Reagan Murphy has established herself as one of the Class of 2028’s standout vaulters, and her Yurchenko 1.5 is a major reason why. She generates impressive height off the table while maintaining an extended body position throughout the vault, then finishes with a controlled landing. That combination of power, amplitude, and consistency was on full display last season, as Murphy never scored below a 9.8 on vault and captured the National title in her age division with a 9.925. She has continued refining her stick, and with an already impressive foundation, Murphy is positioned to make an even bigger impact on the event during her junior season.

Reagan Murphy enters her junior season looking stronger than ever, with an impressive slate of upgrades adding new difficulty to an already polished skill set. Murphy stands out for her exceptional form and beautiful artistry, bringing a level of precision and presentation that makes her routines especially eye-catching. She is training a blind change-piked Jaeger-bail connection and full-out dismount on bars, and a front aerial on beam. On floor, she is taking her difficulty to another level with a double layout, piked full-in, front layout-front Rudi, and 1.5-front layout. With her combination of elegance, execution, and growing difficulty, Murphy is an exciting junior to watch this season.

Reagan Murphy brings the type of consistency and polish that makes a bar routine stand out in a collegiate lineup. Her routine features strong vertical handstands, a blind change to piked Jaeger, a bail, and a full-out dismount that she frequently finishes with a confident stick. Murphy’s attention to execution and ability to hit the important details make her a reliable competitor on the event. With a routine that is already ready to contribute at the collegiate level, she has built a strong foundation heading into her junior year. As she continues refining her skills and adding upgrades, Murphy is a bar worker whose continued development will be exciting to follow.

Vault: 9.925, Bars: 9.675, Beam: 9.050, Floor: 9.750, All-Around: 38.400 

National vault champion Regan Murphy, earned a spectacular 9.925 on Vault and had the highest score of this 2028 class. She executed a powerful and well controlled yurchenko one-and-half with wonderful form sticking the landing. Murphy’s confident and commanding presence continued on the floor where she earned a 9.750 and second place in the Junior D division. Murphy’s electrifying routine showcased her musicality and dynamic tumbling. She completed a big round-off back handspring full in, front handspring one-and-half to double stag jump, and round-off one-and-half to front layout all with controlled landings. Whether it is her personality, power, or consistency, Murphy would make an excellent addition to the collegiate gymnastics stage.