Region 7’s Top 10 Floor Athletes in the Class of 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 7's Class of 2028 produced a strong group of floor performers last season, showcasing a mix of power, execution, and performance quality that set them apart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes established themselves as some of the top floor workers in the region, using last season as a foundation for continued development heading into the summer upgrade season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As upgrades begin and routines evolve, this group will be one to watch as they continue building difficulty and refining their skills on floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3963"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d5ef7abe6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The reigning national floor champion in her age division, Ava Trezza, brings immediate impact from the start of her routine with a powerful full-in. She pairs high difficulty with engaging, personality-driven choreography that keeps her routines memorable from start to finish. She also competes a strong double pike with controlled landings. Looking ahead, she is working upgrades, including a front through to full-in, front through to double pike, and a double layout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d5ef7abee1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia Sciacchitano stands out for her strong twisting ability, highlighted by a front double full, 1.5 to front layout connection, and a clean Rudi. She combines difficulty with finesse and performance quality, giving her routines a polished overall look. She is currently working toward upgrading to a double pike while continuing to clean up her existing tumbling passes. Her routines are marked by personality and controlled execution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3960"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e48f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abigail Ballard is an elegant yet powerful competitor whose combination of amplitude, control, and artistry makes her stand out across all events. She blends power with performance quality, opening with a double pike featuring a near-perfect landing and following with a sky-high double tuck out of a front through. Paired with fun, expressive choreography that she performs with confidence and personality, her routines are both engaging and dynamic. With her rare mix of power, grace, and clean execution, Ballard continues to emerge as a gymnast to watch closely moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4871"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e4f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elise Ulsh is a dynamic and expressive competitor who particularly stands out on floor, where she shows powerful, aerodynamic twisting with a front double full, front Rudi, and a 1.5 through to front layout connection. Her choreography is confident and engaging, allowing her personality to shine through every routine. She is actively working on upgrades, such as a front double full to front tuck on floor, and a Rudi to stag jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e547"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teneil Turnbull is a powerful and well-rounded gymnast with standout potential across all four events. On floor, her routine is highlighted by a controlled and strong double layout. Turnbull continues to raise her ceiling in training, working toward a front through to double pike and a double layout on floor, signaling increased difficulty potential on the event. With her combination of power and expanding skill set, she is an athlete steadily building toward higher-level scoring potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4852"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e594"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedi Fersner is a powerful and expressive all-arounder who continues to develop as a strong contributor across all events. Floor is a particular strength for Fersner, where she competes a 1.5 front pike and a huge double full, blending power with performance quality. With her ability to generate dynamic tumbling and continue refining her execution across events, she is an athlete with a strong upward trajectory and increasing impact potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3968"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e5db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabelle Malatesta is a polished and engaging competitor who blends clean execution with strong performance quality. On floor, she competes a double pike, a 1.5 front layout, and a huge double tuck, pairing her powerful tumbling with fun choreography and excellent showmanship that makes her routines memorable. Malatesta is also actively working on upgrades, including a full-in and a front through to double on floor, reflecting her continued push toward higher difficulty and broader event impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4879"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e623"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lainey Buterbaugh is a well-balanced and steadily rising all-arounder with strong fundamentals and growing difficulty across all four events. On floor, she competes clean, connected tumbling passes, including a front layout to front full and a 1.5 to front pike, showing control in her landings and strong direction changes. She is also actively upgrading with a double tuck, double pike, and front Rudi, signaling increased difficulty potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4855"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e66a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery Siljanoski is a dynamic and powerful competitor with standout potential across all events. On floor, she brings a mix of power and variety with a double tuck, front Rudi, and a 2.5 front pike, making her one of the more explosive tumblers in her lineup. She is currently training a full-in on floor, which would significantly elevate her difficulty and scoring potential. With her power and continued upgrades, Siljanoski is clearly trending upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4874"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3d72c37e6b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jojo Pickell is a powerful and developing all-around competitor with strong potential across all four events. On floor, she delivers powerful tumbling highlighted by a huge double tuck with strong amplitude and presence. Pickell is also actively working on major upgrades, including a full-in on floor, which points to a rapidly increasing difficulty profile as she continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 7's Class of 2028 features a deep and exciting group of floor performers who bring a wide range of styles, from explosive power tumbling to polished, expressive choreography. What stands out most is how many of these athletes combine great difficulty, multiple twisting combinations, high-amplitude double saltos, and upgraded pass construction, with growing performance maturity and confidence on the floor. As they continue refining landings, increasing connection value, and pushing toward higher-level passes, this class is quickly developing into one of the most dynamic floor groups in the region, with several athletes poised to make a major impact as they move into their next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->