Some of the nation's top up and coming club gymnasts competed at the L10 Regionals this past weekend. Here's how your favorite incoming recruits and future commits did this weekend. Check back later for links to videos. As always, check our Results / Club Results section for links to club meets from across the nation. All of the Regional results are now available.
Allison Northey has committed to Washington for 2012-2013, according to her club's web site. Northey recently claimed the VT, UB and AA titles at the 2011 Region II L10 Regionals. In 2010, she placed 27th AA at the L10 Nationals, Jr. D division. The prior year, she tied for 5th on BB and placed 36th AA.
Link: YouTube.com Playlist
Kailie Ponto is headed to Oregon State next fall, according to her club. Ponto competed just two events at Regionals this past weekend, after missing most of the season. She was 33rd AA at the 2010 L10 Nationals, Senior B. In 2009, she won the L10 National title on BB and placed 24th AA.
Link: LEGA Boosters and YouTube.com Channel
Joyce Li has committed to attend Yale, according to her club website. Li is a L10 at Airborne. She recently placed 12th AA at the 2011 Region I L10 Regionals, Sr. C. She tied for 13th AA in 2010.
Link: Airborne Site and Video Channel
Brittany Webster, L10 from KGDC Twisters in Kansas, has signed with Auburn per her local newspaper. Webster has posted strong results this season, including 2nd AA (1st V/FX) at the Folgers Invite; 4th AA at the Metroplex, 2nd AA at the Gliders Invite, and 5th AA at WOGA. She recently placed 2nd AA in both her state and regional meets. Last season she placed 23rd AA at JO Nationals.
The Honda Award nominations recognize outstanding athletes for their athletic skills, academic performance, leadership skills and community service. The Honda Award Winners in 12 NCAA sports are eligible for the Honda-Broderick Cup, which honors the collegiate female athlete of the year. This year's nominees in gymnastics are:
Kylee Botterman - Michigan
Kayla Hoffman - Alabama
Brittani McCullough - UCLA
Sharaya Musser - PSU
The 2011 season is over, and NCAA Champions have been crowned. Bama won the team title with a spectacular effort, defeating defending champion UCLA. Michigan's Kylee Botterman won the AA title and the AAI American Award. Here's the full list of winners:
Stanford won the 2011 Men's NCAA team title. Congratulations to all of the 2011 Champions. Here's the full recap on the winners.
Pommel Horse - T - Daniel Ribeiro, Illinois and Alex Naddour, OU
Parallel Bars -Tyler Mizoguchi, Illinois
Floor -Jacob Dalton, OU
Rings -Brandon Wynn, OSU
Vault -Jacob Dalton, OU
High Bar - Alex Buscaglia, Stanford