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Jun. 21, 2007 update
2008-2009: Kearns to CSUF
- Greg @ 8:19 pm PST
Taylor Kearns reportedly committed to Fullerton earlier this spring. She's a L10 who also trains at SCEGA. She tied for 15th and won the BB title at the 2007 Region I L10 Regionals, Sr. A. In 2006, she placed 35th AA and 6th on UB at the L10 Nationals, in the Junior C group.
2008-2009: Phillips to Maryland
- Greg @ 8:12 pm PST
Kyra Phillips reportedly committed to Maryland earlier this spring. Phillips is a L10 who trains at SCEGA. She placed 19th AA at the 2007 Region I L10 Regionals as a Senior A. She was also 25th AA at the 2006 L10 Nationals, as a Junior C.
2008-2009: Kazandjian to Boise State
- Greg @ 12:34 pm PST
Lindsay Kazandjian has reportedly committed to Boise State, according to a site submission. Kazandjian is a L10 who trains at GymCats. She competed two events at the 2007 Region I L10 Regionals. In 2006, she placed 10th AA as a Junior C at the Region I L10 Regionals.
2008-2009: Dahlquist to Boise State
- Greg @ 12:31 pm PST
Cristy Dahlquist has reportedly committed to Boise State, according to a board post. Dahlquist is a L10 who trains at Gym World East in Arizona. She tied for 20th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals in the Senior A division. She also placed 12th AA at the 2006 Region I L10 Regionals as a Junior D. Link: Action Photos at Timeless Images
2007-2008: Cotter to Alaska
- Greg @ 8:32 am PST
Amanda Cotter will compete for Alaska next season, according to Journal Sentinel newspaper. In 2007, Cotter placed 2nd AA at the Wisconsin High School Division I state meet. She trained before high school as a L10 at Saltos, competing at the L10 Nationals in 2002. Link: JS Online Article
Jun. 20, 2007 update
2007-2008: Morris to Illinois
- Greg @ 7:11 pm PST
Lashlee Morris has signed with Illinois, according to her club web site. Morris is a L10 at Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics in Florida. Morris finished 19th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals in the Senior D group. In 2006, she tied for 30th AA and 7th on BB at the L10 Nationals, competing as a Senior B. Link: Club Web Site
2007-2008: Parrott to Navy
- Greg @ 6:56 pm PST
Dylan Parrott will attend and compete for the Naval Academy next season, according to the NC USAG web site. Parrot trains at Cabarrus County Gymnastics. Link: NC USAG Men's
2007-2008: Ursch to CMU
- Greg @ 6:53 pm PST
Samantha Ursch has signed with Central Michigan, according to the Illinois USAG web page. Ursch is a L10 who trains at World Class. She finished in 25th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals in the Sr. D division. She placed 18th AA at the 2006 Region V L10 Regionals.
2007-2008: Mitchell to Kentucky
- Greg @ 4:12 pm PST
Andrea Mitchell will graduate early and head to Kentucky in January 2008, according to a site submission. Mitchell is a L10 who trains at Premier North in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2007, she placed 3rd AA, and tied for 5th on BB, 6th on FX and 8th on VT at the L10 Nationals, Senior B. In 2005, she placed 8th AA and tied for 5th on VT at the L10 Nationals in the Junior C group.
Denver Hires Savage
- Greg @ 4:05 pm PST
Denver has hired Nilson Medeiros Savage as an assistant coach, replacing John Figueroa. Savage was an assistant at OU. Link: DU Release
2007-2008: Mirreghabie Headed to Cal
- Greg @ 11:17 am PST
Nassim Mirreghabie of SCEGA is headed to Cal for 2007-2008, according to her club website. She placed 31st AA and 9th on BB at the 2006 Level 10 Nationals in the Junior D group. She tied for 11th AA and 10th on UB at the 2005 Level 9 Western Nationals. Link: SCEGA Web Site
2207-2008: Jay to Fullerton
- Greg @ 11:11 am PST
Britney Jay will sign with Cal State Fullerton next season, according to her club website. The SCEGA athlete placed 2nd AA, 1st on UB, 1st on UB and 6th(t) on FX at the 2005 Level 9 Western Nationals. Link: SCEGA Web Site
2007-2008: Delima to GWU
- Greg @ 11:06 am PST
Leslie Delima has committed to compete for George Washington in 2007-2008, according to published reports. Delima tied for 30th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals, in the Senior C division. She was 8th AA at the 2006 Region VII L10 Regionals, in the Senior A group. Link: Newspaper Article
2007-2008: Waldron Headed to Navy
- Greg @ 11:02 am PST
Grant Waldron is headed to the Naval Academy for 2007-2008, according a newspaper article. Waldron, who trains at Top Flight, overcame two stress fractures to gain acceptance. He placed 48th AA in the preliminaries of the 2007 JO Nationals. Link: The View Newspaper
Jun. 19, 2007 update
2008-2009: Ellis to Florida
- Greg @ 9:31 pm PST
Nicole Ellis has committed to Florida for 2008-2009, according to her club website. She's a L10 at Arena in Illinois. She tied for 5th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals in the Senior A group. She also placed 2nd on VT, 3rd(t) on UB and 6th(t) on BB. In 2006, she placed 6th AA, 2nd on VT, and 3rd(t) on UB at the L10 Nationals in the Jr. C group. She made the L10 National team in 2005, placing 4th in the AA and 5th(t) on VT. Link: Club Web Site
2008-2009: Nuccio Confirmed to UGA
- Greg @ 9:27 pm PST
Gina Nuccio is now confirmed as committing to UGA for 2008-2009, according to her club. Nuccio is the reigning 2007 L10 National Champion at the Senior B level in the AA, UB and VT(t). The Arena (IL) trained Nuccio also tied for 2nd on FX and 3rd on BB at this year's National meet. Last season, she did even better, winning National Titles in the AA, VT, UB and BB in the Junior D group at L10 Nationals. Link: Club Web Site and Action Photos from 2006 at Timeless Images
2008-2009: Jones Confirmed to Ohio State
- Greg @ 8:46 pm PST
Taylor Jones has committed to Ohio State, as confirmed by her club, Dynamo. She tied for 31st AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals, in the Senior A group, after capturing the Region III AA title. In 2005, she tied for 27th AA and 5th on BB at the L10 Nationals, Jr. C division. Link: Video at Club Web Site
2007-2008: Rutgers to Welcome Eight
- Greg @ 12:42 pm PST
Rutgers will welcome eight frosh for 2007-2008, according to a school release. The commits of Leigh Heinbaugh and Maddie Zweibel were covered in previous news items. In addition to that pair, the Scarlet Knights will welcome Kiah Banfield, Erica (Sunny) Gerlach, Ellese Gold, Nicole Rose, Brooke Schwamburger, and Sara Woodward.
