The August Recruit Report: Class of 2027 Bar Workers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bars continues to be one of the most technically demanding events in women's gymnastics, rewarding athletes who combine precision, rhythm, and difficulty with clean execution. The Class of 2027 features an impressive group of bar workers who are not only performing high-level routines but also expanding their skill sets with exciting upgrades this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this month's Recruit Report, we're highlighting gymnasts who have distinguished themselves on the uneven bars through standout performances, refined technique, and continued progression. These are athletes college coaches should keep an eye on as they prepare for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4130"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12380dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dakota Porter may be best known for her beam work, but her bars continue to trend upward. As a first-year Level 10, she competed a routine featuring a ½ pirouette to bail, toe shoot, and toe handstand to double tuck dismount, showcasing a smooth, steady swing throughout the event. With a Maloney release currently in the works, Porter is steadily increasing her difficulty and is an athlete to watch on bars this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4136"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e123818c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stella Fischer is a steady and reliable all-around competitor whose bars are a key strength. Her routine features a bail, clear hip handstand to toe shoot, piked Jaeger, and double layout dismount, giving her an impressive combination of difficulty and execution. With a Tkachev currently in training, Fischer continues to elevate her routine and has the tools to be a valuable contributor to any collegiate lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4137"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e1238215"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lillian Lam is a talented bar worker who showcases strong skill combinations and continued progression on the event. Her routine features a blind change to Jaeger, Pak salto, and double tuck dismount, highlighting her ability to connect challenging skills with confidence. With a full-out dismount currently in training, Lam is continuing to add difficulty and develop into an exciting bars prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4141"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e1238299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fayelee DeHart is a bar worker with an impressive amount of difficulty already in her repertoire and even more upgrades on the horizon. Her routine features a blind change to Ezhova (straddle back ½), ½ pirouette to toe shoot, and a double layout dismount, showcasing both skill level and ambition. She is continuing to push her routine with upgrades including a Jaeger release, toe handstand blind change, and full-twisting double layout dismount. With the amount of difficulty she is continuing to add, DeHart is an exciting bars prospect to watch as she progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4294"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e1238362"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aliviya Nelson is a developing bars prospect who continues to build consistency, confidence, and difficulty on the event. Her routine features a ½ pirouette to bail to handstand and a double tuck dismount, showcasing a strong foundation, clean execution, and steady progress. With a Tkachev currently in training, Nelson is continuing to expand her skill set and add another layer of difficulty to her routine. As she continues to refine her execution and grow as a bar worker, she is an athlete 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":["4405"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12383dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maria Gambino is an exciting bars prospect who showcases strong connections and continued skill development on the event. Her routine features a toe handstand to Maloney to bail connection and a toe handstand to double tuck dismount, demonstrating impressive combination work and control. She works through her routine with a steady rhythm and controlled swing. With high-level upgrades like a Church and Ray release currently in training, Gambino is continuing to push her difficulty and develop into a standout bar worker to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4095"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e1238493"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalia Pudelko is a polished bars worker who stands out for her clean lines, excellent form, and strong swing throughout her routine. She showcases impressive difficulty with a toe handstand to Maloney to Pak connection, toe handstand to blind change, toe shoot, and double layout dismount. With a toe-on full pirouette currently in training, Pudelko continues to build on an already strong foundation and is an exciting prospect to watch as she continues to refine and elevate her routine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4101"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e1238511"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexia Schmidt is a talented bars worker who showcases impressive combination skills and strong execution on the event. Her routine features a toe handstand to Shaposh to Pak connection and a full pirouette to double tuck dismount, highlighting her ability to connect difficult skills with confidence. With a Hindorff to bail currently in training, Schmidt continues to expand her repertoire and add more difficulty to her routine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4102"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e123857f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily Jackson is an exciting bars prospect who showcases impressive connections, strong technique, and a growing level of difficulty. Her routine features a toe handstand to stalder handstand to Maloney, bail to handstand, toe handstand to blind change, and ½ pirouette to double tuck dismount, demonstrating her ability to execute challenging skills with confidence. She is continuing to push her routine with upgrades including a Maloney to bail connection, Chow, and blind change to Jaeger to bail. With her continued progression and expanding skill set, Jackson is a bar worker to watch as she enters her senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4104"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12385f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cynthia Burkhart is a consistent and polished bars worker who stands out for her clean execution and steady performance on the event. Her routine features a blind change to piked Jaeger, bail to handstand, and full pirouette to double tuck dismount, showcasing strong fundamentals and confidence throughout her set. With a double layout dismount currently in training, Burkhart continues to build difficulty while maintaining the consistency and precision that make her a reliable bars competitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4109"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e123866c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Wright is a talented bars worker who stands out for her fluid swing and strong technique on the event. Her routine features a clear hip handstand to Shaposh to bail connection and a double layout dismount, showcasing both difficulty and clean execution. As she continues refining her routine, Wright is also training a Hindorff, adding another high-level release that will further strengthen an already impressive bars set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4111"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12386de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chloe La is an exciting bars prospect who already showcases impressive difficulty and clean combination work on the event. Her routine features a Maloney to Pak connection and a double layout dismount, demonstrating strong technique and rhythm throughout her set. She continues to raise her ceiling with a Ray release and full-twisting double layout dismount currently in training, making her a bar worker with significant upside heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4113"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12387fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laura Guster is a polished bars worker whose routine is highlighted by elegance, clean execution, and natural rhythm throughout the event. Her repertoire includes a blind change to Jaeger, bail to handstand, and a full pirouette to double tuck dismount, showcasing both strong fundamentals and quality composition. With her graceful presentation and steady swing, Guster is a bars athlete capable of making an impression on the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4064"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e123884b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madalyn Drummer is known as a powerhouse gymnast who particularly shines on vault and floor, but her bars are quickly becoming an event worth watching. Her routine features a Shaposh to Pak connection and a full pirouette to double tuck dismount, showcasing an impressive blend of power and technical ability. As she continues training a double layout dismount and Tkachev, Drummer is adding even more difficulty to an already strong routine, making her a well-rounded athlete with exciting potential on the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4034"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a690e12388a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amina Mackalo is a polished bars worker who stands out for her excellent handstands, clean form, and efficient swing throughout her routine. Her current set features a clear hip handstand to Hindorff, clear hip handstand to Pak salto, and a double tuck dismount, showcasing both strong fundamentals and advanced release work. She continues to build her difficulty with a Hindorff to Pak connection and double layout dismount in training, making Mackalo an exciting bars prospect for any future lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season approaching, these Class of 2027 athletes continue to raise the bar on one of gymnastics' most challenging events. Their skill, consistency, and continued progression make them bar workers worth following in the months ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->