Remember Their Names: Region 3’s Class of 2031 Rising Stars

The next generation is coming. Region 3's rising stars in the 2031 class are bringing the fire this off season. From training upgrades to showcasing skills at college camps, these gymnast are making their presence known and are proving they are here to stay. Here are some names to keep an eye on as they continue to make their mark over the next few years.    Mackenzie Neumann's gymnastics speaks for itself. As a Level 10 in the 2031 class Neumann is already a standout and has only raised the stakes this summer, working on upgrades while continuing to perfect her execution. Throughout the summer, Neumann has showcased a variety of skills, including a rock solid back handspring layout layout series, standing layout to one foot, switch half to standing layout, front layout front rudi and double layout on bars. Neumann has a unique array of skills but she also brings a beautiful look to everything she does. Her long lines, precision and extension stand out in every skill and routine. With her combination of difficulty, execution and presentation, Neumann is a gymnast who will continue to be a standout the next few years.     Toryn Marrs, a 2026 Hopes National Team member, is already a star in her own right, but her future is even brighter. Marrs' has been on the go this season, competing at her first Level 10 Nationals before qualifying for and competing at the Hopes Championships just a few months later. Her gymnastics is packed with difficulty across all four events, but what sets her apart is her confidence. That confidence shines through in her performances and is something she can carry with her as she continues to make a splash in the 2031 class over the next few years. Marrs' athleticism is something that can't be taught, and she is certainly someone to keep an eye on as she continues to upgrade and perfect her already difficult routines.     Maddy Otto had a stand out 2026 season becoming Texas State Vault champion and qualifying for Level 10 Nationals. But this offseason she is putting in work. Otto is training a huge yurchenko 1 ½, a round off double twist dismount off beam, a front handspring front double twist, and a back 2 ½ twist on floor, just to name a few upgrades. Beyond the upgrades she has showcased what stands out about Otto is the form and fundamentals she brings to her gymnastics. Even as she adds difficulty her technique and execution remain a priority. If her current training is any indication on what the future will look like it includes even more difficult and clean gymnastics. Otto is on track to build on her standout 2026 season and will be one to watch next year.     Lucille Baker is quickly making a name for herself in the 2031 class. Coming off a strong Level 9 season, Baker is bringing the heat this summer. From working upgrades at college camps to perfecting skills in the gym, she is setting herself apart and establishing herself as a standout in the class.   Baker's strong fundamentals are evident throughout her gymnastics, and this summer she has been training upgrades across all four events, including a triple full on floor, a front double full, a Jaeger, pak, and round off double twist dismount on beam. These additions to her routines add even more difficulty and could set Baker up for an impressive first Level 10 season.     Brianna Land is a dynamic gymnast whose power is on full display across all events. Land had an impressive Level 9 season, qualifying to Westerns and placing 4th on bars and 7th on floor. Despite her success last season, she went straight to work this off season, training a plethora of upgrades. Land has been working a jaeger and double layout off bars, along with a back handspring layout and round off 1 ½ off beam. One of the biggest things that stands out about Land is the pop and explosiveness she brings to her tumbling on floor. As she gears up for her first Level 10 season, she has plenty of options to upgrade her floor routine and showcase her power. She has been training a double tuck, front layout, front full and rudi and round off 1 ½ front layout. Land's future is bright and her potential is through the roof. If her summer training is any indicator, her first Level 10 season is going to be one to watch.     Hadassah Kahlig is showcasing why she is a standout in the 2031. In previous years, she competed in back to back Hopes Championships and the 2026 season she competed at her first Level 10 Nationals. Alongside her accomplishments on the competition floor, Kahlig has showcased some exciting upgrades this offseason. She is training a unique double front dismount off bars and a high flying double layout on floor. Adding these upgrades to already difficult routines that include skills like a spaposh pac and triple series on beam, make it clear that Kahlig is making a statement. Kahlig is here, and she is here to stay. She should be on everyone's watchlist these next couple of years.     Milly Johnson is an emerging star who showcases incredible form, execution and fundamentals throughout her gymnastics. Her execution was on display throughout the 2026 season and earned her 1st on beam at the Level 9 Colorado State Championship. As she prepares for her first Level 10 season Johnson has been training upgrades including a double layout dismount off bars and a back handspring layout series on beam. With her form, extension and polished fundamentals that she has already showcased throughout her early career, Johnson will be one to keep an eye on the next couple of years.     Alyana Gunter's gymnastics speaks for itself, but her bars are one to watch. Gunter has been training major bar upgrades this summer, and while some gymnasts can struggle with the transition of learning single bar releases, Gunter is thriving. She recently shared that she is inches away from doing her Shang without a spot. Gunter's upgrades don't stop on bars, she has been training a back handspring layout series on beam and a double tuck on floor. Gunter is an exciting gymnast to watch and her first Level 10 season has the potential to be a breakout one.

The next generation is coming. Region 3's rising stars in the 2031 class are bringing the fire this off season. From training upgrades to showcasing skills at college camps, these gymnast are making their presence known and are proving they are here to stay. Here are some names to keep an eye on as they continue to make their mark over the next few years.