW-La CrosseJaycie Phelps, Level 9
VT: 9.575
UB: 9.625
BB: 9.200
FX: 9.625
Amber PedersenUW-La CrosseXtreme, MOVT: 9.300
UB: 8.800
BB: 9.200
FX: 9.075
Personal YouTube Channel
Reanna McGibboneyUW-OshkoshMetzler’s, PAVT: 9.500
UB: 9.150
BB: 8.200
FX: 8.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Teagan GreenUW-StoutJets, MNVT: 9.175
UB: 8.825
BB: 8.900
FX: 8.600
Personal YouTube Channel
Danielle DudziakUW-WhitewaterGreat Lakes, OHVT: 9.425
UB: 9.025
BB: 9.125
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube Channel
Olivia OppegardWashingtonGym-Max, CAVT: 9.350
UB: 9.300
BB: 9.550
FX: 9.500
Anna LaceyWest ChesterStallone, PAVT: 9.350
UB: 9.350
BB: 9.425
FX: 9.675
Personal YouTube Channel
Kaia BochowWest VirginiaAirborne, COVT: 9.300
UB: 9.775
BB: 9.075
FX: 9.175
Personal YouTube Channel
Olivia PitzerWest VirginiaSkyline, PAVT: 9.625
UB: 8.700
BB: 9.200
FX: 9.575
Personal YouTube Channel
Kayla MillerWinona StateBranch, MIVT: 8.375
UB: 9.350
BB: 8.900
FX: 8.225
Personal YouTube Channel
Rachel Van NamenWinona StateShenderey, CanadaPersonal YouTube Channel

Commits (Class of 2023)

