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Pittsburgh
Year two of Casey Jo MacPherson’s head coaching career will be her opportunity to make a statement after her debut season went par for the course. Via freshmen and the transfer portal, the Panthers brought in plenty of talent to compensate for what was lost and should contend for a regionals appearance.
2024 Rewind
No. 41 overall | No. 3 at ACCs | No. 41 in regular season
While Pittsburgh’s road to an ACC title only gets more challenging with the conference’s expansion this season, its odds for a postseason berth are far better than last season. The Panthers project to be on bubble watch come March, a situation they haven’t finished on the right side of since 2018.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Years Jah’Liyah Bedminster Seniors Hallie Copperwheat Jordyn Ewing Juniors Kennedy Duke Carla Ferzoco Reyna Garvey Sophomores Kaylee Larson Julie Røttum Madsø Emily Todd | Freshmen Camryn Chiu Olivia Giunta Meika Lee Lila Pileggi Darbi Simcox Transfers Jamie Pratt (Arkansas) Elizabeth Cesarone (Central Michigan) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Shruthi Anand (VT) Erin Hutchinson Faith Lerro (UB) Arayah Simons (VT, UB, BB) Ciara Ward (VT, FX) Transferred Annabella Carrascosa Retired Kaleigh Cleveland Kendall Foy Lucia Jakab Trinity Munsisoumang |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 44 | NQS: 48.980 | Average: 48.827
Returning NQS: Elizabeth Cesarone (9.865 NQS), Jah’Liyah Bedminster (9.840), Ciara Ward (9.815), Kennedy Duke (9.785), Julie Røttum Madsø (9.600)
Other Contributors: Reyna Garvey, Emily Todd, Lucia Jakab, Meika Lee, Lila Pileggi, Camryn Chiu, Olivia Guinta
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 41 | NQS: 49.035| Average: 48.956
Returning NQS: Jamie Pratt (9.860), Jordan Ewing (9.845), Emily Todd (9.825), Jah’Liyah Bedminster (9.815), Julie Røttum Madsø (9.740), Kennedy Duke (9.705),
Other Contributors: Reyna Garvey, Meika Lee, Darbi Simcox
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 56 | NQS: 48.815 | Average: 48.358
Returning NQS: Hallie Copperwheat (9.850), Reyna Garvey (9.790), Jordan Ewing (9.765), Kennedy Duke (9.755), Emily Todd (9.725), Julie Røttum Madsø (9.420), Carla Ferzoco (9.345)
Other Contributors: Kendall Foy, Elizabeth Cesarone, Meika Lee, Lila Pileggi, Darbi Simcox
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 41 | NQS: 49.265 | Average: 49.083
Returning NQS: Jordan Ewing (9.905), Jah’Liyah Bedminster (9.895), Elizabeth Cesarone (9.865), Hallie Copperwheat (9.835), Emily Todd (9.805), Kaylee Larson (9.800), Kennedy Duke (9.775)
Other Contributors: Meika Lee, Lila Pileggi, Olivia Guinta
Records Watch
Team: 196.775 | AA: 39.575 | VT: 49.325/10.000 | UB: 49.400/9.950 | BB: 49.350/9.975 | FX: 49.450/10.000
While not a school record, fifth-year Jah’Liyah Bedminster has recorded a perfect 9.950 on vault in her career for her Yurchenko full. She could get sticky feet once again, as could Jordyn Ewing on floor, who was in the 9.9s on multiple occasions last season.
The Big Picture
Expectations are rising for the Panthers as they continue to add talent in the right places—specifically former four-star recruit Meika Lee, who shines on beam and can contend for a role as an all-arounder. If Pittsburgh can iron out its biggest issue from 2024—beam consistency—snagging one of those final spots at regionals is well within reach to give this program a much-needed momentum swing.
