Avery Alicea showed impressive resilience last season, navigating an injury that kept her from competing all-around throughout the entire year before working through and qualifying to Nationals. She posted a season-high 38.125 in the all-around and proved her ability to deliver when it mattered most, placing third on bars with a 9.675 and seventh on beam with a 9.55 at Nationals. Alicea is strong across all four events, with bars and beam standing out in particular. Her piked Jaeger showcases impressive height and power, while her double-layout dismount finishes with an easy landing. On beam, she brings grace and precision to every skill, attacking her routine with confidence. Her ability to stay focused through adversity and return to postseason competition at such a high level makes Alicea a standout in Region 8’s Class of 2029.

Avery Alicea brings a composed and confident presence to beam, combining strong fundamentals with the potential for continued growth. Her routine features a back handspring to layout step-out, a back tuck, big leaps, a back handspring to chest mount, and a round-off to 1.5 dismount. Alicea’s clean lines, steady landings, and controlled approach allow her to perform each skill with confidence and consistency. As she continues to develop her routine and add upgrades like a front aerial, she is building an exciting foundation for the future. Entering her sophomore season, Alicea is an athlete to watch as she continues to elevate her beam work.