Six Deep: My College Vault Lineup for the Class of 2029

The Class of 2029 is already showing plenty of potential to make an impact on the vault table at the college level. With a mix of explosive power, clean technique, and vaults that could become major lineup pieces, this class has the makings of a deep and exciting group. We're taking a look at six 2029 athletes whose vaults have caught our attention and could give college programs plenty to be excited about when they arrive on campus.    Willow Lopez brings the kind of vault that could make her a valuable piece of a college lineup. Her Yurchenko full showcases impressive power, but it's the attention to detail that really makes the vault stand out. She maintains a beautifully extended body position throughout the skill, with clean form all the way down to her toes, before finishing with an easy, controlled landing. It's a vault that combines the power needed to make an impact with the polish that can make a routine especially rewarding to watch. And Willow may have even more difficulty on the way. She has been training a Yurchenko 1.5, and it already carries the same impressive power as her full. If she continues to develop the upgrade, she could bring an even bigger weapon to the vault table. Whether it's her polished full or a future 1.5, Willow has the power, form, and consistency to be an asset in a college vault lineup.     Reagan Christiansen brings the kind of vault that can immediately make an impact in a college lineup. The reigning Nevada State Champion on the event, Reagan posted a season-high 9.9, showing both the difficulty and execution needed to produce a standout score. Her Yurchenko 1.5 is particularly exciting, flying off the table with impressive power and height before she consistently finds the stick. That combination of explosive amplitude and controlled landings is exactly what makes her vault so valuable. A big vault can grab your attention, but the ability to hit it consistently is what makes a vaulter truly valuable to a college team. Reagan has that quality, pairing the difficulty of her Yurchenko 1.5 with the confidence and control to repeatedly finish it on her feet. With a state championship, a 9.9 season high, and a vault that already looks built for the college stage, Reagan has all the ingredients to be a major asset in a future lineup.     Wareesha Islam has already established herself as one of the standout vaulters in Region 7, entering the season as the reigning Region 7 Champion on the event. She backed that up with a season-high 9.9, showing the kind of scoring potential that can make an immediate impact in a college lineup. Her Yurchenko full explodes off the table, generating impressive height and distance while she maintains an open, beautifully extended body position through the skill. The combination of power, shape, and clean execution gives the vault an especially polished look. Wareesha may have even more to offer going into her sophomore season. Her Yurchenko 1.5 is already looking strong and appears ready to make its way into competition this season, giving her another high-level option with even more difficulty. With a championship pedigree, a proven ability to score big, and an upgrade that could add another level to her vaulting, Wareesha looks like a vaulter who could be right at home in a college lineup.     Asiel Abdel Hadi brings an impressive combination of power, speed, and precision to her vault, with her front handspring–front tuck standing out from the Yurchenko lineup. She generates plenty of power off the table, but it's the way she controls that power that makes the vault so impressive. She flips tightly and quickly, keeping the skill compact before opening at exactly the right moment and seemingly floating into an easy landing. That timing gives the vault a smooth, effortless quality despite the amount of power behind it. There's something especially rewarding about watching a vault where every piece works together, and Asiel's does just that. Her powerful block creates the height and distance, her tight rotation keeps everything moving efficiently, and her precise opening allows her to finish with control. It's a vault that immediately catches your eye and shows why she could be an exciting option in a future college lineup.     Liliana Joseph brings the kind of vault that checks every box for a future college lineup: explosive power, control, and the consistency to know she's going to hit when her team needs her. Her Yurchenko 1.5 is a standout, flying off the table with impressive height and power while maintaining the control needed to finish the skill with confidence. There's no wasted movement in the vault, giving it an efficient, polished quality that makes the difficulty look almost effortless. That combination of scoring potential and reliability was evident throughout her season. Liliana posted a season-high 9.9, but perhaps even more impressive was how consistently she performed, never scoring below a 9.675. She has shown that she can deliver a big score without sacrificing dependability, which is exactly the kind of vaulter coaches want in a lineup. Her Yurchenko 1.5 already looks like it belongs on the college competition floor, and Liliana has the power and consistency to make it a serious asset wherever she lands.     Avery Irvin brings the kind of vault that can immediately make an impression in a college lineup. Her front handspring–front pike 1/2 is quick and powerful, flying off the table with impressive speed and height before she opens with just the right timing to make the landing look easy. She generates plenty of power through the block, but it's her ability to control that power that really makes the vault stand out. The result is a dynamic skill that looks both explosive and polished. Avery brings consistency with her big vault and the ability to rely on her hitting. She posted a season-high 9.9 on the event, showing just how high her scoring potential can be, but she was also remarkably steady throughout the season, never scoring below a 9.65. That combination of a high ceiling and dependable execution is exactly what makes a vaulter so valuable in a college lineup. Avery has the power to produce a huge score while also giving a team the confidence that she can deliver it consistently.

The Class of 2029 is already showing plenty of potential to make an impact on the vault table at the college level. With a mix of explosive power, clean technique, and vaults that could become major lineup pieces, this class has the makings of a deep and exciting group. We're taking a look at six 2029 athletes whose vaults have caught our attention and could give college programs plenty to be excited about when they arrive on campus.