The November Recruit Report: Class of 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 recruiting picture continues to take shape, with talented gymnasts across the country putting together strong performances and making moves toward their collegiate futures. This month's Recruit Report highlights athletes to keep on your radar, from rising prospects gaining momentum to gymnasts continuing to showcase the skills and consistency that make them exciting additions to a college roster. As recruiting conversations continue, the Class of 2028 is one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4149"],"_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-6aee0b300a236"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addelyn Buck continues to stand out with an impressive combination of power and clean execution throughout her skills. On bars, we're excited about the potential of her Ray, Pak salto, and double layout dismount, along with a double pike dismount. On vault, her Yurchenko full showcases tremendous distance off the table, while her Yurchenko 1.5 into the foam has us excited about what's ahead. Addelyn has also taken an official visit to West Virginia as she continues navigating her recruiting journey. We look forward to seeing these upgrades make their way to the competition floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4561"],"_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-6aee0b300a285"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlie Herriott is an athlete who makes powerful gymnastics look effortless. Her natural power, paired with her ability to perform skills with confidence and ease, makes her especially exciting to watch heading into the season. In the gym, she's been putting together some promising upgrades, including a Yurchenko full on vault, a back handspring-tuck 1.5 dismount and switch leap–switch leap combination on beam, and an impressive collection of tumbling on floor featuring a Rudi, 2.5, and 1.5-pike. Charlie has the kind of power that translates across all four events, and we're excited to see how these upgrades come together on the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4596"],"_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-6aee0b300a2aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophie Rietdyk has a natural, effortless power that makes even the most difficult skills look simple. Her combination of strength, confidence, and controlled execution makes her an exciting athlete to watch heading into the season. On floor, we're looking forward to seeing her full-in and double pike, while her bars training includes a blind change to Jaeger, bail to handstand, vertical handstands, and a full pirouette to double tuck dismount. On beam, her aerial to back tuck is another upgrade we're eager to see in competition. Sophie has a way of making big skills look easy, and we're excited to see how her upgrades translate to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4620"],"_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-6aee0b300a2cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily Heller is entering her second level 10 season, after making a strong impact in the all-around last season. She's making a strong comeback from an ankle injury, and she's coming back with plenty of confidence and determination. She's been putting in the work on upgrades across all four events, including a Gienger and bail to handstand-toe shoot to high on bars, a back handspring to two-foot layout, back dive mount, and gainer pike dismount on beam, and a Rudi to layout step-out on floor. On vault, her Yurchenko tuck full is another skill we're looking forward to seeing this season. Lily has a confident approach to her gymnastics, attacking each skill with ease and composure. One of her standout qualities is her ability to finish strong and find the stick, making her an exciting athlete to watch as she continues building momentum this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4664"],"_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-6aee0b300a2ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaya Perry brings a powerful grace to every event, combining impressive explosiveness with a polished, controlled approach to her gymnastics. On bars, we're excited to see her Khorkina (Shaposh 1/2), strong swing, and double layout dismount, where she consistently shows the ability to find the stick. Her floor routines offer plenty of excitement, featuring a double tuck with an effortless landing, front layout to Rudi, double pike, and 1.5 to layout. On beam, her aerial, back handspring to layout step-out, and round-off to 1.5 dismount showcase her power and confidence, while her Yurchenko full on vault stands out for its strong lift off the table. Kaya has a beautiful balance of power and grace, and we're looking forward to seeing these skills shine on the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4750"],"_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-6aee0b300a313"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylee Jackson is carrying plenty of momentum from a strong Level 9 season and looks powerful heading into the new year. She's been training some exciting upgrades across all four events, including a double layout on floor, a Jaeger, Maloney, and bail to handstand on bars, and a round-off to 1.5 dismount, back handspring to layout step-out, and front tuck on beam. On vault, her strong Yurchenko full is another skill we're excited to see in competition. Kaylee's power and growing confidence make her an athlete to keep an eye on this season, and we're looking forward to seeing how she builds on last year's success as she takes the next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4327"],"_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-6aee0b300a331"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordyn Zaporzan brings a meticulous quality to her gymnastics, paying attention to the little details that make a big difference, from clean lines to a perfectly pointed toe. Her attention to form, paired with an impressive collection of skills, makes her an exciting athlete to watch this