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Women's Top 25 Preview Capsules

Who will win in Lincoln?  The race starts soon. CollegeGymFans.com takes a quick early look at the Top 25 teams, as determined by their final 2002 placement.  As the fall progresses, these tables will be updated with the latest information, links and updates.  Later in the fall, we will be adding in-depth previews written by a network of volunteers.  Speaking of volunteers, volunteers are being sought to author Season Previews and for regular Meet Reports.  Click here to find out more.   

Its still very early in the fall training season, and limited information is available about most teams.  If you have additional updates or corrections, please submit them using the link above.

Key to the Tables:

Ranking:  By final 2002 National Finish/Rank

Coaches:  Only regular, paid coaches are listed.

Starting Routines:  Defined by starting lineup in last meet of the post season.
Returning Starters:  Defined by starting lineup in last meet
Year in School:  (Note "year of eligibility" is shown, not actual academic year.)

Fr = Freshman
So = Sophomore
Jr = Junior
Sr = Senior

Status Codes for Returners:

I = major season ending injury in 2002
R = retirement (for any reason)
TR = Transfer
RS = Redshirt (note:  not all eligible gymnasts will employ or are awarded a redshirt year)
P = Personal or other reasons
?=unconfirmed 

 

1.  Alabama Crimson Tide

2.  Georgia Gym Dawgs

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Head Coach:  Sarah & David Patterson
Assistant: Brian Raschilla 
Starting Routines Returning:  15/24
Returning Starters (7):  Alexis Brion (So), Lauren Holdefer (Jr), Shannon Hrozek (So), Stephanie Kite (Jr), Michelle Reeser (So), Jeana Rice (Jr), Kristin Sterner (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (0):  N/A
Graduated (5):  Natalie Barrington, Alexa Martinez, Whitney Morgan, Andree Pickens, Reagan Tomasek
Other Losses (4):  Helen Burgin (R), Tiffany Byrd (TR), Erin Holdefer (R/I), Sara Scarborough (R)
Newcomers (8):  Mari Bayer, Rachel Delahoussaye, Dana Filetti, Ashley Miles, Dana Pierce, Lauren Pruitt, Larissa Stewart

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Head Coach:  Suzanne Yoculan
Assistants: Jay Clark, Doug McAvinn 
Starting Routines Returning:  20/24
Returning Starters (8):  Cassie Bair (Sr), Chelsa Byrd (Jr), Michelle Emmons (So), Cory Fritzinger (Jr), Kinsey Rowe (So), Sierra Sapunar (Jr), Loren Simpson (So), Marline Stephens (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (0): N/A
Graduated (2):  Eileen Diaz, Talya Vexler
Other Losses (2):  Breanne Rutherford (R), Megan Tolbert (R)
Newcomers (5):  Jamie Ackerman, Marie Fjordholm, Ashley Miller, Breasha Pruitt, Brittany Smith

3.  UCLA Bruins

4.  Utah Utes

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  23/24
Head Coach:  Valerie Kondos Field
Assistants: Milo Johnson, Chris Waller 
Returning Starters (8):  Jeanette Antolin (Jr), Alyssa Beckerman (Jr), Jamie Dantzscher (Jr), Malia Jones (Sr), Kristin Parker (Sr), Doni Thompson (Sr), Yvonne Tousek (Jr), Onnie Willis (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (5):   Christy Erickson (Jr), Kristen Maloney (RS So/I), Trishna Patel (R), Christie Tedmon (RS Fr/I), Jamie Williams (Jr)
Graduated (2):  Lindsey Dong, Valerie Velasco
Other Losses (3):  Michelle Conway (TR), Natasha Desai (P), Carly Raab (R; undergrad coach)
Newcomers (3):  Holly Murdock, Kate Richardson, Jennifer Sutton

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  15/24
Head Coach:  Greg Marsden
Assistants:  Megan Marsden, Aki Hummel
Returning Starters (5):  Kim Allan (Sr), Annabeth Eberle (So), Theresa Kulikowski (Sr), Veronique Leclerc (Jr), Melissa Vituj (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (2):  Gritt Hoffman (RS Fr/I), Kylee Wagner (RS Sr/I)
Graduated (3):  Shannon Bowles, Deirdre Graham, Lindsey Tanner
Other Losses (1): Annie Medcalf (R/I)
Newcomers (5):  Dominique D'Oliveira, Crystal Gilmore, Natalie Nicoloff, Gabriella Onodi, Kristen Riffanacht

5.  Nebraska Cornhuskers

6.  Stanford Cardinal

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  23/24
Head Coach:  Dan Kendig
Assistants: Adrian Burde, Danna Durante,
Returning Starters (10):  Gina Bruce (Jr), Jennifer French (Sr), Carrie Gloudemans (So), Tami Harris (Jr), Julie Houk (Sr), AJ Lamb (Sr), Libby Landgraf (Jr), Jamie Saas (So), Richelle Simpson (Jr), Jessica Wertz (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (0):  N/A
Graduated (1):  Laura Goss
Other Losses (1):  Alecia Ingram (TR, but was a RS in 2002)
Newcomers (2):  Tiffany Byrd (TR), Brandy Goodman

