Iowa Senior Gems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five Iowa gymnasts truly shine and sparkle. Each gymnast brings something new and unique to Iowa Gymnastics. You won't want to miss out on the girls' senior year. They will be flipping into this upcoming meet season with determination, bigger skills, and flawless routines that show up on the podium. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4336"],"_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-6abe768297fae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raivyn Rogers is flipping into her senior year. A level 10 at Iowa Gym-Nest, she's ready to hit the ground running this competition season. Raivyn recently placed 7th on Beam with a score of 8.675 and 8th on Floor with a 9.150 at the Region 4 Dev Levels 6-10 Championships. Prior to her senior year, Raivyn was the 2024 Iowa State Beam Champion and 2024 Iowa State All-Around runner-up, along with being a Westerns 2024 qualifier and a Nationals qualifier in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4334"],"_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-6abe768298014"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arwen Grill-Kunej of Emerge Academy is another level 10 senior who had a great 2026 season. At the Iowa Dev Optional State Meet, Arwen placed 3rd on Vault with a 9.275, 5th on Bars with an 8.0, 8th on the Balance Beam with an 8.725, 4th on Floor with a 9.325, and finished up by taking home a bronze medal in the All-Around with a 35.325. In her previous competition season, Arwen was also a 2026 Nationals qualifier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["96480"],"_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-6abe768298069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kalei Vanhorn is a gymnast you do not want to miss. She is level 9 gymnast in the prior competition season with Triad Gymnastics. Kalei had a fantastic 2026 level 9 Westerns Championship Meet, and took home not one but two 1st place medals. One for her Vault with a score of 9.775 and another for the Uneven Bars with a 9.775 as well. To complete her Westerns Meet Kalei placed 4th in the All Around with a 37.500. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4338"],"_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-6abf277cd924d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashley Gifford of Triad Gymnastics is the Beam Queen. She had a fantastic past meet season as a level 9. At the Iowa Dev Optional State 2026 meet, Ashley brought home some hardware. Ashley placed 1st with a 9.225, 2nd on Floor with a 9.050, 4th on Vault with a 9.025, and 6th on Bars, scoring an 8.225, and concluded her state meet by placing 3rd with an All-Around score of 35.525. Next, at the Region 4 Dev L6-10 Championship meet, Ashley shined on the Balance Beam with a solid 2nd place finish, scoring a 9.125 and a 6th place All-Around score of 35.625, which qualified her for Westerns. At the 2026 Level 9 Westerns Championship meet, the best of the best competitors compete. Ashley came out with a 5th-place finish on the Balance Beam with a 9.300.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4335"],"_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-6abf255046a6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lastly, we have Kylie Hensley from Dubuque All Around. Kylie was recovering from an ankle injury last season, so she only competed Bars and Beam. This season, Kylie is back and better than ever with bigger skill upgrades. She's adding a Double Back, Rudi, and 1.5 Front Layout on Floor and is planning to complete a Hand Front on Vault. Kylie has also taken several college visits and has more planned for this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->