North Carolina
After gaining far more talent than it lost, North Carolina has the opportunity to turn things around in 2025 after the program’s final ranking has steadily declined the last few seasons. Big hitters like Lali Dekanoidze and Isabelle Schaefer return after another regionals appearance and should pair well alongside a duo of former four-star recruit freshmen.
2024 Rewind
No. 42 overall | No. 3 at ACCs | No. 42 in regular season
The Tar Heels missed regionals for the first time in two years and would love to reverse course on that trend immediately to return to a top-40 ranking. In a newly expanded ACC, getting back to third in the conference will require work, as both conference rookies, California and Stanford, project to finish ahead.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Lali Dekanoidze Julia Knower Bella Miller Isabelle Schaefer Taylor Schulze Juniors Gwen Fink Kaya Forbes Paige Prejean Amy Wozniak Sophomores Elly King Neve King Jessica Naranjo Molly Neinstein Camryn Rueda | Freshmen TaeLyn Canty Regan McBride Jojo Valahovic Transfers Claire Stippich (Kentucky) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Kate Greene Allison LaNasa Jamie Shearer (UB) Cory Shinohara (VT) Hallie Thompson (BB) | |
| Injury Update | |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 39 | NQS: 49.055 | Average: 48.917
Returning NQS: Lali Dekanoidze (9.870 NQS), Kaya Forbes (9.845), Julia Knower (9.820), Gwen Fink (9.795), Cory Shinohara (9.750), Paige Prejean (9.760)
Other Contributors: Elly King, Isabelle Schaffer, TaeLyn Canty, Regan McBride, JoJo Valahovic
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 36 | NQS: 49.115| Average: 48.819
Returning NQS: Isabelle Schaffer (9.910), Lali Dekanoidze (9.905), Gwen Fink (9.855), Julia Knower (9.770), Jamie Shearer (9.725), Kaya Forbes (9.585)
Other Contributors: Claire Stippich, Bella Miller, Jessica Naranjo, Amy Wozniak, TaeLyn Canty, JoJo Valahovic
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 46 | NQS: 48.935 | Average: 48.738
Returning NQS: Julia Knower (9.850), Gwen Fink (9.840), Jessica Naranjo (9.825), Hallie Thompson (9.800), Taylor Schulze (9.800), Camryn Rueda (9.595)
Other Contributors: Elly King, Jamie Shearer, Regan McBride, JoJo Valahovic
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 50 | NQS: 49.165 | Average: 48.902
Returning NQS: Julia Knower (9.890), Kaya Forbes (9.885), Bella Miller (9.830), Amy Wozniak (9.785-12/13 appearances), Gwen Fink (9.775), Camryn Rueda (9.775), Taylor Schulze (9.725)
Other Contributors: TaeLyn Canty, Lali Dekanoidze, Regan McBride, JoJo Valahovic
Records Watch
Team: 197.350 | AA: 39.725 | VT: 49.525/9.975 | UB: 49.450/9.975 | BB: 49.475/10.000 | FX: 49.875/10.000
Although her season-best in 2024 was only a 9.925, current individual bars record holder Dekanoidze will once again challenge for the first perfect mark of her career with her stellar swing. It would be North Carolina’s first 10 on the event as well.
The Big Picture
With just a few routines to replace and two rookies—Jojo Valahovic and TaeLyn Canty—ready to contribute immediately, the Tar Heels have all the pieces necessary to take head coach Danna Durante off the hot seat. Depth will be North Carolina’s biggest asset, so success will come from finding the most consistent six on every event.
Rutgers
Rutgers is a team that tends to carry an enormous roster, struggle with injuries, and just not quite put the pieces together to advance within the Big Ten. A huge number of gymnasts retired or transferred in 2024 amid rumors of misconduct by head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. She remains at the helm for 2025, as the Scarlet Knights look to build consistency and enter the top 40.