season. On bars, we're looking forward to seeing her toe-on handstand full pirouette to double tuck dismount and a Ray release. Beam is packed with potential upgrades, including a front toss, back handspring to layout to layout step-out, aerial, front aerial, and round-off to 1.5 dismount. On floor, her whip half to full and double tuck add plenty of excitement, while her Yurchenko full on vault rounds out an impressive lineup. Jordyn's commitment to precision and polished execution sets her apart, and we're excited to see her attention to detail shine on the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4703"],"_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-6aee0b300a350"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Molly Zbacnik is coming off her second Level 10 season with plenty of momentum and looks ready to continue building on that experience. She brings an elegant, polished quality to her gymnastics, combining fluid movement with the ability to perform challenging skills with control and confidence. On bars, we're excited to see her Shaposh and clear hip blind to Ezhova, while her Yurchenko full on vault adds another exciting element to her lineup. On floor, her front layout to Rudi and 1.5 to layout showcase her tumbling potential. Beam is another event to watch, with a side somi, back handspring to layout step-out, and aerial to split jump combination in the works. Molly's graceful presentation and growing skill set make her an exciting athlete to follow, and we're looking forward to seeing what she brings to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4773"],"_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-6aee0b300a36e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn Whitlow brings a strong, confident approach to her gymnastics, and we're excited to see that confidence carry over to the competition floor this season. She's been training some impressive upgrades, including a blind change to Jaeger and bail to handstand on bars, along with a Barani and back handspring to layout on beam. Floor is another event where Brooklyn has plenty of potential, with a front double full, double tuck, and 1.5 to pike in the mix. Her combination of power, confidence, and willingness to attack challenging skills makes her an athlete we're eager to watch. We can't wait to see how these upgrades come together and what Brooklyn brings to her upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4799"],"_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-6aee0b300a397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Markell Mattingly is an exciting addition to the Illinois recruiting class, and we can't wait to see what she brings to the competition floor this season! Her gymnastics stands out for its long, elegant lines and beautiful artistry, bringing a polished quality to every skill. On floor, we're looking forward to her front through to double tuck, while her beam work showcases a round-off to double full dismount, back handspring to layout to arabesque, and aerial to scale. On bars, her full pirouette to double tuck dismount and blind change to Jaeger offer plenty to watch, while her Yurchenko full adds another exciting piece to her vault lineup. Markell has a natural ability to blend difficulty with grace and presentation, making her gymnastics especially enjoyable to watch. With Illinois already in her future, we're excited to follow her continued growth this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4815"],"_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-6aee0b300a3c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amara Bullock is looking consistent and competition-ready heading into the season, with a powerful skill set that continues to impress. She brings an explosive quality to her gymnastics, pairing big skills with the control and consistency needed to make them count. On beam, we're excited to see her back handspring to layout step-out and front toss to back handspring, while her floor training includes a double front, double tuck, and 1.5 to layout. On bars, she's been working a Gienger, Pak salto, and clear hip to double tuck dismount. Her front handspring to pike half on vault into the foam has also caught our attention, showcasing just how much power and amplitude she brings to her gymnastics. Amara's ability to combine explosive skills with steady, repeatable execution makes her an exciting athlete to watch, and we're looking forward to seeing that power translate to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["96936"],"_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-6aee0b300a3f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heaven Clarke is working her way back from shoulder surgery and is looking to make a strong return to the competition floor this season. Her recovery is progressing well, and we're excited to see her building momentum with some promising skills in the gym. On beam, she's been working a back handspring to layout step-out and front tuck, while her vault training includes a layout Tsuk. On floor, her double tuck is another skill we're eager to see back in competition. Coming back from an injury takes patience, dedication, and resilience, and Heaven is showing plenty of all three. We're excited to see her hard work pay off and can't wait to watch her return to the floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4835"],"_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-6aee0b300a422"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chelsea Bridgett is a hugely powerful gymnast, and that explosiveness is evident across every event. She has an impressive ability to generate amplitude and make big skills look dynamic, giving her gymnastics an exciting presence. On bars, she's shown both a Ray and Church release, along with a Maloney to uprise, showcasing her strength and swing. Vault is another event to watch, with both a Yurchenko full and Yurchenko 1.5 in her training. On beam, her aerial to layout and pike front toss to split jump to straddle combination bring an exciting mix of difficulty and athleticism. Chelsea's natural power gives her plenty of potential to make an impact this