Ariana Barksdale stands in the corner of the floor with both arms up.

Standout Recruits From the Level 10 Season

After spending years and years working towards the dream of being part of a Division I program, these gymnasts’ hard work has paid off. Although there are many exceptional level 10s that have found a home for the next four years, these gymnasts stand out for their accomplishments in the recent season.

Sofia Estrada, 2026 – Oklahoma

A five-star recruit, Estrada shines on every event, especially vault, where she has earned a perfect 10.0 and multiple 9.9+ scores. Besides vault, she is capable of perfect scores on the other three events, with 9.9+ scores there too. She also won the 2026 Region 8 title, setting an all-around high of 39.475.

Emerson Gaa, 2026 – Denver

Coming off a rougher-than-usual year, Gaa is exactly the recruit that the Pioneers were searching for. With highlights like an all-around high of 39.400 and a perfect 10.0 on floor, she can be expected to make a positive impact for this team, especially after losing a few all-stars.

Imani White, 2026 – Missouri

With no weaknesses, White can be expected to make an appearance on all four events during the upcoming season. She has scored a perfect 10.0 on both vault and bars, with high scores above 9.800 on beam and floor.

Finley Scott, 2026 – Arkansas

The Razorbacks are looking to boost their already strong vault lineup by adding Scott. A talented vaulter, Scott proved her consistency on the event with three perfect 10.0s in a row this season.

Raeya Linton, 2026 – Stanford

Although Stanford had an impressive year finishing eighth in the country, it appeared to struggle on vault, its lowest-ranked event. Linton, a five-star recruit, excels not just on vault, where she has earned a 10.0, but on every event. A solid all-arounder who is especially strong on vault is exactly what the Cardinal needs next season.

Ariana Frechette, 2026 – Kentucky

This Wildcats recruit is known for being the only level 10 gymnast to earn a perfect score on beam in the 2026 regular season. Although Frechette shines on beam, she is strong on all events, making her a crucial addition to the Kentucky team.

Josie Lynch, 2027 – LSU

Lynch found her home at LSU, an exceptional and intimidating program, and has the potential to bring it even further. She has a massive all-around score of 39.425 and a near-perfect 9.975 on vault. The Tigers will be excited to have Lynch in their lineups!

Ariana Barksdale, 2027 – Florida

The strong Florida Gators are adding to their lineup depth by recruiting Barksdale. The five-star recruit has shown her potential by scoring 9.800 or well above on each event, including a 10.0 on floor. With her all-around capabilities, Barksdale will fit in perfectly with the Gators.

Elizaveta Grebenkova, 2027 – Alabama

With a great resume consisting of high scores across the board, this five-star recruit has found her place at Alabama. Grebenkova will be an excellent addition to an already-impressive lineup, as the Crimson Tide finished second on bars in 2026.

Morgan Braun, 2027 – Iowa

Iowa will be excited to have Braun join the Hawkeyes. After her stellar performance placing second at 2026 nationals, Braun’s recruit rating was upgraded to five stars, which includes a perfect rating on bars.

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Article by Jenna Garcia