Lacy Dagen, an elite training at San Mateo Gymnastics in California, has committed to Florida. In 2012, Lacy competed at her state and regional meets, winning the regional vault crown. She went on to compete at the American Classics, again winning the vault title, and qualified to US Nationals.
Danielle Dessaints, L10 at Gymcats in Nevada, has committed to OSU. Danielle qualified to JOs in 2010, finishing 9th AA. She recently placed 1st on vault and 1st AA at the 2013 National Judges Cup.
Lauren Rice, L10 from Gymcats in Nevada, has committed to Sac. State. Last season she qualified to the NIT where she finished 10th AA. She recently finished 3rd AA at the 2013 National Judges Cup.
For the past several seasons, we've made an attempt to rank the incoming classes for teams across the nation. The task is never easy, and this year is no exception. For the schools, investing in athletes today is a bit like investing in the stock (or precious metals) market. With recruiting taking place earlier and earlier, coaches have to become experts at detecting the traits, abilities and characteristics that will produce a championship athlete two, three, and four years down the road (or six, seven and eight by the time they are college seniors!). So who's class is rated to be the best? Read on to find the answer...
Cal scored a big opening meet win, posting a 195.425 to defeat Top 25 ranked AU, Arizona and UK. Cal was led by Madisyn O'Brien, who tied for the UB title with UK's Audrey Harrison. For Arizona, Aubrey Cristello won the AA with a 39.45, including a 9.95 vault win and a tie on beam with AU frosh Caitlin Atkinson. UK's Kayla Hartley won the floor with a 9.9.
Link: Cal Release
Vanessa Zamarripa won the AA (39.475), FX and tied for first on the balance beam to lead the Bruins to a win over SUU. Teammate Olivia Courtney won the vault while Bruins Lichelle Wong and frosh Sophina DeJesus won the bars. For SUU, Alyssa Click tied for the BB title.
Link: UCLA Release
Sophomore Caitlin Brown debuted in the AA and won with a 38.875. She also tied for the title on VT and FX with frosh Sara Townsend. Cyclone Henrietta Green won the bars and teammate Milan Ivory won the beam.
Link: ISU Release
Austyn Fobes scored a personal best AA 39.425 to lead the Wildcats to a win. It was the 4th best AA score in school history. She won VT and Bars and tied for the FX title with teammate Hannah Barile. Teammate Kayla Gray won beam.
Link: UNH Release