2024 Rewind
No. 46 overall | No. 9 at Big 10s | No. 46 in regular season
Bars in particular continued to be a struggle in 2024. The Scarlet Knights never found consistency there and remained mired in the 9.7s and below. They managed to top a floundering Iowa, which was dealing with leadership challenges of its own, to finish ninth at Big Tens. Floor was a highlight.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Years Avery Balser Emily Leese Gianna Ortiz Seniors Ella Aird Maya Jones Jacqueline Manifold Anna Pagliaro Juniors Gabrielle Dildy Valentina Lorente-Garcia Rachel Riley Harmony Webster Sophomores Olivia DiNovi Campbell Earley Elliot Goldsmith Matis Rains Ginger Richards | Freshmen Delaney Adrian Rachel Beaulieu Lisa Chevaire Riley McPartland Reagan Schenkel Kimmi Shiau Keeley Smith Donna Uhlenberg |
| Out | |
| Graduated Myra Daniels (UB) Katy Koopman (VT, BB) Calah Newman (UB) Jaidyn Raby (VT) Emily Wood (FX) Stephanie Zannella (BB, FX) Transferred Renee Figueroa Scarlette Ayakawa Retired Brayden Battavio Isabella Hughes (VT) Nailah Adams Lainey Link Isabella Nelli Mya Pringle | |
| Injury Update | |
| Emily Leese tore her Achilles last year and chose to return for a redemption season in 2025. Her stickable Yurchenko one and a half is a highlight, and she leads the way on floor as well. | |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 39 | NQS: 49.055 | Average: 48.939
Returning NQS: Gabrielle Dildy (9.860 NQS), Emily Leese (9.855), Elia Ard (9.820), Rachael Riley (9.775), Valentina Lorente-Garcia (9.775), Jaidyn Rady (9.745)
Other Contributors: Elliot Goldsmith, Isabella Hughes, Maya Jones, Anna Paliagro, Delaney Adrian, Rachel Beaulieu, Lisa Chevaire, Riley McPartland, Reagan Schenkel, Kimmi Shiau, Keeley Smith, Donna Uhlenberg
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 54 | NQS: 48.850 | Average:48.580
Returning NQS: Avery Balser (9.880), Valentina Lorente-Garcia (9.770), Elia Ard (9.760), Jackie Manifold (9.775), Myra Daniels (9.735), Olivia DiNovi (9.735), Elliot Goldsmith (9.645)
Other Contributors: Caliah Newman, Matis Rains, Delaney Adrian, Reagan Schenkel, Keeley Smith, Donna Uhlenberg
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 42 | NQS: 49.000| Average: 48.836
Returning NQS: Stephanie Zannella (9.855), Jackie Manifold (9.855), Gabriella Dildy (9.815), Rachael Riley (9.780), Elia Ard (9.780), Emily Leese (9.770)
Other Contributors: Matis Rains, Delaney Adrian, Rachel Beaulieu, Kimmi Shiau, Keeley Smith, Donna Uhlenberg
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 42 | NQS: 49.240 | Average: 48.989
Returning NQS: Emily Leese (9.895), Gabrielle Dildy (9.860), Harmony Webster (9.830), Elia Ard (9.820), Stephanie Zannella (9.815)
Other Contributors: Avery Balser, Elliot Goldsmith, Maya Jones, Anna Pagliaro, Emily Wood, Delaney Adrian, Rachel Beaulieu, Reagan Schenkel, Kimmi Shiau, Keeley Smith, Donna Uhlenberg
Records Watch
Team: 196.875 | AA: 39.575 | VT: 49.275/9.925 | UB: 49.400/10.000 | BB: 49.400/9.950 | FX: 49.425/10.000
Leese is always a threat to take down the vault record, and the team vault total could be topped as well with her back at full health.
