Hidden Gems in New Mexico

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Mexico gymnasts are raising the bar. Midway through preseason training, these athletes are continuing to add impressive upgrades as they build their routines and prepare for the upcoming season. Take a look at some of the hidden gems from New Mexico to keep an eye on over the next few years.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["39036"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada4766c777f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elin Schow is a gymnast who combines power with clean form and execution, qualities that were on full display last season. Schow won both the all around and bars titles at the New Mexico State Championship and has since continued to improve across all events during the off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bars and beam are two of her standout events, where she brings impressive combinations and strong execution to all skills. On bars, she competes a clean Jaeger to overshoot combination and a dynamic double layout dismount. On beam, she has been training some unique upgrades, including a side somi, tour jeté, and side aerial 1 ½&nbsp; dismount. With her strong fundamentals and continued focus on increasing difficulty, Schow is positioning herself for another successful season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["39057"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada4766c77e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greta Corp is another New Mexico gymnast putting in the work to prepare for this upcoming season. Corp shines on vault and floor, where her power and difficulty stand out. On vault, she has added a big Yurchenko full, and on floor she is working to increase her difficulty by adding a double layout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her upgrades don't stop there, as she has also added a double layout dismount on bars and a unique roundoff layout step out mount on beam. With exciting upgrades coming on every event, Corp is one to keep an eye this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["39422"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada4766c783b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chrisgianna Sanchez is coming off a strong 2026 season, where she qualified for Level 10 Nationals, and she has continued to showcase impressive gymnastics throughout preseason training. One of the biggest strengths Sanchez showcases is how dynamic her gymnastics is on all 4 events. Whether she is aggressively swinging through her bar routine or generating pop off the vault table she brings an exciting look to her gymnastics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanchez has been working major upgrades including a new double arabian dismount off bars, and a front double full and full in on floor. With the combination of her dynamic gymnastics and increased difficulty Sanchez is setting herself up well going into the upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98255"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada4766c7887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madelyn Stephens is preparing to make the jump from Level 9 to Level 10, and her preseason training has shown that she is making progress on multiple upgrades. One of Stephens standout events is vault and she has been working a solid yurchenko full to up her difficulty on that event. Stephens has also been increasing difficulty, on floor where she has been working a front double full. Her impressive preseason training has shown that she will be an exciting gymnast to keep an eye on these next couple years and one to watch as she approaches her first level 10 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98254"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada4766c78d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joselynn Gonzalez is another rising star in New Mexico looking to make the transition from Level 9 to Level 10. She has been putting in the work to increase her difficulty, including training a Yurchenko full on vault and a Gienger release on bars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Floor is one of Gonzalez's standout events, where she brings a unique performance quality that sets her apart. Despite dealing with setbacks from a leg injury, she has continued to shine on this event while working to add more difficulty to her routines. With her strong performance quality, and continued upgrades, Gonzalez has plenty of potential as she prepares to take the next step in her gymnastics career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->