Palmetto State Standouts: SC Gymnasts to Watch This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Carolina has plenty of talent ready to make its mark this season. From proven performers looking to build on successful campaigns to rising athletes ready for their breakout moments, the Palmetto State has no shortage of gymnasts worth watching. We're highlighting just some of the names you won't want to miss as the new season gets underway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98730"],"_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-6ae93a13d6224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayla Hammack is coming off her first Level 10 season, and she's already showing plenty of potential. She brings power and aggression to the competition floor, particularly on vault and floor, where her explosive tumbling and powerful front handspring-front pike vault make her one to watch. Jayla has also been working on some unique skills that could help her separate herself from the competition, including a Comaneci salto release on bars. Other skills we've seen her training include a double layout dismount on bars, switch leap to gainer pike dismount on beam, and a front pike through to double pike on floor. Still just a sophomore, Jayla has plenty of time to continue developing her skill set, and we're excited to see how she builds on 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":["99339"],"_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-6ae93a13d6286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emily Bird enters her junior season as one to watch, especially on bars, where she has already proven herself as a standout. She posted a Level 10 career-high 9.55 on the event, with her huge Jaeger serving as a highlight. We're excited to see her continue building on that success, with a double layout dismount in the works. On beam, her aerial adds another exciting element to her routine, while her front tuck is always a favorite. She also brings plenty of power to vault with a front handspring-front tuck that she lands with ease. On floor, Emily combines strong tumbling with great showmanship, and we're looking forward to seeing her Rudi alongside her double tuck and 1.5-pike. With another season of growth ahead, Emily is ready to make her mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4940"],"_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-6ae93a13d62ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zyana Robertson enters her junior season bringing plenty of power and exciting potential to the table. She made her mark on vault last season, posting a season-high 9.475 and showcasing the explosiveness she brings to the event. This summer, she's been working on an impressive collection of skills across all four events, including a Yurchenko tuck full on vault. On bars, she's been training a Pak salto and toe-on to front pike half dismount, while her floor upgrades are especially exciting. We've seen a front full to front tuck, double pike, and 1.5 to front half, along with a double Arabian on rod floor. With her power and continued skill development, Zyana is one we're looking forward to watching this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4498"],"_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-6ae93a13d6312"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava Domino is heading into her senior season after a strong year where her consistency stood out across all four events. She brings a quiet confidence to the competition floor, backed by a strong work ethic and the ability to trust her skills, knowing exactly what to expect when she lands. This season, we're excited to see her continue building on that foundation, with a Yurchenko full on vault and a front through to double tuck on floor among the skills we're hoping to see. As she enters her final year, Ava's combination of consistency, confidence, and dedication makes her one to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99379"],"_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-6ae93a13d631f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sundari Surratt is coming off an impressive Level 9 season, showcasing her power and potential across the competition floor. She posted season-high scores of 9.725 on vault and 9.45 on beam, proving she can deliver when it counts. That power is evident in every skill she performs, and we're excited to see how she continues to build on it this season. Skills we've spotted in training include a back handspring-layout stepout on beam, a double tuck on floor, and a Shaposh on bars. With her combination of explosiveness and continued skill development, Sundari is one we're excited to watch as she takes the next step in her gymnastics journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99380"],"_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-6aea380264683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Molly Kilburn enters her junior season ready for her second year of Level 10 competition, with an exciting collection of skills we're hoping to see this season. On bars, we're looking forward to her Jaeger, while her floor lineup has plenty of potential with a double tuck, front layout to front full, and Rudi. Beam is another event to watch, with a back dive mount, cat leap to switch side, front toss to back handspring, back tuck to knee, and roundoff to 1.5 dismount among the skills we're excited about. On vault, we're hoping to see a Yurchenko half. With another year of Level 10 experience under her belt, Molly has an opportunity to continue building confidence and adding difficulty as she takes on her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99381"],"_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-6aea3802646a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halle Morris is heading into her freshman season with plenty of momentum after a successful Level 10 campaign. She made a statement on vault last season, consistently scoring 9.225 or higher throughout