The Big Picture
It’s hard to guess where Rutgers will emerge in the 2025 picture, partially because it has been so inconsistent in recent memory. At their best, the Scarlet Knights put together beautiful gymnastics, but it rarely happens altogether in one meet. Former four-star recruit Donna Uhlenberg should add to the scoring potential on vault and floor while former three-star Delaney Adrian brings potential to bars and beam. Her fellow former three-star Keeley Smith is a bars standout. If the new talent can stabilize lineups, Rutgers should take a step forward in 2025.
New Hampshire
Expect a new-look New Hampshire this year: More than half of the Wildcats’ postseason lineup graduated. For a team that has languished in the rankings in recent history, that might not be such a bad thing. With lots of freshman talent to play with, is 2025 the beginning of the rebuild in Durham?
2024 Rewind
No. 48 overall | No. 2 at EAGLs | No. 48 in regular season
No. 48 is New Hampshire’s lowest finish in at least 20 years. Remember when this team used to be a regionals stalwart? Finishing second at EAGLs with a season high was a highlight.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Alyssa Beaulieu Julia Before Gracy Mowers Summer Simpkins Juniors Riley Himes Leah Moreno Serena Mullin Sophomores Zoe Arthur Anne Challman McCall McMullen Poulina Minaev Gwen Ockerbloom | Freshmen Stacey Boss Taylor Dunn Mady Harvey Peyton Novinger Aine Reade Cléante Théorêt Taylor Wurtz |
| Out | |
| Graduated Sierra Bauman (UB, BB, FX) Kenadi Brown (UB, FX) Jenna DeVincenzo (VT, UB, BB) Kylie Gorgenyi (AA) Gianna Graver (UB) Maya MacDonald (VT, FX) Transferred Tessa Sutton | |
| Injury Update | |
| Senior Alyssa Beaulieu’s events were limited due to injury last year. | |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 45 | NQS: 48.970 | Average: 48.848
Returning NQS: Serena Mullin (9.810 NQS), Leah Moreno (9.775), McCall McMullen (9.750)
Other Contributors: Anne Challman, Gracy Mowers, Alyssa Beaulieu, Aine Reade, Stacey Boss, Taylor Wurtz, Cléante Théorêt
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 35 | NQS: 49.135 | Average: 48.885
Returning NQS: Leah Moreno (9.790), Gianna Graver (9.775)
Other Contributors: Serena Mullin, Summer Simpkins, Alyssa Beaulieu, Taylor Dunn, Mady Harvey, Aine Reade, Cléante Théorêt
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 43 | NQS: 48.985 | Average: 48.500
Returning NQS: Serena Mullin (9.830), Alyssa Beaulieu (9.820), Gwen Ockerbloom (9.790)
Other Contributors: Anne Challman, Summer Simpkins, Taylor Dunn, Mady Harvey, Aine Reade, Cléante Théorêt
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 55 | NQS: 49.110 | Average: 48.908
Returning NQS: Alyssa Beaulieu (9.840), Serena Mullin (9.840), Anne Challman (9.780)
Other Contributors: McCall McMullen, Poulina Minaev, Gracy Mowers, Riley Himes, Stacey Boss, Peyton Novinger, Aine Reade, Cléante Théorêt
Records Watch
Team: 196.750 | AA: 39.475 | VT: 49.475/10.000 | UB: 49.325/9.975 | BB: 49.450/10.000 | FX: 49.475/9.975
Last year’s squad got close to the team bars record, but most of that lineup has graduated. Many of these records will be tough to beat this year.
The Big Picture
New Hampshire faces a steep climb back to regionals contention with so many graduated routines to replace. A talented freshman class, led by former four-star recruit Cléante Théorêt, might be up for the challenge. Don’t expect a miracle in 2025, but this season could be the beginning of a turnaround.
Temple
Since qualifying to regionals in 2021, Temple has slid rapidly back down the rankings. This year, the Owls will be hoping that aggressive recruiting and a big-name transfer, former Talladega star Kyrstin Johnson, will help them get their momentum back.
