Nevada on the Rise: Athletes to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada is bringing the heat heading into the new season. From all-around contenders to event specialists ready to make their mark, these gymnasts are ones to keep on your radar. With new skills, rising scores, and plenty of potential, the Silver State has talent worth watching. Here are the Nevada standouts poised to make noise this season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4083"],"_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-6adf8dc1385a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samurai Stephens is coming off her first Level 10 season, already making an impression with an impressive 9.675 season-high score on vault. As she continues to build experience at this level, Stephens brings an excellent work ethic, a fearless approach to her skills, and clean lines that make her routines stand out. On beam, a front toss to beat jump and back handspring to layout step-out showcase her acro ability and confidence, while floor features a double pike and front full to front pike. On bars, a clear hip to Gienger, Pak, and toe-on to front pike half dismount offer plenty of potential, and her front handspring to front pike half on vault gives her another exciting skill to watch. With her determination, attention to form, and willingness to attack challenging skills, Stephens is an athlete to keep an eye on as she continues to develop in the Nevada gymnastics scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4119"],"_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-6adf8dc138619"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mikayla Kelly is heading into her senior season ready to bring her signature blend of power and personality to the competition floor. A true power athlete, Kelly posted season-high scores of 9.475 on vault and an impressive 9.825 on floor last season, proving her ability to deliver when it counts. On beam, her Barani, switch leap to Gainer pike dismount, and handstand to back handspring to aerial showcase her acrobatic range and confidence. Floor is another event to watch, where a front double full, Rudi, double tuck, and 1.5 to front layout give her plenty of tumbling power. Her Yurchenko full rounds out a lineup built around athleticism and dynamic performance. With her scoring potential, explosive skills, and ability to make each routine her own, Kelly is poised to make her final season one to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4205"],"_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-6adf8dc13866e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellington Chang made her mark as a bars and beam specialist last season, but she's looking strong across all four events heading into the new season. Known for her artistry and precision, Chang brings a polished approach to every routine while continuing to showcase her growing versatility. On bars, a Tkatchev and full pirouette to double tuck dismount highlight her skill set, while beam features an impressive mix of acro elements, including a front toss, standing layout step-out, back handspring to layout step-out, cat leap to aerial to scale, and back handspring to full dismount. On floor, a front layout to front full and double tuck add tumbling power, while her Yurchenko layout on vault rounds out her all-around potential. With her refined execution, artistic presentation, and expanding event lineup, Chang is an athlete to watch as she looks to make an impact beyond her signature events this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4213"],"_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-6adf8dc1386c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kendall Legg is building on a strong season that saw her reach an all-around season high of 36.725, and she looks ready to keep pushing her gymnastics to the next level. With a confident approach to each skill and exceptional form, Legg brings both polish and potential to her routines. Beam is an event to watch, where she's been working on an aerial to back handspring, front toss, and multiple dismount options, including a round-off to 1.5 and back handspring to Gainer full. On floor, her training lineup features a double tuck, double pike, Rudi to stag jump, Rudi to layout step-out, and front layout to front full, showcasing her growing tumbling versatility. A Yurchenko full on vault could add another scoring opportunity, while bars upgrades include a Pak and toe-on to front tuck dismount. With her clean execution, steady confidence, and exciting skills in development, Legg is an athlete to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4542"],"_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-6adf8dc138710"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella Pansano is an athlete to watch this season, bringing a polished approach to her gymnastics with precision and clean lines that make each skill stand out. On beam, she's been training a switch leap-to-switch leap combination and an aerial, pairing acrobatic ability with the potential for elegant, well-connected routines. Floor showcases her tumbling potential, with a Rudi and 2.5 adding dynamic difficulty and exciting possibilities to her lineup. On bars, a Jaeger and bail to handstand highlight her developing skill set, offering opportunities to combine release difficulty with controlled execution. Pansano's attention to detail and commitment to clean technique give her a strong foundation as she continues to build on