Southeast Missouri Gymnasts Shine with Six WCGNIC All-American Honors
The Southeast Missouri State University gymnastics program keeps climbing as one of the most dynamic teams in collegiate gymnastics. After the 2025 Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championship (WCGNIC), the Redhawks celebrated a huge achievement: six gymnasts earned All-American recognition.
This milestone highlights the individual excellence of these athletes. It also shows the program’s growing dominance under its coaching staff.
The official announcement from SEMO Athletics detailed the impressive performances that led to this moment for the Gymhawks.
The Rise of Southeast Missouri Gymnastics
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In recent seasons, Southeast Missouri gymnastics has built a reputation for precision and competitive excellence. The 2025 season really felt like a turning point.
The team not only qualified for the WCGNIC Finals, but also posted their highest team score of the year — an outstanding 195.0250. That score secured a second-place finish overall and reflected the talent and commitment running through the Redhawks roster.
Standout junior Taylor Ingle led the way. The team blended veteran leadership with youthful energy all season.
Experienced athletes and rising freshmen both stepped up. Every routine mattered and contributed to the team’s success.
Taylor Ingle: The All-Around Champion
Junior Taylor Ingle stole the show at the championship. She earned First Team All-American honors on vault, bars, beam, floor, and the all-around.
Her performance was spectacular, finishing with a national all-around title at 39.250. She also claimed the vault title with a 9.850, showing versatility and nerves of steel.
Ingle’s consistency and leadership made a huge impact throughout the season. She delivered top-tier performances on every event, making her one of the most complete gymnasts in the country.
She competes out of Texas Dream Gymnastics and brings serious technical skill and experience. That background really lifted the team’s overall standing.
Fresh Faces Making an Immediate Impact
Ingle’s dominance turned heads, but the 2025 season also introduced a talented freshman class. Two first-year gymnasts, Joselene Hernandez and Gracie Jones, earned First Team All-American honors for their standout routines.
Joselene Hernandez: Power and Precision on Vault
Freshman Joselene Hernandez brought an impressive mix of power and finesse. Her vault earned her First Team All-American recognition, and her bars routine landed her on the Second Team.
She represents Realis Gymnastics Academy. Hernandez’s confidence in high-stakes moments hints at a bright future as a Redhawk.
Gracie Jones: Excellence on the Bars
Gracie Jones, a freshman from Cumberland Gymnastics, earned First Team All-American honors on the bars. She’s known for clean lines and precise handstands.
Jones delivered one of the most technically sound routines at the championship. Her early success suggests she’s just getting started.
Veteran Consistency from Johnston, Kossuth, and Napolitano
Returning gymnasts also made their mark. Sophomores Ava Johnston, Jaidan Kossuth, and Jordan Napolitano brought experience and composure that helped anchor the team.
Ava Johnston: Bars Specialist and Team Leader
Sophomore Ava Johnston from Bull Run Academy of Gymnastics earned First Team All-American honors on bars. That’s a step up from her 2024 season, when she made Second Team on the same event.
Her improvement says a lot about her dedication and the coaching staff’s support. She keeps refining her routines year after year.
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Jaidan Kossuth: Poise on the Beam
Jaidan Kossuth claimed First Team All-American honors on the beam. Beam is always a mental challenge, but Kossuth, representing USA Youth Fitness Center, stayed calm and precise.
Her performance helped the Redhawks keep their momentum during key rotations. That poise proved crucial to the team’s second-place finish.
Jordan Napolitano: Strength and Style
Jordan Napolitano rounded out the honorees with Second Team All-American recognition on beam. An alum of Apex Athletic, she’s become a reliable scorer under pressure.
Napolitano’s steady growth matches the team’s overall trajectory. Her presence adds depth to SEMO’s lineup.
Team Performance and Program Growth
The Redhawks’ score of 195.0250 in the WCGNIC Finals set a season high. That kind of performance on the national stage shows how much the program has grown.
Veterans and underclassmen alike contributed big scores. It’s that mix of experience and fresh energy that’s pushed Southeast Missouri into consistent contention.
The Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) plays a big role here, too. As the governing body for NCAA and NAIA women’s gymnastics, the WCGA helps athletes like those at Southeast Missouri get the recognition they deserve.
Looking Ahead: Building on a Historic Season
With six All-American selections and a national runner-up finish, 2025 will go down as a defining year for SEMO gymnastics. The blend of elite individual performances and strong team chemistry sets them up for more to come.
As the Redhawks look to next season, they’ll focus on keeping their edge and developing their younger athletes. With leaders like Ingle returning and freshmen like Hernandez and Jones gaining experience, the future feels bright for Southeast Missouri gymnastics.
A Legacy of Excellence in the Making
This year’s team did more than just collect medals and titles. Their achievements show years of dedication, teamwork, and belief in the program’s vision.
Every All-American honor adds to the Redhawks’ growing legacy. It keeps inspiring future generations of gymnasts to aim higher.
Southeast Missouri gymnastics isn’t just showing up on the national stage—it’s thriving. The 2025 All-American honors celebrate what’s happening now and hint at even bigger things ahead.