2024 Rewind
No. 52 overall | No. 4 at EAGLs | No. 52 in regular season
This is not where Temple wants to be. Since making regionals in 2021, the Owls have slid back down the rankings each successive year. Consistency has been an obstacle, but there’s definitely plenty of returning talent.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Years Brooke Donabedian Renee Schugman Seniors Madison Dorunda Summer Ruskey Hannah Stallings Sarah Stallings Juniors Reese DeHaan Amanda Scheuerman Sophomores Hailey Best Mariella Brueck Amelia Budd Payton Monk Skylar Shafran Gianna Silva Hannah Weklar Megan White | Freshmen Robyn Dunne Harmony Haro Nazstazia-Simone Henry-Jubitana Madison Ley Kaitlyn McKnight Emma Reathaford Nikki Rengifo Breanna Varano Transfers Kyrstin Johnson (Talladega) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Mackenzie Aresta (VT, BB) Cyrena Whalen (UB) Transferred Angelina Hogan (UB) Retired Madisson Elmore (UB) Emily Johnson (UB) Maya KellerGabby Linden |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 51 | NQS: 48.920 | Average: 48.687
Returning NQS: Summer Ruskey (9.800 NQS), Krystin Johnson (9.795), Renee Schugman (9.780), Amelia Budd (9.780), Hannah Weklar (9.770), Payton Monk (9.690), Hannah Stallings (9.220)
Other Contributors: Madison Dorunda, Hailey Best, Nicole Rengifo, Breanna Varano, Harmony Haro, Kaitlyn McKnight
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 52 | NQS: 48.860 | Average: 48.488
Returning NQS: Sarah Stallings (9.860), Reese DeHaan (9.735), Hannah Weklar (9.535), Krystin Johnson (9.450)
Other Contributors: Brooke Donabedian, Madison Dorunda (2/14 appearances), Mariella Brueck, Nicole Rengifo, Breanna Varano, Nazstazia-Simone Henry-Jubitana, Robyn Dunne
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 52 | NQS: 48.860 | Average: 48.383
Returning NQS: Brooke Donabedian (9.840), Madison Dorunda (9.825), Renee Schugman (9.820), Sarah Stallings (9.755), Summer Ruskey (9.740), Payton Monk (9.620), Krystin Johnson (8.900)
Other Contributors: Megan White, Amanda Scheuerman, Mariella Brueck, Robyn Dunne, Nicole Rengifo
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 51 | NQS: 49.150 | Average: 48.950
Returning NQS: Brooke Donabedian (9.895), Payton Monk (9.860), Renee Schugman (9.835), Summer Ruskey (9.830), Hannah Stallings (9.760), Madison Dorunda (9.760), Krystin Johnson (9.705)
Other Contributors: Amelia Budd, Skylar Shafran, Hannah Weklar, Reese DeHaan, Nicole Rengifo, Breanna Varano, Robyn Dunne, Harmony Haro
Records Watch
Team: 196.675 | AA: 39.350 | VT: 49.250/9.925 | UB: 49.350/9.950 | BB: 49.325/9.950 | FX: 49.575/9.950
The floor program record was set last year, and with the whole floor lineup back plus strong newcomers, that’s still the most likely spot for a program record in 2025.
The Big Picture
It’s hard to know what to make of Temple heading into 2025. A huge roster is always a luxury in some ways, but depth is no guarantee of consistency. Even with so many athletes, bars might be a little tight this year. Expect continued excellence on floor, of course.
West Virginia
West Virginia found itself on the outside looking in of the regionals picture in 2024. Some meets the Mountaineers struggled to put up six healthy gymnasts up on certain events. When a top six was established, it wouldn’t remain consistent week to week. But with a new year comes a fresh start, and it’s exactly what the Mountaineers need. West Virginia is back, healthy, and ready to prove that last year was a fluke and it’s more than capable of returning to regionals as a team.
