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Tuesday, 01 April 2025 13:52

2026 Recruit Ratings

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Our ratings of the top recruits in the Class of 2027 (for frosh that will enter in the 2027-2028 seasons) are now available.  Continue to read below to find out more.  The ratings were done by applying a predominantly non-subjective and quantitative rating system that is explained in this article:  LINK

Fine differences in levels of achievement, skills competed, execution, scores and placements may impact a gymnast's rating.  All are very accomplished and skilled gymnasts, and many talented gymnasts are not included here.  If you feel an athlete should have qualified to the list, due to missing data or video evidence please use the contact information to send in the athlete's name, and if possible provide a link to the missing qualifying information, such as meet results.  

Ratings will be finalized by September 2027, prior to the start of an athlete's freshman year.  At that time, uncommitted athletes will be removed.  All athletes within a star category are listed in alphabetic order (by first name), not in any rated order.  Certain athletes have rolled over from prior years, and there are continued to be listed until they definitively declare an intent not to go to college for gymnastics. 

The remaining elite meets in the summer of 2025 will likely impact certain gymnasts' rankings.     

2024 was the first time we have rated recruits, just when they've become eligible for recruiting for the first time.  This tested our non-subjective methodology, and in the process, uncovered several interesting trends.  Because these gymnasts had just completed their sophomore years, they are much more likely to have experienced a half star deduction for missing difficulty or for inconsistency.  Some gymnasts were rated on just one season of L10 competition, as they have only just moved up from Level 9. As expected, a number of gymnasts improved their rankings in their junior years.  This is because their consistency improved, they were able to add an additional season of competition, improved their difficulty and/or execution.  Gymnasts in their sophomore year may not yet compete a vault a 9.95 NCAA Start Value, like a Yurchenko layout, or may lack the required releases, skills, combos, or dismounts on UB to start from a 10 in NCAA competition.  These two events are the two most common areas where future skills development will remove a "Up to the Level" adjustment to their rating.  We are not assessing a gymnast's ability to upgrade their skill set based on their training videos, but will update their ranking in their future.  All gymnasts, however, will have the opportunity to increase their rating in the next competitive season(s). 

We have also updated our criteria on international gymnasts, allowing three-event scores to count to a 4* base qualification.  This was an inconsistent treatment under the old system.  We will evaluate additional criteria next year to see if additional adjustments are required.    

Last Revision:  6/13/25  (Note:  entries are finalized by September 2027)

 

5 Stars

Addie Sarisky Alabama
Cameron Tassone UCLA
Dulcy Caylor Florida
Emerson Gaa Denver
Hezly Rivera LSU
Imani White Cal
Jayla Hang Florida
Jordyn Johnson MSU
Lindsay Pseja Minnesota
Madray Johnson OU
Michelle Pineda UCLA
Paige Alexander Ohio State
Presley Duke OU
Simone Rose Florida
Sofia Estrada OU
Sutton Strasser UGA


4.5 Stars

Abigail Martin (UK) Uncommitted
Allanah Portalatin SJSU
Amalia Ghigoarta MSU
Annalisa Milton LSU
Ariana Frechette Kentucky
Daelin Diaz-Luong PSU
Ella Fine Auburn
Eveylynn Lowe OU
Gabrielle Black Utah
Jada Kim UGA
Julia Rausa Minnesota
Kendall Morgan Uncommitted
Kieryn Finnell Florida
Morgan Reihl Clemson
Mylee Grant Kentucky
Oaklie Deputy Ohio State
Shea Orlando Michigan
Zoey Molomo UCLA

 

4 Stars

Alicia Zhou Stanford
Audrey Snyder Auburn
Avery Moss Ohio State
Avery Schlicting Alabama
Ayla Miller Clemson
CaMarah Williams UGA
Finley Scott Arkansas
Izzy Stassi OU
Jazlene Pickens Oregon State
Jazmyn Jimenez Utah
Julia Cotter Kentucky
Lindsey Merdes Iowa
Malea Milton LSU
Olivia Choi Washington
Ronnie Amey Michigan
Sabrina Visconti Arkansas
Tori Hess Arkansas

 

3.5 Stars

Adelle Speck ASU
Ellla Kate Parker Alabama
Ema Kandalova Uncommitted
Kendall Knox UGA
Kendall Torrens OU
Kylee McQueen Maryland
Leigh Anne Elliott Alabama
Lily Power Auburn
Madison Snyder PSU
Raeya Linton Stanford


3 Star
 

Aaliyah De Sousa Nebraska
Abygail Mackinney Arizona
Addison Megill Uncommitted
Adilenne Holt Penn
Andie Buzanis Washington
Audree Valdenarro LSU
Avery McKay Arizona
Avery Schwarz ASU
Avery Tarico Arizona
Bailee Norris EMU
Bridget Sullivan Uncommitted
Brooke Katz UCLA
Brynley Hall ASU
Camdyn Foster Iowa State
Carly Weinberg BYU
Christina Shelton NC State
Finley Arbolino Uncommitted
Grace Weisser NC State
Jileah White Uncommitted
Jolyn Sicat Valeros UCLA
Kathryn Cross UNC
Kennedy Welsh Denver
Leighton Dider USU
Libby Tobias Uncommitted
Lily Russell Uncommitted
Maddie Stewart Stanford
Michelle Lin Denver
Nia Thomas Uncommitted
Reese Nichols BYU
Regan Bacciocco Uncommitted
Regina Brunson Maryland
Sienna Fretwell SUU
Sophia Friedson Uncommitted
Sophia Henry Oregon State
Sydney Schultz Uncommitted
Sydney Snyder Clemson
Victoria Charron Uncommitted
Whitney Torchia UNH

 

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