Texas Acro Takes on Nationals

Texas Acro had another impressive showing at the 2016 USA Gymnastics Championships in Providence, RI, finishing on the podium no fewer than 46 times. In addition, Texas Acro captured 5 out of 6 national team awards (by level) as well as both the JO and Rookie coaches of the year, and placed pair/groups onto all levels of USA Gymnastics national teams. Congratulations to everyone who represented our state and sport so well! Full meet results are available from USA Gymnastics.

Texas Acro elites athletes at the conclusion of USA Gymnastics Champions following the Elite Routine performance with Acro Army.

Texas Acro elites athletes at the conclusion of USA Gymnastics Champions following the Elite Routine performance with Acro Army.

Texas Acro Award Totals

  • 46 Podium finishes
  • 15 Gold Medal Pair/Groups
  • 9 Silver Medal Pair/Groups
  • 10 Bronze Medal Pair/Groups
  • Levels 6, 7, 8, 10 and International 11-16 Team Awards
  • JO Coach of the Year
  • Rookie Coach of the Year
JO Coach of the year - Jennifer Banowsky (AGSA)

JO Coach of the year – Jennifer Banowsky (AGSA)

Rookie Coach of the Year - Michael Hassey (AGSA)

Rookie Coach of the Year – Michael Hassey (AGSA)

Acrobatic Gymnastics Senior National Team

Acrobatic Gymnastics Senior National Team

Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior National Team

Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior National Team

Senior National Team

  • Maren Merwarth, Jessica Renteria (AGSA) – Women’s Pair

Junior National Team

  • Riley Chimwala, Sarah Williamson (WOGA) – 13-19 Women’s Pair

Age Group National Team

  • Devon Merwarth, Aidan Merwarth (AGSA) – Mixed Pair
  • Hannah Alonzo, Jordan Liberto (BGC) – Women’s Pair
  • Maia Berry, Camilla Hernandez, Makena Ludeman (AGSA) – Women’s Group
  • Caitlyn Mackrell, Schyler Shults, Satia Wilson (AGSA) – Women’s Group (alternate)

International Club Team

  • Savannah Stutevoss, Jessie Phillips, Emily Davis (AGSA) – 11-16 Women’s Group
  • Satia Wilson, Schyler Shults, Caitlyn Mackrell (AGSA) – 11-16 Women’s Group
  • Makayla Vasquez, Caley Teague (BGC) – 11-16 Women’s Pair
  • Reagan Dubbels, Briana Foster, Abigail, Rosilier (AGSA) – Jr Elite 12-18 Women’s Group
  • Christina Troy, Zari Carlisle (AGSA) – Jr Elite 12-18 Women’s Pair

Acrobatic Gymnastics Development Team

  • Tim Massa, Taylor Kozelsky (AGSA) – Level 8 Mixed Pair
  • Tori Jones, Valerie Jones, Angelina Gardner (AGSA) – Level 8 Women’s Group
  • Averi Hughes, Remi Nguyen, Aubrey Nguyen (BGC) – Level 8 Women’s Group
  • Daniela Romaniello, Genesis Sosa Montilla (GOSA) – Level 8 Women’s Pair
  • Angela Atkins, Rebekah Ochsner (AGSA) – Level 8 Women’s Pair
  • Makayla Jacobs, Hannah Davis (AGSA) – Level 8 Women’s Pair (alternate)
  • Kyra Dowling, Quincie Moran (AGSA) – Level 9 Women’s Pair
  • Anabelle Wells, Ryenn Gonzales (AERIALS) – Level 9 Women’s Pair
  • Paige McCormick, Sarah Ramage (WOGA) – Level 9 Women’s Pair
  • Emily Davis, Rebekah Davis (AGSA) – Level 10 Women’s Pair
  • Zoe Massa, Libby Earnest, Lauren Mackrell (AGSA) – Level 10 Women’s Group (alternate)