2024 Rewind
No. 53 overall | No. 5 at Big 12s | No. 53 in regular season
The Mountaineers missed the postseason for only the second time in head coach Jason Butts’ tenure. Heading into 2025, they will look to rebound and not add a third miss to his resume.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Seniors Brooke Alban Anna Leigh Sierra Muns Juniors Brooke Irwin Carlee Nelson Olivia Pitzer Miranda Smith Emma Wehry Sophomores Kaylei Adams Julia Brown Jurnee Lane Amber Lowe Jayden McDonnell | Freshmen Karleigh DiCello Riley Maness Sophia Rice Kaelyn Skeel Emerson Smith Taylor Tuohy Eden Webster Transfers Trinity Macy (Eastern Michigan) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Ellen Collins (VT,FX) Kiana Lewis (VT,BB,FX) Abbie Pierson (AA) Transferred Ashton Meuret Retired Brynn Freehling | |
| Injury Update | |
| Freshman Eden Webster was spotted in a boot and crutches earlier this preseason. Junior Carlee Nelson suffered an Achilles tear at the first meet of 2024 and is working toward a comeback as she competed beam at the fall intrasquad. | |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 49 | NQS: 48.960 | Average: 48.787
Returning NQS: Emma Wehry (9.830), Sierra Muns (9.775), Brooke Alban (9.765), Jayden McDonnell (9.690)
Other Contributors: Karleigh DiCello, Sierra Muns, Carlee Nelson, Olivia Pitzer, Sophia Rice, Kaelyn Skeel, Emerson Smith, Miranda Smith, Taylor Tuohy, Eden Webster
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 58 | NQS: 48.705 | Average: 48.462
Returning NQS: Amber Lowe (9.830), Emma Wehry (9.805), Trinity Macy (9.785), Miranda Smith (9.775), Jayden McDonnell (9.740), Brooke Alban (9.660), Jurnee Lane (9.455)
Other Contributors: Kaylei Adams, Karleigh DiCello, Anna Leigh, Riley Maness, Sophia Rice, Kaelyn Skeel, Emerson Smith, Taylor Tuohy
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 50 | NQS: 48.895 | Average: 48.687
Returning NQS: Emma Wehry (9.845), Julia Brown (9.830), Miranda Smith (9.760), Jurnee Lane (9.740), Amber Lowe (9.710)
Other Contributors: Kaylei Adams, Brooke Alban, Karleigh DiCello, Anna Leigh, Trinity Macy, Riley Maness, Carlee Nelson, Sophia Rice, Kaelyn Skeel, Emerson Smith, Taylor Tuohy
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 44 | NQS: 49.205 | Average: 49.062
Returning NQS: Amber Lowe (9.860), Jurnee Lane (9.830), Brooke Alban (9.795)
Other Contributors: Julia Brown, Karleigh DiCello, Anna Leigh, Trinity Macy, Riley Maness, Sierra Muns, Carlee Nelson, Sophia Rice, Kaelyn Skeel, Emerson Smith, Taylor Tuohy, Emma Wehry
Records Watch
Team: 197.400 | AA: 39.675 | VT: 49.525/10.000 | UB: 49.450/10.000 | BB: 49.550/9.975 | FX: 49.700/10.000
Heading into her sophomore season, Jurnee Lane had the highest scores on beam and floor at 9.900 and 9.925, respectively. If she continues on that trajectory, she could join the ranks of Mountaineer greats and even reach perfection. Look for junior Emma Wehry to also make a push toward 10s.
The Big Picture
Missing regionals was a big surprise for a team like West Virginia, but it has the pieces to return in 2025. Anna Leigh and Carlee Nelson returning to full strength will give the Mountaineers more options and experience in its lineups. The freshmen have the skills and difficulty to challenge for roles in the top six, as well as provide much needed depth options. While a Big 12 conference title is not entirely out of the realm of possibility, the main goal will be getting back to regionals.
