TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Gymnastics has inked six signees on 2023 National Signing Day, the team announced on Wednesday. The talented class which includes Olivia Childs, Jessa Janicke, Aubrey Krohnfeldt, Amelia Rock, Jillian Silvers, and Teagan White is ranked No. 20 by College Gym News.
"Our coaching staff is excited to welcome Aubrey, Amelia, Jessa, Jillian, Olivia, and Teagan to our program," head coach
John Court said. "The class took close to two years to build, and I feel that this group will exceed our competitive standards over time. They all have a love for Arizona and want our team to succeed. They are elite students that will thrive at Arizona and they also are the first class that will start Big 12 competition next year. This is a very coachable group that will get better each year in our system. We can't wait for everyone to get to campus and get started in 2024."
Olivia Childs 
Holly Springs, N.C. | Sonshine Gymnastics
Career Highs:
VT – 9.525
UB – 9.475
BB – 9.475
FX – 9.60
AA – 37.70
- Trained at Sonshine Gymnastics for 12 years under coaches John Thorpe and Brigni Jack
- National qualifier in 2023
- Four-time North Carolina State qualifier
- Three-time Regional qualifier
Olivia says: "I developed a great relationship with the coaches throughout the recruitment process and it was clear they were interested in me as a person, a student and an athlete. Additionally, the team atmosphere was very positive and supportive. I immediately fell in love with the beautiful campus and I am excited to further my education at the University of Arizona."
Jessa Janicke 
Maple Grove, Minn. | Twin City Twisters
Career Highs:
VT – 9.900
UB – 9.550
BB – 9.70
FX – 9.775
AA – 38.425
- Trained at Twin City Twisters for 11 years under coaches Kassandra Nathe, Steve Hafeman, Sami Wozney, Seth Helland, Addison Hustad, Sarah Jantzi, and Mike Hungar
- No. 44 recruit by College Gym News
- Three-time National qualifier
- Helped the Twin City Twisters place first at the Minnesota State Meet in 2021 and 2022 and place second in 2023
- 2023 Minnesota state champion on vault
- 2021 Minnesota state champion on floor
- Placed second on bars, beam, floor, and the all-around at the 2023 Minnesota state meet
- Finished in second place on vault and beam at the 2023 Region 4 Meet
- Invited to the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Team Camp in 2021
Jessa says: "I chose the University of Arizona because it felt like a great fit for me. I love the culture, the gymnasts, the coaches, and the gorgeous campus. I can't wait to be part of this team!"
Aubrey Krohnfeldt 
Alexandria, Minn. | Desert Devils
Career Highs:
VT – 9.75
UB – 9.775
BB – 9.625
FX – 9.825
AA – 38.65
- Trained at Desert Devils for 10 years under coaches Ashley Scwalb, Geoff Eaton, and Kazimierz Segal
- No. 64 recruit by College Gym News
- Three-time national qualifier (2021-2023)
- Two-time bars state champ in 2022 and 2023
- 2021 state vault champion
- Finished in fourth place on bars at 2023 nationals
- Placed fifth on bars and sixth in the all-around at 2022 nationals
Aubrey says: "I chose the University of Arizona because I fell in love with the coaching staff, the team, and the campus. It truly feels like a home away from home."
Amelia Rock 
Buckley, Wash. | Ascend Gymnastics
Career Highs:
VT – 9.725
UB – 9.675
BB – 9.475
FX – 9.70
AA – 37.90
- Trained at Ascend Gymnastics for seven years under coaches Brett Wargo, Chris Pitre, and Sarah Korngold
- Five-time regional vault champion
- 2019 Western all-around and bar champion
- 2018 and 2021 regional all-around champion
- 2018 and 2019 Washington all-around champion
Amelia says: "I chose Arizona because I loved the team dynamic, the coaching and support staff, the beautiful campus, and the warm weather! I felt at home the minute I stepped on campus and knew that I was meant to be a Wildcat."
Jillian Silvers 
Culver City, Calif. | The Klub Gymnastics
Career Highs:
VT – 9.50
UB – 9.375
BB – 9.325
FX – 9.40
AA – 37.375
- Trained at The Klub Gymnastics for three years under Taylor Jacob and Dom Pelange
- 2021 Level 9 Westerns champion on vault, bars, and the all around
- Invited to the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Team Camp
Jillian says: "I chose the University of Arizona because of the motivating and supportive culture built within the team and the amount of care the coaches show their athletes as people. The University of Arizona highly values the investment in their student-athletes and provides the support and resources to set them up for success both academically and athletically. When I visited campus, I felt a sense of belonging and realized that this is where I was meant to be. I'm so excited to be able to be a part of such a special and talented team."
Teagan White 
Mexico, Mo. | Show-Me Gymnastics
Career Highs:
VT – 9.525
UB – 9.375
BB – 9.50
FX – 9.40
AA – 37.475
- Trained at Show-Me Gymnastics for 14 years under Kathy Sanford and Whitnee Johnson
- 2023 National qualifier
- 2019 Level 10 Missouri State Beam Champion
- Top 25 All-Around at 2023 Nationals
- Helped her club team break the Level 10 team total score and event score records for the Show-Me Gymnastics program
Teagan says: "I chose the University of Arizona because I instantly clicked with the coaches, I felt like I would fit in with the current gymnasts, and I would be pushed to be the best I can be."
