As recently reported, ASU withdrew its scholarship offer to Preslee Harrald in order to reserve a scholarship for one of their redshirt athletes.  Preslee has now committed to CMU for the 2011-12 season, where she'll join her long time friend and former teammate, Rachel York.  Preslee's family tells CGFs.com that they appreciate the amazing outpouring of support from fans and coaches who were aware of Preslee's situation and that she is excited for this opportunity.

Preslee won her state meet last season and finished 1st AA at the NIT.

Charley Nelson, the assistant men's coach at UIC, has been named Head Coach.  He replaces CJ Johnson, who retires at the end of the month after 36 years.  

Link:  UIC Release

WOGA's Rebecca Bross took the lead after Day 1 of the VISA (US) Championships Senior Women's division.  UCLA signee Mattie Larsen was 2nd, while Alexandra Raisman was 3rd.  UGA commit Chelsea Davis is fourth, while UF signee Kytra Hunter was tied for fifth with future teammate Mackenzie Caquatto.  UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa was 7th, while posting the 2nd highest senior score of the day (15.6) with a stick on her "Cheng" vault (roundoff 1/2 on to front layout with 1 1/2 twists off).  The highest senior score of the day (15.65) was posted by ex-Brown athlete Alicia Sacramone.  

Link:  Full Results

UIC has announced that Charley Nelson will step in as head coach of its men's program, replacing recently retired CJ Johnson.  Nelson competed for UIC during college, and then he was named Assistant Coach soon after he graduated. 

Announcement