The college search for athletes has grown complicated and increasingly competitive, especially during the past 10 years. There are countless components that require keen attention in developing and executing a successful plan of action, and with the high stakes competition for athletic scholarships, the walk-on prospective student-athlete is opening up greater opportunity on the college recruiting front.
Abi Walker of Texas Dreams has announced her commitment to Georgia. In 2015 she competed in the junior elite sessions of the Secret Classic and P&G Championships.
Ari Agrapides has announced via Instagram that she has committed to Iowa. She competes at Level 10 from Premier Gymnastics in NJ. In 2016 she competed several early season meets, turning in strong scores at the Christmas City Classic and the Star Struck Invitational.
Yolanda Nodarse, L10 from North Stars, has commtted to West Chester University on an athletic scholarship. She placed 5th AA at the 2016 N.J. state meet and placed 13th AA at regionals.
Tienna Nguyen from Zenith Gymnastics has committed to UNC. In 2015 she competed at the Jr. Elite sessions of the American Classic and US Secret Classic. In 2016 she at competed various elite qualifiers.
Mike Pepe-Lage from All-American Gymnastics in New Jersey has committed to PSU for 2017-2018. He was 16th AA at the 2016 JO Nationals in the 16 age group.
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Ellie Wylie has accepted an offer to walk on at Arkansas according to her club, North Stars. We previously announced her commitment to OU.
Anika Dujakovich, L10 from Fuzion Gymnastics, has committed to Nebraska. She placed 2nd AA at her 2016 state meet and qualified through regionals to JOs, finishing 39th AA.
Sophia Bochenek, L10 at Splitz, has committed to Pitt. She competed to a 2nd place AA finish at her 2016 state meet and an 11th place finish at regionals.
Colby Miller, L10 at Perfection Gymnastics, has committed to Ohio State. Last season she competed to a 11th place finish at her state meet and a 17th place finish at regionals.
Danielle Liska, L10 from North Stars, has commtted to New Hampshire. She placed 10th AA at the 2015 N.J. state meet and finished her season at regionals. She competed one meet in 2016.
Rose Casali from Southeastern Gymnastics has committed to Denver. In her first season at Level 10, she placed 2nd AA at her 2016 state meet. She placed 4th AA at regionals and 31st AA at JOs.
Mackenzie Vance, L10 from Olympia Hills Gymnastics, has committed to Iowa. She did not compete last season. In 2015 she qualified to the NIT and finished 10th AA.
Makensie Blum, L9 from Diamond Gymnastics, has committed to Air Force. Her 2016 season ended at regionals where she competed two events.
Jr. elite Jaylene Gilstrap of Metroplex has committed to Utah. She placed 27th AA at the 2016 Secret Classic and 22nd AA at the P&G Championships.
Mia Betancourt, L10 at Berks Gymnastics, has committed to Rutgers. Last season she qualified to regionals and placed 6th AA. She placed 28th AA at JOs.