Aleena Gessel is entering her junior season with valuable Level 10 experience behind her and several exciting skills in development as she looks to take another step forward. After completing her first season at Level 10, Gessel has a strong foundation to build on, and her confident, steady presence gives her routines a sense of control and consistency. On bars, a Tkatchev and full pirouette to double tuck dismount could add another layer of difficulty to an event where clean execution is key. Vault is one to watch, with a Yurchenko layout offering an opportunity to showcase her power and form. On beam, Gessel has been training an aerial, back handspring to layout step-out, and round-off 1.5 dismount, bringing together acrobatic difficulty and a dynamic finish. Floor could provide another highlight, with a 1.5 to front pike and Rudi adding variety to her tumbling lineup. Gessel brings a composed confidence to the competition floor, pairing her developing difficulty with the kind of steady, polished execution that can make a difference. With a full Level 10 season behind her, we’re excited to see how she builds on that experience in her junior year.