her routines. With these skills in development and her signature precision, she's one to keep an eye on as the season unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4206"],"_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-6adf8dc138758"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samantha Nieves is coming off her first Level 10 season with momentum to build on, highlighted by a 9.475 season-high score on floor. As she continues to develop her routines, Nieves brings an effortless power to her gymnastics, making challenging skills look smooth and controlled. Floor is an event to watch, with a front through to double tuck and double pike offering exciting tumbling potential. On bars, a Jaeger and toe-on to front tuck half dismount could add difficulty to her lineup, while a Tsuk layout full on vault would give her another opportunity to showcase her power. Beam brings an exciting mix of acro elements, including a front aerial to back handspring, an aerial, and a back handspring to tuck 1.5 dismount. With her natural power, fluid execution, and promising skills in development, Nieves is an athlete to keep an eye on as she takes another step forward in her Level 10 career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5010"],"_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-6adf8dc1387a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reagan Christiansen is coming off an impressive freshman campaign, posting a 38.325 all-around season high and setting the stage for an exciting sophomore season. Christiansen brings a compelling mix of difficulty, artistry, showmanship, and clean lines, giving her routines both technical strength and personality. On bars, a Jaeger and double layout dismount are skills to watch, while vault could see a boost with a Yurchenko 1.5. Floor brings dynamic tumbling potential with a double tuck and front double full to front tuck combination. Beam may be another standout event, with several exciting series in development, including a back handspring to layout step-out, front aerial to two-foot back handspring, and front aerial to back handspring to layout step-out. With a strong all-around foundation already established in her first year, Christiansen has plenty of room to elevate her gymnastics and make an even bigger impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5011"],"_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-6adf8dc1387ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Athena Golebiwski is heading into her sophomore season ready to build on the experience gained during her first year at Level 10. Bringing power to every skill, Golebiwski has been training exciting upgrades across all four events that could make her a standout to watch this season. On beam, a back handspring to Gainer full dismount, front tuck, back handspring to layout step-out, and switch leap to switch leap combination offer a mix of acro difficulty and connection potential. Bars brings plenty of intrigue, with a clear hip to bail to handstand to toe shoot to high, Shaposh, full pirouette, and double pike dismount all in the mix. On vault, a Yurchenko full could add another scoring opportunity, while a double pike on floor showcases her tumbling power. With a year of Level 10 experience behind her and a strong collection of skills in development, Golebiwski looks ready to take another step forward this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["94935"],"_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-6adf8dc138836"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalie Nguyen is heading into her freshman Level 10 season with plenty of momentum after a strong Level 9 campaign, highlighted by a 37.95 all-around season high at Regionals, where she placed fourth. Nguyen packs a ton of power into her gymnastics and has a knack for landing difficult skills with incredible ease, making her an exciting newcomer to watch. On bars, a full pirouette and bail to handstand to double tuck dismount showcase her potential, while floor features a front Rudi, double tuck, and 1.5 to front tuck for a dynamic tumbling lineup. Beam brings even more power, with a back handspring to back handspring to layout series, aerial, and round-off to 1.5 dismount. As she makes the jump to Level 10, Nguyen's combination of explosive power, controlled landings, and proven all-around ability gives her an exciting foundation for a strong freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["62221"],"_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-6adf8dc13887d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wyliann Brady is coming off a strong Level 9 season, showcasing her all-around potential with season-high scores of 9.525 on beam, 9.5 on floor, 9.55 on bars, and 9.575 on vault. She brings a combination of power and quiet confidence to every skill, letting her gymnastics speak for itself. On bars, a blind change to Jaeger and full pirouette to double tuck dismount offer exciting difficulty, while her Yurchenko layout on vault provides a strong foundation for continued growth. Floor features a double tuck and whip half to Rudi, giving her tumbling lineup plenty of punch. Beam is another event to watch, with a side somi, front aerial, aerial, and front toss showcasing her acrobatic range. With consistent scoring potential across all four events and a composed, powerful approach, Brady is an athlete to keep an eye on as she continues to build on her success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->