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OU 198.175, Washington 196.825, Stanford 195.45, Denver 195.05
OU 198.175, Washington 196.825, Stanford 195.45, Denver 195.05 OU's Ragan Smith posted 9.975s to win BB and FX. Teammate Jordan Bowers tied at 9.975 for the VT title with teammate Katherine LaVasseur. The pair tied with Sooner Audrey Davis for the UB title. DU's Jessica Hutchinson won the AA with a 39.6.
Link: Release
Temple 195.425 at UNC 195.6
UNC was led by Lali Dekanoidze, who won the AA with a 39.55, took the UB and tied for the VT title with teammates Julia Knower and Cory Shinohara. Knower won the BB. UNC's Elizabeth Culton tied for 1st on FX with Temple's Faith Leary
Link: UNC Release
Mid Point Check: On a Record Run
We're just over half way through the season, and we are about to transition to final stretch. After a rough first few weeks as many teams worked through various COVID protocols and the resulting cancelled meets, we have settled into a regular pattern of meets. Teams are breaking records left and right, and the average teams scores are on a record pace this season. Here's a few thoughts and impressions about the season thus far.
SJSU 196.55 at UC Davis 195.675
SJSU's Emma Milne won BB and tied for the UB with teammate Jada Mazury as SJSU set a new school record. Lauren McPherson added a win in the AA (39.325) while Jaudai Lopes and Madison Kirsch tied for 1st on VT. UC Davis' Megan Ray won FX.
Link: SJSU Release
CollegeGymFans.com Top Recruiting Classes of 2021-2022
This year's recruiting class has been impacted by two major forces: the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and the NCAA's new rules for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). Normally, an Olympic year causes a relatively small number of potential high impact gymnasts to defer entry until the Games are completed. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics were pushed out by another year, causing an additional year of top athletes to defer entry. In addition, new rules on Name, Image and Likeness mean that athletes that may have foregone their NCAA eligibility are now able to continuing their careers in the NCAA, without foregoing lucrative opportunities to earn money. As a result, for the first time, a reigning Olympic AA champion has entered the NCAA as a frosh. See how all the top teams stack up in the 2021-2022 edition of our annual look at the Top 10 Recruiting Classes.
Men's: Stanford Signs Top Recruit Asher Hong
Stanford has signed top recruit Asher Hong of Cypress for 2022-2023. At the 2021 Winter Cup, he won the AA, FX, PH, SR and PB. They are also expected to sign #8 recruit Arun Chhetri (Gymnatsics Olympica), Kaien Orion (Gymnastics Olympica) and Marcus Kushner (Stanford Boys). Their class was named the top men's recruiting class by the College Gymnastics Association, the men's coaching association. They also selected Hong as the top recruit.
Link: Release
Men's: Ohio State Signs Six
Ohio State capped off a superb recruiting class with six signees: Justin Ciccone (Bright Raven), Kristian Grahovski (RGA), Maximilian Olinger (Lakeshore), Jesse Pakele (HITS), Caden Spencer (Bozhi's), and Parker Thackston (Gymland Arena)
Link: Ohio State Release
Pitt Signs Ferzoco, Jakab and Pawlak for 2022-2023
As expected, Pitt has inked Carla Ferzoco (Elite Gymnastics Academy/L10), Lucia Jakab (Okanagan/Canada sr. high performance) and Natalia Pawlak (Metroplex/L10/former jr. Polish elite) for 2022-2023.
Link: Release
PSU (W) Signs Herring and Piedrahita
PSU has confirmed the signing of Amani Herring (L10/North Stars) and Ava Piedrahita (L10/Hill's) for 2022-2023.
Link: Release
Stanford (W) Ink Four for 2022-2023
Stanford has signed Ashley Carter (L10, Charter Oak), Claire Deal (L10/former jr. international from East Bay), Taralyn Nguyen (L10/Technique) and Anna Roberts (L10/Metropolitan) for 2022-2023, as expected.
Link: Release