Kayla Hoffman has been named winner of this year's Honda Award for Gymnastics according to a news article. The other finalists for the award were Kylee Botterman, Brittani McCullough and Sharaya Musser.
Natalie Humbert, L10 at LaFleur's in Florida, has accepted an offer of admission to Centenary. She will join the gymnastics team next season. Last year, Humbert captured the L9 state vault title on the way to a 3rd place overall finish and went on to place 8th AA at regionals.
Jaida Lawrence, a L10 from NEGX, has committed to West Virginia. At the recent Region 6 L10 Regionals, she finished 2nd AA and 1st on VT in the Senior B division. She also tied for 39th AA at the 2010 JO Nationals and was 32nd AA and 4th(t) on VT at the 2009 JO Nationals.
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West Virginia has promoted current Associate Head Coach Jason Butts to be the new Head Coach at WVU. He replaces Linda Burdette-Good, who is retiring. He was named the Regional Assistant of the Year in 2009 and 2010. A graduate of UGA, he will receive a master's from WVU in December.
Link: WVU Release
Missouri, in a release, confirmed the addition of Rebecca Johnson as a walk-on for 2011-2012.
Link: Mizzou Release
Stacie Webb has committed to Southern Utah, according to a site submission. At the recent 2011 Region 1 L10 Regionals, she placed 11th AA, 2nd on VT and 2nd on BB in the Senior A division. At the 2010 L10 Nationals, she tied for 38th AA and 4th on BB. The prior year, she placed 2nd AA at the Level 8 Regional meet.
Jillian Chappel, L10 at Ace in Florida, has committed to Kentucky for the 2012-13 season. This season she finished 4th AA at her State Meet and 4th AA at Regionals.
SPU has rounded out its roster for next season. Joining McKenna Page, who we announced previously, are:
Sydney Clark, NAAG in Oregon, Level 10 - finished 4th AA at the 2011 Oregon State Meet and 5th AA at Regionals. Video
Shannon Escarra, Newnan School of Gymnastics in Georgia, Level 10 - competed this season in the Atlanta Crown (8th AA), the Metroplex Challenge (12th AA) and the Tiger Paw (6th AA). Video
Cara Lord, Berks East Gymnastics in Pennsylvania, Level 10 - finished 6th AA at the 2011 Pa. State Meet and 16th AA at Regionals.
Amanda Willingham, Ruidoso Gymnastics in New Mexico, Level 9 -finished 4th AA at the New Mexico State Meet and 13th AA at Regionals. Video