Georgia has the strongest schedule when compared to the Top 12 teams in 2014, according to the annual analysis from CollegeGymFans.com. Each year, we've calculated the relative strength of the schedule (relative schedule difficulty) for the Top 12 Teams, as determined by the Preseason Coaches' Poll. Read on to find out how the rest of the teams fared.
Kelsey Chan, L10 at Waller's in California, has committed to UNC. Last season Kelsey finished 5th AA at her state meet, 7th AA at regionals and qualified to JOs. In the 2011 season, she was the NIT vault champ.
Jade Degouvia, L10 at Amerian Twisters in Florida, has announced her commitment to Pitt. Jade competed at level 9 in the 2012 season and qualified to regionals.
Ball State has signed Jordyn Penny, as expected.
Link: Ball State Release
For the 2014 edition of our ranking of the Top Recruiting Classes, we've had to wait until the last minute to make our decision. "Recruiting" now has an entirely new definition. Some of the athletes in our rankings originally selected their colleges over three years ago. But more than few made their decisions within the last six to nine months. In this age of early recruiting, a lot can change in the three final years of high school and during the first year of competition. Thus, we're also seeing the emergence of a lively late recruiting period and early entries into college as scholarships become available late in the cycle. This factor has even impacted our choice of the top team in our rankings. Read on to find the answer...
Meghan Chan, L10 at Galaxy in N.Y., has announced her commitment to West Chester. Meghan qualified to regionals in 2012 and 2013. She recently competed at the Balloon Classic, finishing 10th AA.
As expected, GWU has signed Sara Mermelstein, Jillian Winstanley and Alexandra Zois.
Link: GWU Release
Sac State announced a recruiting class of four for 2014-2015: Jennifer Brenner, Annie Juarez, Lauren Rice and Caitlin Soliwada. The quarter signed NLIs in November as expected.
Link: Sac State Release
Erin Tucker, L10 at Head Over Heels in N.J., has committed to Towson. Last season Erin placed 7th AA at her state meet and 9th AA at regionals. She qualified to the NIT where she finished 3rd AA and 1st on vault. She recently finished 1st AA at the Christmas City Classic.
Lauren DeMeno, L10 at Head Over Heels in New Jersey, has committed to Bowling Green. In her second season competing at L10 in 2013, she qualified for regionals. She started her 2014 season off at the Christmas City Classic, finishing 4th AA.
Josalyn Ray, L10 at M&M in Wisconsin, has committed to San Jose State. Last season she finished 1st AA and 1st on vault and floor at her state meet. She placed 3rd AA at regionals and qualified to JOs. She qualified to the NIT in 2012.
Ashton Locklear, L10 at Everest Gymnastics in N.C., has committed to Florida. Ashton has been competing at Level 10 since the 2009 season. Last season she picked up six consecutive bars titles at her meets, including her state meet. She qualified as a junior international elite last summer.
Allison Bower, L10 at Desert Devils in Arizona, has committed to Missouri. Last season Allison competed just two events at her state meet and finished 2nd on bars and 3rd on beam. She finished 2nd AA at regionals and qualified to JOs.
The Capsule Previews Top 25 Women's Teams as determined by the Preseason Coaches' Poll are now available. In each case, we summarized the rosters and list of newcomers, and we've quickly summarized their propsects and challenges. Defending Champion Florida seeks to retain their title. But who will challenge? And which 12 teams are in the best position to make Nationals this April?
Rachel Blair has announced her commitment to West Chester. Rachel earned first place regional honors on vault and floor last season and qualifed to the L9 Eastern Championships. In her first season at level 10 this year, she recently finished 4th AA at the Greater NY Gymnastics Invitational. Rachel competes for Silvia's Gymnastics in Pennsylvania.