The class of 2026 is a formidable group of recruits, with many college stars in the making. While we have our set of 11 phenomenal five-stars for this ratings cycle, there were many more not far behind. The following gymnasts have something special, and with a bit more time and polishing, we can see them making the jump not only to five-stars, but to dominating in college.
Sofia Estrada
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Why she’s one to watch: Following in the footsteps of 2025 five-stars Jasmine Cawley and Jocelyn Sasson, Estrada is another impressive level 10 recruit from Brandy Johnson’s and was right on the cusp of reaching five stars herself. Her highlights include a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault that could be in lineups across the country tomorrow, as well as an easy full-in on floor. With just a few more points on beam or very slight improvement on all four events, she could continue her club’s five-star streak.
Zoey Molomo
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Why she’s one to watch: Fresh off being named to the senior national team and qualifying to the Olympic Trials, Molomo is an undoubtedly fierce competitor. As impressive as her accomplishments have been thus far, she could be truly unstoppable in college with some cleaning up of her technique, particularly on bars and beam. Downgrading…
