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

The best college bars lineups aren't simply six routines with big skills. They're six routines that each bring something different to the table. You want the explosive releases, the effortless handstands, the smooth connections, and the routines that seem to fly by because every skill flows seamlessly into the next. The Class of 2029 already has plenty of gymnasts showing those qualities, with routines that could bring serious depth and variety to a college lineup. We're going six deep with the 2029 bars routines that have us thinking, “I can already see this in a college lineup.”    Stella Caslow brings an exciting combination of beautiful form and impressive amplitude to bars. She posted a season-high 9.65 and earned the silver medal at the Region 4 Championships, showing that she has the ability to deliver strong gymnastics when the stakes are high. But it's the way Stella moves around the bars that makes her routine especially memorable. She has the ability to truly fly off the bar, creating impressive height and separation while maintaining the clean, polished form that defines her gymnastics. Her huge piked Jaeger is an immediate standout, soaring high above the bar with plenty of amplitude and making the skill look effortless. She follows it with a Pak that continues the smooth rhythm of the routine, maintaining her beautiful lines and controlled positions throughout. Then she caps the routine with a full pirouette–double tuck dismount, giving her another opportunity to showcase both her difficulty and air awareness. The combination of big skills, beautiful form, and the ability to generate serious flight makes Stella's bars a routine that could translate beautifully to the college stage.     Lillia Pardue hit her stride at exactly the right time, finishing her season with the kind of performance that makes you excited to see what she can bring to a college lineup. She posted a season-high 9.7 at Regionals and earned the silver medal at the Region 3 Championships, showing that her best gymnastics came when the pressure was highest. That late-season momentum is a strong indication of the confidence she brings to bars when it matters most. Her Tkatchev immediately provides the wow factor, floating high over the bar with the kind of amplitude that demands your attention. From there, Lillia maintains clean lines and polished positions throughout the routine, with her bail adding another highlight to the flow of her gymnastics. But she saves one of her most impressive moments for the end. Her double layout dismount rises high and finishes with an easy-looking stick, giving the routine a confident and exciting conclusion. With a Region 3 silver medal, a 9.7 season high, and a routine that combines big release work, clean execution, and a dependable dismount, Lillia looks like a bars worker who could carry that late-season momentum straight into the college stage.     Ellie Mayer brings a graceful, polished quality to bars that makes her routine almost impossible not to admire. She posted a season-high 9.7 at Nationals, where the pressure was at its highest, and finished fifth on the event. That ability to deliver strong gymnastics on the biggest stage speaks to the composure she brings to the event, but it's the beauty of her execution that really makes Ellie stand out. Her piked Jaeger is an immediate highlight, floating beautifully over the bar with the kind of shape and control that speaks for itself. Throughout the entire routine, Ellie maintains remarkably clean lines, with her legs staying glued together from skill to skill. That attention to detail gives her bars an especially polished look, while her graceful movement makes even difficult skills feel light and effortless. There's something genuinely pretty about the way Ellie does bars, and you find yourself admiring the shapes, positions, and flow of each skill rather than simply waiting for the next big moment. With a Nationals fifth-place finish, a 9.7 season high, and a routine defined by beautiful lines and graceful execution, Ellie has the kind of bars that could add both scoring potential and artistry to a college lineup.     Deanna Vinski brings the kind of polished, high-scoring bars work that could make her a valuable piece of a college lineup. She posted a near-perfect 9.9 season high on the event, proving just how high her scoring potential can be, while also earning the silver medal at Region 8. Those results reflect the consistency and precision she brings to the event, but watching her routine reveals even more to appreciate. Deanna's clean lines and steady rhythm give her bars a smooth, controlled quality from start to finish. Her Church release floats beautifully over the bar, showcasing the combination of amplitude and control that makes the skill stand out, while her Pak continues that fluid rhythm through the middle of the routine. She never appears rushed, allowing each skill to flow naturally into the next and giving the entire routine a polished, effortless feel. She finishes with a full-on front pike 1/2 dismount, adding another exciting element of difficulty before looking to stick the landing. With a 9.9 season high, a Region 8 silver medal, and a routine built around clean execution, strong rhythm, and impressive release work, Deanna has the kind of bars package that could make a real impact at the college level.     Lily Westling brings the kind of composure and consistency that can make her a standout piece of a college bars lineup. The reigning National Champion on the event, Lily posted a season-high 9.75 at exactly the right time, showing that she has the ability to rise to the occasion when the pressure is at its highest. That championship performance is a reflection of the confidence she brings to the event and her ability to deliver when it matters most. Her routine is filled with clean, precise gymnastics, highlighted by a Maloney, bail to handstand, and beautifully vertical handstands that give the routine a polished, controlled look. She finishes with a full-out dismount, and perhaps most impressively, she has the ability to find the stick at the end of it. That combination of difficult skills, strong handstand positions, and controlled landings gives Lily the kind of complete bars package that can make an immediate impact in a college lineup. With a National title already to her name and the ability to thrive under pressure, Lily is exactly the type of bars worker you want when the stakes are highest.     It's hard to pick just one event you'd want Keria Cameron in for a college lineup, but her bars routine certainly makes a strong case for itself. She posted a near-perfect 9.9 season high on the event, showcasing the kind of scoring potential that immediately catches your attention. But beyond the number, it's the undeniable rhythm of her routine that makes her bars especially exciting. Keria moves from skill to skill with a smooth, confident cadence that already feels ready for the college stage. Her Maloney 1/2 and Pak flow beautifully together, with each skill adding to the momentum of the routine rather than interrupting it. She maintains that rhythm through the entire routine, creating the kind of polished, connected gymnastics that makes bars so enjoyable to watch. She caps it off with a full-out dismount, giving her routine the difficulty and finish needed to make an impact in a college lineup. With a 9.9 season high and a routine that combines difficulty, rhythm, and confidence, Keria looks like a gymnast whose bars could be ready to hit from the moment she steps onto the college stage.

The best college bars lineups aren't simply six routines with big skills. They're six routines that each bring something different to the table. You want the explosive releases, the effortless handstands, the smooth connections, and the routines that seem to fly by because every skill flows seamlessly into the next. The Class of 2029 already has plenty of gymnasts showing those qualities, with routines that could bring serious depth and variety to a college lineup. We're going six deep with the 2029 bars routines that have us thinking, “I can already see this in a college lineup.”