LIU
It’s impossible to discuss LIU without first acknowledging what the team went through under since-replaced head coach Randy Lane. Lane and his assistant Olivia Courtney were accused of emotional abuse by many team members, and gymnasts leaving the roster in droves paint a picture. This roster is small, with a large freshman contingent, and will be under the direction of first-time head coach Taylor Colwell. It is sure to be a rebuilding year, and Brisa Carraro is poised to lead the way.
2024 Rewind
No. 60 overall | No. 5 at EAGLs | No. 64 in regular season
LIU struggled in 2024, especially on bars. It had its lowest finish in its four-year history, and despite amazing gymnastics from some of its standouts, never really found its footing.
Losses & Gains
| Returning | In |
| Fifth-Years Ella Barrington Seniors Brooke Burkhardt Kira Sanchez Juniors Annalisa Page Isabella Savino Kayla Toniolo Sophomores Kady Bills-MCoy Brisa Carraro Alina Danilchenko Danyella Holmer Maya Oberman | Freshmen Ellorie Cane Kaira Cartwright Zoe Claiborne Carly Kliewer Ashley Locker Ava-Lee MacLean Camille Rasmussen Haleigh Welch Transfers Renee Figueroa (Rutgers) Angelina Hogan (Temple) |
| Out | |
| Graduated Cael Bixler (VT, UB, BB) Taylor Doten (BB, FX) Lauren Miller (VT, UB, FX) Alana Ricketts (VT, BB, FX) Transferred Kate Parks (VT, UB) Retired Logan Hinson (UB) Syd Morris (AA) | |
| Injury Update | |
| Isabella Savino tore her Achilles just two meets into the season. She should return to the vault, bars, and floor lineups this year. | |
Apparatus Deep Dive
Vault
2024 Event Ranking: No. 59 | NQS: 48.660 | Average: 48.559
Returning NQS: AnnaLisa Page (9.775 NQS), Alina Danilchenko (9.670)
Other Contributors: Isabella Savino, Kira Sanchez, Kaira Cartwright, Camille Rasmussen, Ellorie Cane, Zoe Claiborne, Carly Kliewer
Bars
2024 Event Ranking: No. 59 | NQS: 48.695 | Average: 47.843
Returning NQS: Brisa Carraro (9.845), Angelina Hogan (9.680), AnnaLisa Page (9.555), Kira Sanchez (9.235)
Other Contributors: Isabella Savino, Angelina Hogan, Kaira Cartwright, Camille Rasmussen, Carly Kliewer, Ava-Lee MacLean
Beam
2024 Event Ranking: No. 40 | NQS: 49.045 | Average: 48.714
Returning NQS: Brisa Carraro (9.765), Alina Danilchenko (9.710), Kady Bills-McCoy (9.675), AnnaLisa Page (9.390),
Other Contributors: Renee Figueroa, Kaira Cartwright, Camille Rasmussen, Zoe Claiborne
Floor
2024 Event Ranking: No. 64 | NQS: 48.785 | Average: 48.566
Returning NQS: Alina Danilchenko (9.760), Ella Barrington (9.755), AnnaLisa Page (9.755), Kira Sanchez (9.585)
Other Contributors: Isabella Savino, Kady Bills-McCoy, Renee Figueroa, Camille Rasmussen, Zoe Claiborne, Ava-Lee MacLean
Records Watch
Team: 196.100 | AA: 39.550 | VT: 49.175/9.875 | UB: 49.200/10.000 | BB: 49.225/9.975 | FX: 49.275/9.925
Carraro is capable of big numbers on bars and beam. Perfection is hard to predict, but she could certainly come close.
The Big Picture
This will be a difficult season for LIU, but at least it will be difficult gymnastically and not (hopefully!) emotionally and mentally for the Sharks that remain from 2024’s squad. Colwell has championship DNA from her time as a gymnast at Lindenwood and could turn things around on Long Island.
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