Cal has announced that Jessa Hansen, former U. of Iowa gymnast, to its coaching staff.
Maryland has announced the addition of Nikola Chung to its incoming class. Nikola was a member of the Australian world championship team in 2011.
As previously announced, Tracey Pearson and Kelly Burak have reported to Pitt for the upcoming season. Joining them is Erika Reichert. We previously announced Reichert's commitment to W&M.
Annie Juarez, L10 at Deveau's in Indiana, has committed to Sacramento State. Last season she finished 3rd AA and 1st on Floor at her regional meet and 8th AA at JOs. She competed at the NIT in 2012.
Ellie Pascoe-Long, L10 at NAAG in Oregon, has committed to San Jose State per her recruiting service. Last season she finished 7th AA at her state meet and 4th AA at regionals. She won the bars title in both meets. She qulaified to JOs in her first year at L10. She competed at the 2012 L9 Western Champions and took that vault title.
Katherine Locher, L10 at World Class in Virginia, has reportedly committed to Illinois State. Katherine competed at the 2012 NIT, finishing 5th AA. She started her 2013 season with all around and bars wins at the Atlantis Crown meet. She finished 6th AA at her state meet and qualified to regionals.
Olivia Aepli, L10 at Buckeye Gymnastics in Ohio, has announced her commitment to Ohio State. Last season she finished 6th AA at her state meet and 5th AA at regionals, which qualified her to JOs.
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Kylie Bosco, L10 from IGI in Illinois, has committed to Bowling Green. Last season she finished 16th AA at her state meet and qualified through regionals to the NIT, finishing 15th AA.
Jessica Ginn, L10 from Desert Lights in Arizona, has committed to ASU. Jessica promises to be a strong vaulter for ASU, given her long string of vault wins at every level throughout her competive career. In her first year at level 10 in 2013, she placed 1st on vault at all of her meets through state and regionals. She finished 2nd AA her state meet and 4th AA regionals last season and qualifed to JOs.
Charle Dembo, L10 at WOGA in Texas, has committed to Arizona. Last season she finished 4th AA at both her state and regional meets and she finished 26th AA at JOs.
Maegan Higdon, L10 at Stars in Texas, has committed to Pitt. Maegan competed at the 2012 NIT, finishing 4th AA.
Michigan has announced Brooke Parker's transfer from Alabama: Announcement
Randi Lau's name now appears on the PSU roster.
Dori (Dorian) Overhus, who had committed to Boise State last fall, has now committed to compete for Washington for 2014-2015. In 2012, she placed 32nd AA at the Level 10 JO Nationals, after winning her Regional meet. She also placed 32nd AA and 8th(t) on UB in 2011.
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Elizabeth Mahoney has announced her commitment to New Hampshire. Elizabeth competed at Level 9 last season for South Shore Gymnastics. She finished 4th AA at both her state and regional meets and qualified to Eastern Nationals.