Following Division III gymnastics can be difficult. Unlike larger colleges that are featured on mainstream TV or conference-specific channels, catching a DIII meet can come down to juggling Facebook live feeds, Instagram highlights and the occasional FlipNow coverage. Due to this, DIII gymnasts can often fall into obscurity, especially for fans that do not live close enough to attend competitions in person. However, recruiting difficulty is on the rise, and unique skill combinations are mainstream, making DIII gymnastics one of the most interesting places to be. These 10 routines make keeping up with DIII gymnastics worth the trouble.
Vault
Kennedy O’Connor, Winona State
O’Connor competes a full-on entry vault, not commonly seen throughout the NCAA. She competed the tucked rendition last season on her way to a share of the NCGA national title. This year, she’s upgraded to a full-on, pike to maintain her 10.0 start value.
Ava Ridlehoover, Whitewater
Early preseason featured Yurchenko one and a half training videos for Ridlehoover. However, later intrasquads have showed a Yurchenko full with open hips and solid landings. Needless to say, the future is bright for the Warhawk freshman. Keep an eye out for her at the top of the vault standings this…