season, and we're looking forward to seeing these skills come together under competition lights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4849"],"_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-6aee0b300a44f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danielle Dipita brings an aggressive, powerful approach to her gymnastics, attacking each skill with confidence and commitment. She has a way of making her routines feel dynamic, using her natural explosiveness to create impressive amplitude and energy throughout her gymnastics. On beam, we're looking forward to seeing her front tuck and round-off to 1.5 dismount, while her floor training includes a front layout to Rudi. On bars, her blind change to Jaeger and toe-on to front pike half dismount add some exciting difficulty. Vault is especially one to watch, with both a Yurchenko full and Yurchenko 1.5 in the works. Danielle's fearless approach and ability to generate power across all four events make her an exciting athlete to follow. We can't wait to see her bring that same attacking mentality to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4873"],"_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-6aee0b300a46f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabella Distilo stands out for her meticulous attention to artistry, bringing a beautiful sense of presentation and intention to every event. She pairs her technical ability with an appreciation for the finer details of gymnastics, from graceful connections to polished execution. On beam, we're excited to see her back dive mount, front tuck, switch leap to sheep jump, back handspring to gainer full dismount, and back handspring to layout. On bars, her Tkatchev and double layout dismount offer plenty of excitement, while her Yurchenko full on vault and double pike on floor add to an already impressive skill set. Isabella's ability to balance difficulty with artistry makes her gymnastics especially enjoyable to watch. We're looking forward to seeing her attention to detail and elegant presentation shine throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["94078"],"_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-6aee0b300a491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Kriplean has a natural ability to generate impressive power while making even her most difficult skills look effortless. Her gymnastics has an explosive quality, paired with the control and confidence to make each skill look polished. On beam, we're looking forward to seeing her side somi, back handspring to layout, and aerial, while her bars training includes a bail to handstand and full pirouette. Floor is another event where Addison's power really shines, with a double tuck, 1.5 to front pike, and Rudi in the mix. On vault, her front handspring to front pike showcases another dimension of her athleticism and explosiveness. Addison's ability to combine big power with seemingly effortless execution makes her an exciting athlete to watch, and we can't wait to see what she brings to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99485"],"_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-6aee0b300a4bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelyn Fronczke brings a beautiful combination of elegance and difficulty to her gymnastics, standing out for her long, graceful lines and polished presentation throughout each event. She has a natural fluidity to her movement that makes her gymnastics especially enjoyable to watch. On bars, we're excited to see her Ray and full-in dismount, while her beam work includes a back handspring to gainer full dismount. Her Yurchenko full on vault adds another exciting element to her lineup. On floor, Katelyn has an impressive collection of tumbling, including a double pike, front through to double full, and 2.5. Her ability to pair challenging skills with beautiful lines and graceful execution gives her gymnastics a distinctive quality. We're looking forward to seeing her bring that elegance and difficulty to the competition floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4919"],"_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-6aee0b300a4e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justice Rivers is a true powerhouse, bringing incredible height, amplitude, and energy to everything she does. She has a knack for getting tremendous lift out of her skills, making even high-difficulty elements look surprisingly effortless. Her Yurchenko 1.5 on vault is a perfect example, showcasing the kind of power that immediately catches your attention. On floor, we're excited to see her double pike and front through to double tuck, while her beam work features a standing layout step-out to arabesque and back handspring to layout step-out. Bars is equally exciting, with a blind change to Jaeger to bail combination that showcases her swing and athleticism. Justice's ability to generate so much flight and amplitude across all four events gives her gymnastics a dynamic quality that is hard to miss. She's one we're eager to watch as the season gets underway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4930"],"_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-6aee0b300a50c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma Ledesma brings a steady, confident presence to the competition floor, and her consistency is one of the qualities that makes her such an exciting athlete to follow. She approaches her gymnastics with composure, allowing her difficulty and execution to shine without looking rushed. On floor, we're looking forward to seeing her 1.5 to layout, front full to front pike, and double pike. Her bars training includes vertical handstands, a Maloney, and a full pirouette to double tuck dismount, showcasing her ability to combine technical precision with strong swing. On beam, her aerial to split jump to beat jump and back handspring to back handspring to layout series offer plenty of potential. Emma's confidence and consistency give her a strong foundation heading into the season, and we're excited to see her turn these promising skills into competitive routines. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->