GymnastNCAA TeamClub GymPersonal BestsVideos
Whitney Bjerken
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AlabamaGeorgia Elite, GAVT: 9.350
UB: 9.800
BB: 9.750
FX: 9.550
Personal YouTube Channel
Chloe LaCoursiere
⭐️⭐️⭐️
AlabamaCoastal, CAVT: 9.675
UB: 10.000
BB: 9.875
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube Channel
Gabriella LadanyiAlabamaChampions, TXVT: 9.575
UB: 9.350
BB: 9.625
FX: 9.550
Personal YouTube Channel
Emily FordBrownPrestige, RIVT: 9.525
UB: 8.950
BB: 9.550
FX: 8.550
Personal YouTube Channel
Kyen Mayhew
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CaliforniaDesert Devils, AZVT: 9.900
UB: 9.550
BB: 9.550
FX: 10.000
Personal YouTube Channel
Maddison Reidenbach
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DenverFlips, MNVT: 9.675
UB: 9.700
BB: 9.675
FX: 9.650
Personal YouTube Channel
Kaylee BluffstoneFloridaLa Fleur’s, FLVT: 9.425
UB: 9.025
BB: 8.750
FX: 9.500
Personal YouTube Channel
Maya Peters George WashigtonManjak’s, CanadaPersonal YouTube Channel
Jaydah Battle
⭐️⭐️⭐️
GeorgiaWorld Class, VAVT: 9.8000
UB: 9.050
BB: 9.775
FX: 9.725
Personal YouTube Channel
Heather ParkerGeorgiaETC, TNVT: 9.750
UB: 9.450
BB: 9.525
FX: 9.900
Personal YouTube Channel
Noelle Adams
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Iowa StateGold Medal, AZVT: 9.950
UB: 9.600
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.875
Personal YouTube Channel
Elizabeth CairnIowa StateRebound, NJVT: 9.500
UB: 9.775
BB: 9.675
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube Channel
Gracie LongIowa StateConXion, MSVT: 9.175
UB: 9.200
BB: 9.650
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Lauren O’BrochtaIowa StateLegacy Elite, ILVT: 9.225
UB: 8.950
BB: 9.550
FX: 9.575
Personal YouTube Channel
Amari Drayton
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LSUWorld Champions, TXYouTube Video
Brooke Simpson
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LSUPremier Athletics Knoxville, TNVT: 9.625
UB: 9.150
BB: 9.700
FX: 9.750
Personal YouTube Channel
Haylen Zabrowski
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MichiganAmerican Twisters, FLVT: 9.750
UB: 9.750
BB: 9.450
FX: 9.450
Personal YouTube Channel
Emma Misenheimer
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Michigan StateBull City, NCVT: 9.600
UB: 9.675
BB: 9.700
FX: 9.675
Personal YouTube Channel
Marisa Fisher
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MinnesotaPhenom, ILVT: 9.850
UB: 9.825
BB: 9.275
FX: 9.800
YouTube Video
Jenna Olshefski
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MinnesotaUniversal, OHVT: 9.800
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.625
FX: 9.875
Personal YouTube Channel
Katie Harper
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N.C. StateUniversal, OHVT: 9.825
UB: 9.850
BB: 9.600
FX: 9.675
YouTube Video
Whitney JencksNebraskaTwin City Twisters, MNVT: 9.400UB: 9.575BB: 9.475FX: 9.775Personal YouTube Channel
Jessica Naranjo
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North CarolinaAmerican Twisters, FLVT: 9.725
UB: 9.550
BB: 9.775
FX: 9.925
YouTube Video
Samara Buchanan
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Ohio StateAmerican Twisters, FLVT: 9.800
UB: 9.750
BB: 9.650
FX: 9.750
Personal YouTube Channel
Laci Keck
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Ohio StateJPAC, INVT: 9.800
UB: 9.750
BB: 9.800
FX: 9.825
YouTube Video
Addison Fatta
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OklahomaPrestige, PAYouTube Video
Taylor DeVriesOregon StateLegacy Elite, ILVT: 9.425
UB: 9.850
BB: 9.400
FX: 9.475
Personal YouTube Channel
Sophia Esposito
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Oregon StateNew Image, NYVT: 9.825
UB: 9.475
BB: 9.700
FX: 9.750
Personal YouTube Channel
Jordan BarrowPennGymstars, TNVT: 9.850
UB: 9.650
BB: 9.550
FX: 9.375
Personal YouTube Channel
Matis RainsRutgersWOGA, TXVT: 9.450
UB: 9.450
BB: 9.475
FX: 9.550
Personal YouTube Channel
Olivia ReardonSan Jose StateAscend, WAVT: 9.450
UB: 9.575
BB: 9.525
FX: 9.400
Personal YouTube Channel
Niya Randolph
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Southern UtahGymcats, NVVT: 9.625
UB: 9.725
BB: 9.250
FX: 9.600
Personal YouTube Channel
Victoria Cluck
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StanfordWOGA, TXVT: 9.900
UB: 9.575
BB: 9.175
FX: 9.675
Personal YouTube Channel
Temple Landry
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StanfordTwin City Twisters, MNVT: 9.550
UB: 9.425
BB: 9.550
FX: 8.300
YouTube Video
Sydney Razeghi
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
StanfordWorld Champions, TXVT: 9.825
UB: 9.825
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.675
Personal YouTube Channel
Sienna Robinson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
StanfordBrown’s, NVVT: 9.475
UB: 9.525
BB: 9.725
FX: 9.575
YouTube Video
Maddy ElmoreTempleStarlight, FLVT: 9.500
UB: 9.500
BB: 9.200
FX: 9.400
Personal YouTube Channel
Olivia KennedyUtahGeorgia Elite, GAVT: 9.600
UB: 9.575
BB: 9.500
FX: 9.425
Kira Bolden
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WashingtonWaller’s GymJam, CAVT: 9.750
UB: 9.400
BB: 9.525
FX: 9.775
Personal YouTube Channel
Chelsea HallinanWashingtonOlympic, WAVT: 9.250
UB: 8.375
BB: 9.650
FX: 9.475
YouTube Playlist
Mary McDonoughWashingtonLet It Shine, TNVT: 9.825
UB: 9.825
BB: 9.450
FX: 9.800
Personal YouTube Channel

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