the entire year and showing the kind of consistency that will serve her well moving forward. We're excited to see her continue building on that success with several upgrades in the works across the other events. On beam, skills we're hoping to see include a switch leap to layout stepout, back handspring to layout stepout, front toss, and back handspring to 1.5 dismount. On bars, her blind change to piked Jaeger and clear hip to bail to handstand are exciting additions, while her floor lineup could feature a 1.5 to front layout and double pike. As she makes the transition into her freshman year, Halle is one we're excited to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99457"],"_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-6aecf91f69827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey Huffman is looking to make her return to the competition floor after an injury cut her previous season short. With an exciting collection of skills in the works, she's giving us plenty to look forward to as she prepares for her comeback. On vault, we've seen her training a Yurchenko full, while her floor upgrades include a double Arabian, double pike, and 2.5. On beam, she's been working a back dive mount, back handspring to layout stepout, and gainer full dismount. After a season that didn't go as planned, we're excited to see Bailey get another opportunity to showcase her power, determination, and hard work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99458"],"_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-6aecf91f698b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee Jones enters her sophomore season looking to build on a promising first year of Level 10 competition, where she stood out on the power events. She's already showing exciting potential, and we're looking forward to seeing her continue to develop across the lineup. On beam, skills we're hoping to see include an aerial, back handspring to layout stepout, side somi, front tuck, and roundoff to double full dismount. On bars, we're excited to see the possibility of a Tkatchev added to her routine. With her power and plenty of room to grow after her first Level 10 season, Rylee is one to keep an eye on this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99460"],"_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-6aecf91f6993a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew Fine is entering her freshman season with plenty of excitement after having to sit out last year due to injury. She's looking strong heading into this season, and we're excited to see her back on the competition floor. Drew's gymnastics stands out for the long, clean lines and precision she brings to every skill. On beam, she's been training a back handspring to layout to layout series, while her bars upgrades include a bail to handstand and full pirouette to double tuck dismount. On floor, we're looking forward to seeing her double tuck and front layout to Rudi. After a year away from competition, Drew is ready for a fresh start, and we can't wait to see her hard work and beautiful gymnastics on display this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4080"],"_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-6aecf91f69a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kylie Thompson enters her senior season as a true powerhouse, coming off an impressive year where she showcased her strength across multiple events. She posted season-high scores of 9.725 on vault, 9.65 on beam, and 9.425 on floor, proving she has the ability to deliver big performances. We're excited to see what she brings to the competition floor this season, especially with an exciting collection of skills in the works. On floor, we're looking forward to a full-in, 1.5 to front layout, and double tuck. Beam upgrades include a back handspring to layout stepout, standing layout stepout to scale, and front toss. On bars, her HUGE Jaeger is a highlight, along with a bail to handstand. With her power, difficulty, and experience, Kylie has all the ingredients to make her senior season a memorable one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4500"],"_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-6aecf91f69a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Libbi Duke enters her senior season looking to build on an impressive first year of Level 10 competition, where she earned a third-place finish in the all-around at the state meet. She's developed into a well-rounded competitor, and we're excited to see what she brings to her final season. On beam, we're looking forward to her back dive mount, back handspring to back handspring to layout triple series, cat leap to front toss, and roundoff to 1.5 dismount. Her precise choreography and clean lines make this an especially exciting event to watch. On floor, upgrades include a double tuck, 1.5 to front layout, and 2.5, while bars could feature a Hindorff and full-out dismount. She's also been working a Yurchenko tuck 1.5 into the foam on vault. With the confidence of a successful first Level 10 season behind her, Libbi has plenty to bring to the floor in her senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["97611"],"_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-6aecf91f69aff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eve Yeargin is coming off an impressive Level 9 season, where she made her mark on floor with a season-high score of 9.55. And the exciting part? She's not even a freshman yet! Eve has already shown plenty of potential, and we're looking forward to seeing her continue to build on that success with some exciting skills in the works. On floor, we're hoping to see a double pike, 2.5, and front double full, while her beam lineup could feature an aerial to split jump, roundoff to 1.5 dismount, back dive mount, and layout stepout to knee. With this much potential at such an early stage in her career, Eve is on track for an exciting season, and she's definitely one to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->