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<p>Things are heating up in the class of 2028, and the National stage was the perfect opportunity for these girls to showcase all their hard work. This was a highly competitive group, with less than a point spread in the all-around scores. Take a look to see how the competition shook out.<br></p>
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<p>Vault: 9.850, Bars: 9.675, Beam: 9.825, Floor: 9.600, All Around: 38.950 </p>
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<p>Ballard led the 2028 class with her outstanding all-around performance at Developmental Nationals in May 2026, with her Vault and Beam routine taking the main stage highlighting her power and precision. Ballard earned an impressive 9.825 on beam, competing a clean and controlled double wolf turn, cat leap front toss connection, and back handspring step out gainer full dismount, sticking each of her landings. She also stuck the landing on her beautiful yurchenko full vault and scored a 9.850, keeping her solidly in the lead for the all-around title. Ballard has the skill, consistency, and flair that any collegiate program would be lucky to recruit.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.850, Bars: 9.600, Beam: 9.600, Floor: 9.825, All-Around: 38.875 </p>
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<p>Stowell delivered an exceptional performance, landing less than one tenth behind Ballard with her all-around score. Stowell earned first place in the Junior D division on floor, where her confidence and tumbling difficulty showed throughout the routine. She completed a show stopping round-off layout triple sticking the landing and scoring a 9.825. Stowell also stood out on vault scoring an impressive 9.850 with her yurchenko one-and-half nearly sticking the landing. The combination of Stowell's consistency and power across all four events sealed the deal for her first-place finish in the Junior D division all-around category and makes her a promising recruit for a college program.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.775, Bars: 9.750, Beam: 9.450, Floor: 9.700, All-Around: 38.675 </p>
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<p>The junior D division was a competitive group, and Janes made herself known with her consistency and control, placing second in the all-around with a 38.675. Janes bar and beam routines highlighted her control with a toe-on shaposhnikova, pak salto, and beautiful double full turn and front aerial on beam. Janes was high flying with her explosive yurchenko one-and-half vault earning a 9.775. Janes' balance of power and precision across each event makes her one to watch next season for the recruiting process.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.850, Bars: 9.600, Beam: 9.450, Floor: 9.775, All-around: 38.675</p>
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<p>Trezza excelled at nationals tying for first place on vault and floor exercise. She competed a powerful yurchenko one-and-half nearly sticking the landing and earning a 9.850. Trezza's floor routine was exceptional, highlighting her musicality and dynamic tumbling passes, which included round-off backhandspring full in, front full to front layout, and a stunning round-off back handspring double pike. The routine was definitely a crowd pleaser and had everyone involved clapping with the music. Trezza's stage presence and ability to perform under pressure make her an enticing prospect for a college program.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.800, Bars: 9.850, Beam: 9.450, Floor: 9.500, All- around: 38.600 </p>
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<p>Junior D division gymnast Andie Marshall placed third in the all-around with an impressive 38.600, only 3 tenths away from Ballard. Marshall scored a 9.850 with her show stopping bars routine, which included a beautiful, high flying piked Jaeger, a bail to handstand, and was punctuated by her sticking a double layout dismount. On vault, she competed a powerful yurchenko full with an explosive block off the table and nearly stuck the landing. Marshall's excellent control and flow throughout her routines are qualities a college program would be on the lookout for next season.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.675, Bars: 9.750, Beam: 9.550, Floor: 9.600, All-Around: 38.575</p>
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<p>Cuppari's national performance highlighted her consistency with her scoring no less than a 9.550 on any of the events, and landing a second place finish in the All-Around Junior E division with a 38.575. Cuppari had an exceptional performance on bars, earning 9.750 and a PR at nationals. She was strong throughout the routine competing a clean pike Jaeger and pak salto, then sticking her double layout dismount. On floor, Cuppari soared showcasing her powerful and dynamic tumbling, which included a round-off back handspring double back, round-off one-and-half to front full, and a big round-off back handspring double pike. She rounded out her floor routine with beautiful dance elements and completed a beautiful double full turn with ease. Cuppari's consistency and versatility across all the events would make her a valuable asset to any collegiate program.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.900, Bars: 9.750, Beam: 9.475, Floor: 9.425, All-Around: 38.550</p>
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<p>Foster earned an All-Around score of 38.550 landing very close to Cuppari and placing third within the Junior E division. Foster's power and strength were highlighted with her performances on vault and bars at nationals. She earned an impressive 9.900 with her explosive yurchenko full vault, and placed first within her division. Foster's performance continued on bars with a clean and controlled routine to include a Hindorff, bail to handstand, and double layout dismount. Foster's all around performance was supported by her energetic floor choreography and dynamic tumbling, which featured a round-off back handspring double layout. College programs should be on the lookout for Foster, as her power and consistency make her an attractive recruit.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.925, Bars: 9.675, Beam: 9.050, Floor: 9.750, All-Around: 38.400 </p>
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<p>National vault champion Regan Murphy, earned a spectacular 9.925 on Vault and had the highest score of this 2028 class. She executed a powerful and well controlled yurchenko one-and-half with wonderful form sticking the landing. Murphy's confident and commanding presence continued on the floor where she earned a 9.750 and second place in the Junior D division. Murphy's electrifying routine showcased her musicality and dynamic tumbling. She completed a big round-off back handspring full in, front handspring one-and-half to double stag jump, and round-off one-and-half to front layout all with controlled landings. Whether it is her personality, power, or consistency, Murphy would make an excellent addition to the collegiate gymnastics stage.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.775, Bars: 9.550, Beam: 9.575, Floor: 9.475, All-Around: 38.375</p>
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<p>Malatesta earned an all-around score of 38.375, less than a tenth away from Murphy in the Junior D division. She competed a powerful and controlled yurchenko full vault, sticking the landing and earning a 9.775. Malatesta's beam routine showcased her grace, which featured a back handspring step out layout step out connection, split jump half, and a beautiful front toss. Malatesta ended the routine with a bang by sticking the landing of her back handspring step out, one-and-half dismount. Malatesta's combination of power, precision, and consistency throughout the competition make her a versatile recruit on the college level.</p>
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<p>Vault: 9.775, Bars: 9.525, Beam: 9.450, Floor: 9.625, All-Around: 38.375</p>
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<p>Lakewood Ranch gymnast Mia Busser delivered a strong performance at nationals earning fourth place in the Junior E all-around category with a 38.375. Busser's energetic and delightful floor routine landed her on the podium with a second place tie, and featured a well-executed front tuck step out to round-off back handspring double pike and a beautiful switch ring leap to switch straddle leap earning her a 9.625. Busser nearly stuck the landing on her front handspring double pike vault, which highlighted her power with her explosive block from the table. Busser's potential and skill across the events make her a must watch recruit for the college scene.</p>
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<p>This up-and-coming 2028 class of gymnasts proved to be strong and powerful vaulters, with the average score being an impressive 9.8. With so much potential, be sure to keep an eye on this talented group next season as they continue to progress.</p>
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Things are heating up in the class of 2028, and the National stage was the perfect opportunity for these girls to showcase all their hard work. This was a highly competitive group, with less than a point spread in the all-around scores. Take a look to see how the competition shook out.
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