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Acrobatics & Tumbling Adds 15 on Signing Day
11/10/22 | Acrobatics & Tumbling
EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon head coach Taylor Susnara bolstered the future acrobatics and tumbling roster with the addition of 15 signees for the 2023-2024 season.
"15 strong! This recruiting class is significant for us," said Susnara. We have powerful talent coming from all over the map, each bringing different skill sets specific to our sport. Talent aside, this is a great group of young adults, and I can't wait to watch them develop and soar as Ducks! Welcome to the Oregon Family!"
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The aforementioned talent casts a wide geographic net, with signees coming from ten states and another from Wales. While acrobatics and tumbling is not a traditionally regulated high school sport, the newest Ducks possess a wide array of talents and success to thrive.
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Aliyah Alderete
San Antonio, Texas | Holy Cross of San Antonio | Stars Vipers
"Oregon has always been my dream school, and I'm proud to call it my new home away from home. I believe it is a safe environment to begin the next chapter of my life in athletics and education."
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Selah Bell
Nashville, Tenn. | Ravenwood High School | Let It Shine Gymnastics
"To simply put it, Oregon feels like home."
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Logan Davis
Las Vegas, Nev. | Bishop Gorman High School | Browns Gymnastics
"Oregon has always felt right because it's such a diverse and welcoming place. I feel it holds so many opportunities alongside chances to meet new people and thrive as an athlete."
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Avery Dodd
Albany, Ore. | West Albany High School| Empire Cheer
"I have lived in Oregon my whole life and I love it here. The people are amazing, the campus is beautiful, the school is amazing, I'm close to home, and I get to be a part of a team that I have looked up to for years."
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Emily Galan
Grand Prairie, Texas | iUniversity Prep | Spirit of Texas
"I trained my entire life as a gymnast and always wanted to be a college athlete. Oregon believed in me and gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams. The coaches made it feel like we were family and not just a team. Not only do I get to be a part of a stellar athletic program but I can continue doing what I love while getting my degree."
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Niya Hewitt
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales | Jefferson State Community College | ACE of Birmingham
"I chose Oregon because I felt a sense of home since day one. The support system and family feeling I have experienced is indescribable. I saw a future and an opportunity to grow at Oregon. I fell in love with the culture and philosophy as well as the relationships created by the coaching staff."
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Clara Hoffman
Camden, Del. | Caesar Rodney High School | First State Gymnastics
"There are so many things I love about Oregon but most notably, the atmosphere, the girls on the team, and the coaches. Go Ducks!
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Kamryn Horiuchi
Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua High School | Hawaiian Island Twisters Gymnastics
"The atmosphere, team, and coaches made me feel welcomed and safe. Not only are the athletic programs great, but the academics as well, not to mention the support for student-athletes, is amazing. Moving away is challenging, but I feel there is no other place that can make me feel the way Oregon does. I am glad that I am able to call this place my new home."
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Simarah McPherson
Stoughton, Mass. | Stoughton High School | East Celebrity Elite
"Oregon feels like a home away from home. Everyone you meet there is super friendly and welcoming. Oregon is just overall the ideal place for me to continue my academic and athletic career."
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Genesis Mitchell
Hutto, Texas | Hutto High School| Woodlands Elite
"Oregon just feels like home and where I should be. Oregon is not only a beautiful campus but there are so many opportunities. Being a student-athlete and being part of the acrobatics and tumbling team is such a blessing. I feel that I can definitely be successful and complete my journey in the field of nursing to pursue my career!"
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Brynn Mortimer
Southampton, Pa. | William Tennent High School | Ricochets Gymnastics
"I chose Oregon because of the amazing acrobatics and tumbling program. This school gave me the opportunity to travel and meet people from all over the country."
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Ashlyn Parlett
Napa, Calif. | Justin-Siena High School | Dream Xtreme
"I chose Oregon because the second I stepped on the campus it felt like home. Immediately after meeting the acro team and coaches I knew it was family. Everyone was so welcoming and the school seems to make sure their students and athletes have as much help as they need."
