The August Recruit Report: Class of 2028 Floor Lineup

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 is beginning to establish itself as a deep and exciting group of floor athletes, showcasing the combination of power, artistry, and performance quality that defines standout collegiate routines. From explosive tumbling to unique choreography and impressive upgrades, these gymnasts are building routines that continue to turn heads as they progress through their development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6a722ccfd693d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia Sciacchitano brings beautiful artistry, clean lines, and polished execution to her floor. Her routine features a front double full, switch side to Popa, 1.5 to front layout, and front Rudi, showcasing her strong technique and elegant performance quality. As she continues to train upgrades like a double pike, Sciacchitano is adding another layer of difficulty to an already impressive routine, making her an exciting prospect to watch entering her junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4702"],"_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-6a722ccfd69bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenna Wong combines power and precision to create an exciting floor routine built on strong execution and confident performance. She currently competes a double pike, front layout to front full, and 1.5 to front layout, showcasing her clean technique and dynamic tumbling. With upgrades like a front double full, front double full to stag jump, full-in, and an upgraded double pike in training, Wong continues to raise her ceiling as a floor prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4933"],"_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-6a722ccfd6a1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harper Vaughan is an exciting floor worker with a strong twisting repertoire and plenty of room to grow. She currently competes a front layout to front full, a 2.5, and a 1.5 to front layout, demonstrating both power and control. With high-level upgrades like a full-twisting double layout, 1.5 to front full, and 2.5 to front tuck in training, Vaughan continues to build a routine with impressive collegiate potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4901"],"_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-6a722ccfd6a72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kallie Ackley is a powerful floor athlete who makes difficult tumbling look effortless. Her routine features a double tuck, double pike, and front full to front pike, all performed with controlled, easy landings. As she continues to train a front full to front layout, Ackley is adding even more difficulty to an already impressive routine, making her a floor prospect with plenty of potential as she enters into her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4694"],"_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-6a722ccfd6acc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berea Nicholson brings outstanding personality and performance quality to her floor. Her routine features sassy choreography, confident showmanship, a switch side to Popa, double tuck, 1.5 to front pike, and front Rudi, making her an entertaining athlete to watch. With upgrades like a full-in, 1.5 to front full, and front double full to front tuck in training, Nicholson continues to build a routine with both exciting difficulty and collegiate appeal. She is a prospect to keep an eye on as she enters her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4673"],"_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-6a722ccfd6b24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paxton Baranowski combines powerful tumbling with graceful, dramatic choreography to create a floor routine that stands out. She competes a sky-high double pike, front Rudi, and 1.5 to front layout, all while showcasing exceptional performance quality. As she continues to train a front double full, 1.5 to front full, double Arabian, and front through to double pike, Baranowski is developing into an exciting floor prospect with tremendous potential to make an impact going into a lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4840"],"_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-6a722ccfd6b7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lillie Nicholson enters her junior season as an exciting floor prospect with exceptional twisting ability. Her routine features a 1.5 to front pike, front Rudi, and front double full, showcasing her quick rotation and clean execution. She demonstrates clean lines and precision throughout her choreography. With a 1.5 to front full in training, Nicholson continues to build on an already strong routine and is poised for another impressive season on the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4598"],"_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-6a722ccfd6bd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elisabeth Antone brings a blend of powerful tumbling and exceptional performance quality to the floor exercise. Her routine features a wolf double turn, double tuck, double pike, and 1.5 to front layout, all performed with confidence and polish. She performs her choreography with grace and emotion, making her routine enjoyable to watch. As she continues to train upgrades like a 1.5 to front full, full-in, and front through to double tuck, Antone is developing into an exciting floor prospect with the potential to make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4665"],"_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-6a722ccfd6c2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy Ellsworth delivers a floor routine with a collegiate feel, combining dynamic tumbling with fun choreography and fun performance quality. She currently competes a front layout to front Rudi, front full to front pike, and 1.5 to front pike, showcasing both precision and personality. With upgrades like a 1.5 to front full, front full to front layout, front full through to double tuck, double tuck, and front layout to front double full in training, Ellsworth continues to elevate her routine and is a floor prospect to watch as she enters her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4521"],"_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-6a722ccfd6c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava Estrella combines clean, graceful artistry with polished tumbling to create an elegant floor routine. She currently competes a front double full, front Rudi, and 1.5 to front pike, performing each pass with control and refinement. As she continues to train a 1.5 to front layout, 1.5 to front full, and front Rudi to layout step-out, Estrella is steadily building an even more dynamic routine with exciting collegiate potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4776"],"_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-6a722ccfd6cd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire Bazan showcases a strong front-tumbling repertoire and impressive potential on the floor exercise. Her routine features a front layout to front Rudi, front Rudi, front through to layout, and big leaps, highlighting her dynamic skill set and versatility. As she continues to train upgrades like a front double full to front tuck, front layout to front double full, 2.5, and Arabian double front, Bazan is continuing to expand her difficulty and develop into an exciting floor prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4765"],"_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-6a722ccfd6d2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abigail Laird brings a powerful and dynamic skill set to her floor, highlighted by her strong tumbling and ability to execute difficult twisting elements. Her routine features a front double full, 2.5, and 1.5 to front layout, showcasing her athleticism and control throughout her passes. As she continues to develop her repertoire with upgrades like a full-in, double tuck, double layout, 2.5 to front tuck, and front pike through to 2.5, Laird is steadily increasing her difficulty and building a routine with the potential to make a major impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4546"],"_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-6a722ccfd6d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucy Kettle brings a fun and engaging style to floor, combining expressive choreography with strong tumbling and confident performance quality. Her routine features a front full to front pike and 1.5 to front pike, showcasing her control and versatility on the event. Although her season on floor was cut short due to injury, Kettle has returned to training and is looking ready to make an impact as she continues building momentum. With upgrades like a 1.5 to front layout and front Rudi in progress, she is continuing to expand her difficulty and is an exciting floor prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4932"],"_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-6a722ccfd6dda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace Pratt brings explosive power and dynamic tumbling to her floor, making her a standout athlete on the event. Her routine features a huge double pike that showcases her impressive amplitude, switch ring to switch side, front full to front pike, and double tuck. With upgrades like a double layout and front through to double tuck in training, Pratt continues to raise the difficulty of her routine and is a powerful floor athlete with the potential to make an immediate impact in a lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4584"],"_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-6a722ccfd6e30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cheyenne Machen stands out on floor for her combination of power and confident performance style. Her routine features a double pike, front layout to front full, and 1.5 to front layout, showcasing her ability to generate impressive height while maintaining control through her tumbling. Beyond her difficulty, Machen brings energy and personality to her choreography, making her routines engaging from start to finish. As she continues to develop upgrades like a double layout and 1.5 to front full, she is building an increasingly dynamic routine that could make her a valuable addition to a collegiate lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This month's floor standouts are just a snapshot of the depth within the Class of 2028. With many athletes still expanding their difficulty and polishing their performance quality, the future is bright for this recruiting class. Expect these names to remain on the radar as they continue to evolve over the coming seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->