Our third round of ratings was released a couple weeks ago with updates to the class of 2023 and first-time ratings for the class of 2024. 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 at underrated floor workers in the classes of 2023 and 2024.
Class of 2023
Creslyn Brose
College: uncommitted
CGN Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.975 (2022)
Why She Stands out: When it comes to floor, Brose really is the total package: Dynamic and difficult tumbling, intricate dance and leaps combinations executed to perfection and mega-watt performance quality. Without changing a thing, Brose could realistically contend for a lineup spot (if not the anchor position) at any NCAA program in the country.
Alyssa Kramer
College: Penn State
CGN Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.900 (2021)
Why She Stands out: Kramer is a front tumbling powerhouse with incredibly clean and quick twisting form. She’s also remarkably consistent, scoring 9.600 or higher at every competition this season (including a season high 9.800 to secure the region 7 floor title).
Delaney DeHaan
College: Towson
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.850 (2022)
Why She Stands out: DeHaan is an energetic performer with strong tumbling and leaps, scoring as high as 9.850 for her efforts.
Leah Jamison
College: uncommitted
CGN Rating: unrated
Floor High Scores: 9.800 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Jamison kicked off her 2022 season with a bang by setting a career-high 9.775. She promptly broke that record with two consecutive 9.800 performances and capped off the year by qualifying to nationals on both vault and floor.
Jayden Silvers
College: uncommitted
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.775 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Silvers made the most of her wild card berth to nationals, winning the top prize in the division with strong tumbling and graceful dance. She’s already got an upgrade in the works for next season: a punch Rudi to layout stepout.
Elliot Goldsmith
College: Rutgers
CGN Rating:unrated
Floor High Scores: 9.775 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Nationals qualifier Goldsmith’s spirited floor routine is going to be a strong addition to the Scarlet Knights’ lineup. The massive oversplit on her Popa isn’t the most impressive part of her routine; though she doesn’t always compete it, Goldsmith is also capable of a very nice punch Randi.
Reganne Cheang
College: Penn
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.775
Why She Stands out: Cheang is a lovely floor worker who performs difficult dance and tumbling with elegance and ease. The Quakers have been on an upward trajectory the past few seasons, and Cheang has the skills to help them climb to new heights.
Caralia Martinez
College: uncommitted
CGN Rating: unrated
Floor High Scores: 9.700 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Martinez’s routine isn’t the most difficult you’ll see, but she executes it beautifully. In addition to pristine twisting form and flexibility, her vibrant dance makes her a joy to watch.
Dawsyn Sallee
College: uncommitted
CGN Rating: unrated
Floor High Scores: 9.650 (2022)
Why She Stands out: From her opening punch front double twist to her closing punch Rudi to layout stepout, Sallee brings big, bold energy to the floor. She saved her best performance for nationals, and—with a Rudi to back full upgrade planned—could easily crack the top five next season.
Isabella Vater
College: Southern Utah
CGN Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.650
Why She Stands out: Vater is a twister—the Southern Utah commit opens with a powerful front double full and continues the trend by featuring only twisting passes in her entire routine. Plus, she gets good amplitude on her leaps and has spunky choreography the Cedar City crowd will enjoy.
Class of 2024
Haylee Hardin
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.850 (2022)
Why She Stands out: As though Hardin’s dynamic tumbling and floaty leaps weren’t enough to make college coaches sit up and take notice, she’s also incredibly consistent: She hasn’t scored below a 9.625 since February 2021.
Brooke Dennis
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.650 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Dennis’ power is on display here: she opens her routine with a lovely tucked full-in that would highlight a college routine. A few minor adjustments and this routine will be even better. She’s sure to be an asset to a floor lineup.
Savannah Ray
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.800
Why She Stands out: While it’s not the most difficult routine, Ray’s set features secure landings, good leap positions, and solid twisting skills.
Olivia Orengo
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.725
Why She Stands out: Orengo’s current routine doesn’t have an E pass; however, she is training a tucked full-in. She has good technique throughout most of her routine and should only get better with time.
Elizabeth Leary
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.800
Why She Stands out: Leary makes her front double full look effortless. She is another gymnast that thrives on twisting skills, and it’s easy to see why. Further, in her closing pass she connects her Rudi to a back handspring stepout instead of the traditional layout stepout.
Ava Wellmeier
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.700
Why She Stands out: With an opening full-in, Wellmeier showcases strong tumbling and consistent scores on floor that led her to a state championship and nationals appearance.
Josey Kiefer
CGN Rating:unrated
Floor High Scores: 9.700 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Floor has been Kiefer’s standout event throughout her level 10 career. Her precise tumbling helped her notch a second place finish on the apparatus this year at regionals.
Aubrey Krohnfeldt
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.650 (2022), 9.675 (2021)
Why She Stands out: Featuring excellent form on her tumbling, Krohnfeldt has made a name for herself as a bars and floor specialist. Although she hasn’t put up too many eye-catching numbers, her consistency is impressive, having scored 9.6 or better on the event from March through the end of this last season.
Jane Boyle
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.700 (2022), 9.825 (2021)
Why She Stands out: Flaunting a variety of twisting passes, Boyle earned herself a top 10 finish on floor at nationals to cap off her season. Her energetic routine also features a leap pass directly into some fun choreography.
Chesney Bennett
CGN Rating:⭐⭐⭐
Floor High Scores: 9.775 (2022)
Why She Stands out: Bennett ended her season in ideal fashion, earning a career high on floor at nationals. Her double E pass routine with a piked full-in is one to keep an eye out for once Bennett reaches the NCAA ranks.
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Article by Claire Billman, Tara Graeve and Brandis Heffner
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