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Emily Rezner
Corona, Calif. | Santiago High School | California All Stars
"I love the environment and how much the school offers towards not only our education but also our athletic success. I'm also excited to experience four seasons as well!"
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Nicolette Tsiabasis
Odessa, Fla. | J.W. Mitchell High School | Premier Gymnastics
"I chose the University of Oregon because it has always been a dream of mine to go to this school and train at the Division I level. When I visited Oregon for the first time I felt overall happiness and was welcomed by the team and coaches. Oregon is absolutely beautiful and unlike anywhere I've been before. As someone who struggles in school I feel confident academically from all the support. I couldn't see myself going anywhere else. It is truly where I want to be and I'm so happy to be a part of this team."
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Sophia Wing
Georgetown, Mass. | Georgetown High School | East Celebrity Elite
"I love the atmosphere of the campus along with the close-knit family that is created with the team. The kind and supportive coaches are also something I look forward to experiencing."
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"15 strong! This recruiting class is significant for us," said Susnara. We have powerful talent coming from all over the map, each bringing different skill sets specific to our sport. Talent aside, this is a great group of young adults, and I can't wait to watch them develop and soar as Ducks! Welcome to the Oregon Family!"
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The aforementioned talent casts a wide geographic net, with signees coming from ten states and another from Wales. While acrobatics and tumbling is not a traditionally regulated high school sport, the newest Ducks possess a wide array of talents and success to thrive.
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Aliyah Alderete
San Antonio, Texas | Holy Cross of San Antonio | Stars Vipers
- Led the Stars Vipers to a championship at The Summit in 2019
- Earned a bronze medal with Stars Vipers at the Cheerleading World Championship
- Advanced to the final of The Summit on three separate occasions
"Oregon has always been my dream school, and I'm proud to call it my new home away from home. I believe it is a safe environment to begin the next chapter of my life in athletics and education."
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Selah Bell
Nashville, Tenn. | Ravenwood High School | Let It Shine Gymnastics
- Won the 2021 Tennessee all-around title in gymnastics while also claiming the state beam title
- Finished third overall in all-around competition at the Eastern Championships
- Member of the Ravenwood High School National Honor Society
"To simply put it, Oregon feels like home."
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Logan Davis
Las Vegas, Nev. | Bishop Gorman High School | Browns Gymnastics
- Qualified two times for Level 9 regionals
- Competed as a Level 10 performer
- Part of the Bishop Gorman High School National Honor Society
"Oregon has always felt right because it's such a diverse and welcoming place. I feel it holds so many opportunities alongside chances to meet new people and thrive as an athlete."
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Avery Dodd
Albany, Ore. | West Albany High School| Empire Cheer
- Won the OCCA All-State Cheerleading title in 2021
- Registered three consecutive podium finishes at the OCCA All-State Cheer Championships
- Member of the West Albany High School National Honor Society
"I have lived in Oregon my whole life and I love it here. The people are amazing, the campus is beautiful, the school is amazing, I'm close to home, and I get to be a part of a team that I have looked up to for years."
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Emily Galan
Grand Prairie, Texas | iUniversity Prep | Spirit of Texas
- Claimed a Level 8 state vault championship in Texas
- Acknowledged as a Level 9 national qualifier
- Member of the iUniversity Prep National Honor Society
"I trained my entire life as a gymnast and always wanted to be a college athlete. Oregon believed in me and gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams. The coaches made it feel like we were family and not just a team. Not only do I get to be a part of a stellar athletic program but I can continue doing what I love while getting my degree."
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Niya Hewitt
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales | Jefferson State Community College | ACE of Birmingham
- Led ACE of Birmingham to victory at the WSA Grand National Championships
- Appeared three times at the Cheerleading World Championship, earning a top-five finish each appearance
- Claimed a silver medal at NCA All-Star Nationals
"I chose Oregon because I felt a sense of home since day one. The support system and family feeling I have experienced is indescribable. I saw a future and an opportunity to grow at Oregon. I fell in love with the culture and philosophy as well as the relationships created by the coaching staff."