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  17/24
Head Coach:  Kristen Smyth
Assistants: Larissa Fontaine, Steve Ohel
Returning Starters (9):  Kendall Beck (Jr), Mandy Delgado (So), Caroline Fluhrer (Jr), Shelly Goldberg (Jr), Lise Leveille (Jr), Marla Ranieri (So), Kelsey Stillinger (Sr), Lindsay Wing (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (1):  Alyssa Cooper (Sr)
Graduated (3):  Katy Herbert, Kristin Jensen, Becky Meldrum
Other Losses (2):  Robin Phelps (R?), Abby Gair (I/R)
Newcomers (3): Natalie Foley, Jessica Louie, Glyn Sweets

7.  Michigan Wolverines

8.  LSU Tigers

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  16/24
Head Coach:  Bev Plocki
Assistants:  Scott Sherman, Joanne Bowers
Returning Starters (6):  Janessa Greico (Sr), Chelsea Kroll (So), Christine Mantilla (Jr), Elise Ray (Jr), Calli Ryals (Jr), Kallie Steffes (So),
Other/Injured Returners (3):  Lauren Mirkovich (So/I), Kara Rosella (So), Erica Rubin (I) 
Graduated (4):  Amy Kuczera, Shannon McKenzie, Melissa Peterson, Jody Rosenberg
Other Losses (2):  Cami Singer (R), Alison Rudisi (R; undergraduate coach)
Newcomers (3): Becca Clauson, Rachel Colon, Jenny Deiley

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  11/24
Head Coach:  D-D Breaux
Assistants:  Bob Moore, Philip Ogletree
Returning Starters (5):  Lauren Campanioni (So), Brooke Cazeaux (Sr), Rachel Franzella (So), Jade Jenkins (So),  Kristen Uransky (Jr/I)
Other/Injured Returners (3):  Lindsay Beddow (Jr), Annie Gagnon (So), Chelsea Richard (Jr)
Graduated (6):  Nikki Arnstad, Beth Boudreaux, Adrienne Couret, Marina Degteva, Shanyn MacEachern, Sharene Mamby
Other Losses (1):  Rebecca Lightsey (R)
Newcomers (8): Brittany Brown, April Burkholder, Megan Durning, Katherine Hilton (So), Rikki L'Heureux, Kelly Lea, Terin Martinjak, Lindsey Thompson

9.  Minnesota Gophers

10.  Florida Gators

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  15/24
Head Coach:  Jim & Meg Stephenson
Assistants:  Doug Day
Returning Starters (8):  Jenny Alf (Sr), Leigh Dixon (Sr), Carrie Hortsch (Jr), Annie Laatsch (Jr), Alicia Opsahl (Jr), Mary Skokut (Jr), Kelly Watson (Sr), Carolyn Yernberg (So)
Other/Injured Returners (1):  Nicole Yunker (So)
Graduated (4):  Megan Beuckens, Catie Christensen, MaryAnne Kelley, Courtney Norman
Other Losses (1):  Tara Schroeder (R)
Newcomers (4): Laura Johnson, Erin Murphy, Maria Opsahl, Kelly Stout

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  18/24
Head Coach:  Rhonda Faehn
Assistants:  Paul Columbo, Randy Lane
Returning Starters (9):  Jenny Carow (Sr), Erinn Dooley (So), Kelly Hesbeens (Sr), Lindsey Miner (Sr), Erin Pendleton (Jr), Kim Schatz (So), Kristen Stucky (Jr), Orley Szmuch (So), Kara Waterhouse (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (1):  Jacqui Williams (Sr)
Graduated (2):  Krissy Dreger, Hilary Thompson
Other Losses (0):  N/A
Newcomers (4): Becki Hatter, Alecia Ingram (TR), Beth Kleiman, Amanda Stroud

11.  Arizona Wildcats

12.  Oregon State Beavers

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  20/24
Head Coach:  Bill Ryden
Assistants:  John Court, Rose McLaughlin
Returning Starters (9):  Nikki Beyschau (Sr), Monica Bisordi (So), Jamie Duce (So), Stevie Fanning (So), Kristine Harper (So), Katie Johnson (So), Sheehan Lemley (Jr), Andi McCabe (Jr), Jamie Schell (So)
Other/Injured Returners (4):  Sarah Galecki (Jr), Amanda Goins (Jr), Alli Hay (Jr), Meagan Killpack (Jr)
Graduated (3):  Lindsey Compitello, Nicci Filchner, Randi Liljenquist
Other Losses (2):  Aimee Estella (R?), Cori Messina (R?)
Newcomers (3): Erin Muirhead, Abby Pearson, Jessamyn Salter

Official Web Site:  Link  Schedule  Roster
Starting Routines Returning:  19/24
Head Coach:  Tanya Chaplin
Assistants:  Dick Foxal, Mike Chaplin
Returning Starters (9):  Heidi Goehring (So), Daylee Ingalls (So), Elizabeth Jillson (Sr), Meghan Jones (So), Heather Justus (So), Lindsay Nelson (Jr), Tanya Ricioli (Jr), Therese Videan (So), Elaine Yoder (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (4):  Annie Campbell (Sr/I), Lyndsay Dixon (Sr), Christa Piazza (RS Fr/I), Alisha Stephenson (So)
Graduated (2):  Jerra Lopez, Soni Meduna
Other Losses (0):  N/A
Newcomers (3): Michelle Dickinson, Chrissy Lamun, Angela Morales

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