TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Gymnastics has signed four recruits to the 2024 roster, the team announced on Wednesday. The talented class includes Sophie Derr, Ainsley Greever, Sophia Maisel, and Abigayle Martin.
"We are thrilled to welcome this group of young women and their families to Arizona," head coach
John Court said. "They are fantastic students, athletes and people and it has been great getting to know them in the recruiting process. This incoming class is very passionate about our program, and we look forward to assisting them on their journey to excellence while at Arizona. They are a close group that will join an experienced and committed group of returners next season."
Sophie Derr
Frisco, Texas • WOGA Gymnastics
2022 Season Highs:
VT – 9.675
UB – 9.825
BB – 9.70
FX – 9.50
- Trained at WOGA Gymnastics for 14 years under coaches Yevgeny Marchenko, Sonia Haiou, and Emmanuel Domingues
- Two-time National qualifier
- Placed second on bars at the 2022 Region 3 Championships
- 2022 Texas state champion on beam
- Finished in third place on vault and the all-around at the 2022 Texas state championship
- 2021 Texas state champion on bars
Sophie says: "I choose the University of Arizona because of how well I connected with the coaches and the other gymnasts. I love how the coaches really care about each athlete beyond gymnastics."
Coach Court says: "Sophie is a seasoned Level 10 gymnast with incredible artistry and beautiful lines. She is a tireless worker, and her presence will be immediately felt in our program. She loves Arizona, wants to learn, and will be very successful during her collegiate career."
Ainsley Greever
Naperville, Ill. • Phenom Gymnastics
2022 Season Highs:
VT – 9.80
UB – 9.60
BB – 9.575
FX – 9.475
AA – 38.20
- Trained at Phenom Gymnastics for 12 years under Marco Bravo, Jessica Holtz, and Jamie Memmenga
- 2022 National qualifier
- Placed third on vault, bars, and the all-around at the 2022 Illinois state championship
- Finished in first place on vault and beam, second place in the all-around, and third place on bars at the 2022 Region 5 Championships
- Earned the 2022 Phenom Gymnastics Leadership Award
Ainsley says: "I chose the University of Arizona because of the amazing coaches and the team atmosphere in and out of the gym. The facilities are incredible, and I instantly fell in love with the beautiful campus."
Coach Court says: "Ainsley will be a future leader in our program. She brings years of successful Level 10 experience from a competitive region. Vault is her strongest event, and she will impact all the events. She is very engaging and has an outgoing personality."
Sophia Maisel
Houston, Texas • World Champions Centre
2022 Season Highs:
VT – 9.625
UB – 9.475
BB – 9.55
FX – 9.50
AA – 38.025
- Trained at World Champions Centre for two years under Cecile and Laurent Landi
- Silver medalist in the all-around at the 2022 Texas state championship
- Placed fifth in the all-around at Regional Championship in 2022
- Finished in first place in the all-around at the 2022 Rose City Classic and the 2022 Metroplex Challenge
- 2022 USA Gymnastics Developmental National participant
Sophia says: "I chose the University of Arizona because of the school spirit, incredible coaching staff and athletic department, kindness of the gymnasts on the team, and warm weather."
Coach Court says: "Sophia is an extremely hard worker and is very coachable. Her stats increased on every event last season, and she has a range of skills that will help move our team forward. She is a natural fit for our team culture."
Abigayle Martin
Bacliff, Texas • Pearland Elite Training Center
2022 Season Highs:
VT – 9.80
UB – 9.775
BB – 9.75
FX – 9.75
AA – 38.70
- Trained at Pearland Elite Training Center for two years under coaches Nick Cedillo and Tasha Beale
- Two-time National qualifier
- Placed third on bars and beam at the 2022 Texas state championship
- Earned fifth place on floor at the 2022 Nastia Liukin Cup
- Placed third on floor and fifth on beam at the 2022 Level 10 Nationals
- 2021 Level 10 National Champion on beam
- Finished in fourth place in the all-around at the 2021 Level 10 Nationals
- Earned first place on bars and second place on beam and all-around at the 2021 Texas state championship
- Placed third on beam at Region 3 Championship in 2021
- 2021 USA Gymnastics Developmental National team member
Abigayle says: "I chose the University of Arizona because of the immediate connection I felt towards the staff and the gymnasts on the team. The coaches truly care about your growth as a person and an athlete. Plus, the amazing campus and weather is an added bonus!"
Coach Court says: "Abby practices and competes at a very high level. She is a dynamic all-arounder with a wealth of experience and will make an immediate impact at Arizona. She is a former national champion on beam, has a great work ethic and will be a strong leader while at Arizona"