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Clara Hoffman
Camden, Del. | Caesar Rodney High School | First State Gymnastics
- Earned the Level 8 Acrobatic Gymnastics national championship
- Trained under Coach Sasha Glazounav at First State Gymnasitcs
- Part of the Caesar Rodney High School National Honor Society
"There are so many things I love about Oregon but most notably, the atmosphere, the girls on the team, and the coaches. Go Ducks!
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Kamryn Horiuchi
Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua High School | Hawaiian Island Twisters Gymnastics
- Guided Moanalua High School to a OIA Championship in all-girls cheer
- Claimed OIA First Team honors in competitive cheer
- Won consecutive Level 9 state titles in 2018 and 2019
"The atmosphere, team, and coaches made me feel welcomed and safe. Not only are the athletic programs great, but the academics as well, not to mention the support for student-athletes, is amazing. Moving away is challenging, but I feel there is no other place that can make me feel the way Oregon does. I am glad that I am able to call this place my new home."
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Simarah McPherson
Stoughton, Mass. | Stoughton High School | East Celebrity Elite
- Helped East Celebrity Elite claim the 2019 Cheerleading World Championships title
- Qualified for divisional state championships in track and field
- Made honor roll at Stoughton High School
"Oregon feels like a home away from home. Everyone you meet there is super friendly and welcoming. Oregon is just overall the ideal place for me to continue my academic and athletic career."
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Genesis Mitchell
Hutto, Texas | Hutto High School| Woodlands Elite
- Selected as a three-time NCA All-American
- Collected a total of nine NCA titles with Woodlands Elite
- Captured the Texas Level 10 TNT state championship
"Oregon just feels like home and where I should be. Oregon is not only a beautiful campus but there are so many opportunities. Being a student-athlete and being part of the acrobatics and tumbling team is such a blessing. I feel that I can definitely be successful and complete my journey in the field of nursing to pursue my career!"
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Brynn Mortimer
Southampton, Pa. | William Tennent High School | Ricochets Gymnastics
- Member of the William Tennent High School National Honor Society
- Made the honor roll at William Tennent HS
- Trained for 13 years with Coaches Chris Zimmerman and Sarah Lang at Ricochets Gymnastics
"I chose Oregon because of the amazing acrobatics and tumbling program. This school gave me the opportunity to travel and meet people from all over the country."
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Ashlyn Parlett
Napa, Calif. | Justin-Siena High School | Dream Xtreme
- Claimed a California all-around state title in gymnastics
- Chosen as an alternate for the Western Championships
- Made the honor roll at Justin-Siena High School
"I chose Oregon because the second I stepped on the campus it felt like home. Immediately after meeting the acro team and coaches I knew it was family. Everyone was so welcoming and the school seems to make sure their students and athletes have as much help as they need."
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Emily Rezner
Corona, Calif. | Santiago High School | California All Stars
- Guided the California All Stars Blue Crew to an eighth-place finish at Cheerleading World Championships in 2022
- Led California All Stars Blue Crew to sixth at NCA Nationals
- Helped California All Stars Blue Crew to eight place at the 2021 Cheerleading World Championships
"I love the environment and how much the school offers towards not only our education but also our athletic success. I'm also excited to experience four seasons as well!"
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Nicolette Tsiabasis
Odessa, Fla. | J.W. Mitchell High School | Premier Gymnastics
- Took home the 2022 Florida Level 8 all-around state title
- Claimed a Level 8 regional vault title in 2022
- Captured a Level 7 bars championship in 2021
"I chose the University of Oregon because it has always been a dream of mine to go to this school and train at the Division I level. When I visited Oregon for the first time I felt overall happiness and was welcomed by the team and coaches. Oregon is absolutely beautiful and unlike anywhere I've been before. As someone who struggles in school I feel confident academically from all the support. I couldn't see myself going anywhere else. It is truly where I want to be and I'm so happy to be a part of this team."
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Sophia Wing
Georgetown, Mass. | Georgetown High School | East Celebrity Elite
- Helped East Celebrity Elite claim the 2019 Cheerleading World Championships title
- Led East Celebrity Elite to three NCA championship victories
- Aided in claiming four different championships at The Summit
"I love the atmosphere of the campus along with the close-knit family that is created with the team. The kind and supportive coaches are also something I look forward to experiencing."
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