Banfield is a L10 from Cali Gymnastics who trained from 2003-2006 in New Jersey. She placed 22nd AA at the 2006 Region I Level 9 Regionals.
Gerlach is a L10 who trains at Cahoy's Gymnastics in Nebraska. She's a Regional qualifier at both Level 9 and Level 10.
Gold is a L10 from Champion in Colorado. She placed 18th AA at the 2006 Region III L10 Regionals. As a L9 in 2005, she placed 12th AA at Regionals.
Rose is a in-state product who trained L10 at TNT. She placed 9th AA and 5th on VT at the 2006 Region VII L10 Regionals. In 2005, she was 18th AA and 4th on FX at the Region VII L10 Reigonals.
Schwamburger is a L10 from Gym X-Treme in Ohio. She placed 8th AA at the 2007 Ohio State L10 Championships. She missed the 2006 season due to a recovery from Grave's disease.
Woodward is a L9 who trained at Gym Force in Florida. She placed 22nd AA and 9th on UB at the 2007 Level 9 Eastern Nationals.
Link: Rutgers Release
2008-2009: Nguyen Reportedly Commits to Stanford
- Greg @ 12:14 pm PST
Catherine Nguyen has reportedly committed to Stanford. She's in her first year as a senior international elite and is a 2007 National Team member who trains at WOGA. Last year, she placed 8th AA and 9th on the UB in the junior division of the VISA (US) Championships. She was 21st AA in the junior division in 2005. Link: BB Video on YouTube
Jun. 17, 2007 update
2008-2009: Engreitz to Washington
- Greg @ 11:04 am PST
Ruby Engreitz has reportedly committed to Washington for 2008-2009. Engreitz is a L10 who trains at the Leading Edge Gymnastics Academy. She placed 8th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals, Senior A, including a tie for 5th on FX and 7th on UB. In 2006, she captured Regional titles in the AA, VT, BB and FX while tying for 39th AA at Nationals.
2008-2009: Stone to OU
- Greg @ 10:38 am PST
Sara Stone has reportedly committed to Oklahoma. She's a former junior international elite and L10 who trains at Metroplex. She placed 14th AA at the 2006 L10 Nationals in the Junior D division. In 2005, she was 24th AA at the US Classic, jr. international division. She also tied for 9th AA and 5th on BB at the 2004 L10 Nationals. Link: Videos on YouTube
2007-2008: Linton to Washington
- Greg @ 10:16 am PST
Kristen Linton has committed to walk-on at the University of Washington for 2007-2008. Linton is a four-time L10 Nationals qualifier who trains at Seattle Gymnastics Academy. In 2007, she tied for 28th AA and 7th on BB at the L10 Nationals, Sr. C. She was 45th AA in 2006 and 15th(t) in 2003. Link: Action Photos at Timeless Images Web Site
2007-2008: Nieto to ASU
- Greg @ 9:59 am PST
Sysko Nieto is planning to walk-on at Arizona State for 2007-2008, according to a site submission. Nieto is a L10 who trains at Naydenov. She finished 9th AA and tied for 3rd on VT at the 2007 Region II L10 Regionals, Sr. C. In 2006, she was 39th AA and tied for 9th on FX at the Level 9 Western Nationals. Link: Action Photos at Timeless Images Web Site
Jun. 16, 2007 update
2007-2008: Two More Intend to Compete for Sac State
- Greg @ 7:22 pm PST
Two more gymnasts intend to compete for Sac State next season, Megan Lueders and Amanda Blauvelt.
Lueders is a L10 Regional Qualifier who trains at Hawaiian Island Twisters. According to her club web site, she has been accepted for admission at Sac State and plans to compete for them.
Blauvelt is a L10 who trains at Will-Moor in New Jersey. She recently tied for 30th AA at the 2007 L10 Nationals in the Senior C division. In 2006, she placed 20th AA at Regionals. There is more information on her, including video, at her club website.
Jun. 15, 2007 update
In Memoriam: Miranda Boeckman 1985-2007
- Greg @ 11:35 am PST
Miranda Boeckman, and Missouri senior and a former member of the Missouri squad, passed away on June 9th. In tribute to her younger brother, memorial contributions can be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 892592, Oklahoma City, OK 73189. Link: Missourian Obituary
Jun. 14, 2007 update
Foody to Join UCLA Coaching Staff
- Greg @ 10:52 pm PST
Jim Foody has been named an assistant at UCLA, according to a school release. He replaces Marshall Nelson, who will remain a volunteer coach while he pursues opportunities as a performance artist. Foody is head coach at JAG in nearby Culver City. Link: UCLA Release
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