COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou gymnastics team signed five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, Head Coach Shannon Welker announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. Allison Bower (Mesa, Ariz.), Madeleine Huber (St. Louis, Mo.), Brooke Kelly (Leeds, Ala.), Morgan Porter (Overland, Mo.) and Michaelee Turner (Parkville, Mo.) will all join the Tigers for the 2016 campaign.
"We are so impressed with all of these young ladies," Welker said. "I think what makes this class so special is that every one of them has the ability to be competitive on every event. We are so impressed with both their passion and character. These are the type of young women that perpetuate the Championship Culture we're building here."
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MIZZOU GYMNASTICS SIGNING CLASS |
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| Name | Hometown | Club | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Bower | Mesa, Ariz. | Desert Devils Gymnastics | ||||
| Madeleine Huber | St. Louis, Mo. | Team Central Gymnastics Academy | ||||
| Brooke Kelly | Leeds, Ala. | Mountain Brook Gymnastics | ||||
| Morgan Porter | Overland, Mo. | Team Central Gymnastics Academy | ||||
| Michaelee Turner | Parkville, Mo. | Mercury Gymnastics | ||||
Left-Right: Allison Bower, Madeleine Huber, Michaelee Turner, Morgan Porter and Brooke Kelly
ACCOLADES:
• 2014 Level 10 National Invitation Tournament all-around champion
• Also took fifth on both vault and bars at the 2014 Level 10 National Invitation Tournament
• Arizona state champion on vault, beam and in the all-around in 2014
• Placed second in the all-around and tied for second on bars at the 2013 Region 1 Level 10
Championships
• Boasts career high scores of 9.6 on vault, 9.5 on bars, 9.625 on beam, 9.5 on floor and 37.85
in the all-around
• Mother competed at Nebraska and was the 1990 Big 8 All-Around Champion
• Brother, Allan, is a member of the Oklahoma men's gymnastics team
Parents: Jane and David Bower
Club: Desert Devils Gymnastics
Club Coaches: Wes Jones and Ashley Schwalb
Coach Welker on Allison: "We are so excited to have Allison join our Tiger family. She will make an immediate impact with her ability to contribute on every event. Allison is a great competitor and has displayed that she is confident and poised when it counts!"
Why Allison chose Mizzou: "I chose Mizzou of the supportive atmosphere and incredible coaching staff. It's such a beautiful school, and I can't wait to be a Tiger!"
ACCOLADES:
• Placed fourth on vault (9.775) at 2014 Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals
• Claimed the Region IV Level 10 vault, bars and all-around titles
• Won vault and tied for fifth on floor at the 2013 Region IV Championships
• At the 2013 Missouri State Championships, took first on bars, second in the all-around and third on vault
• Has high scores of 9.775 on vault, 9.65 on bars, 9.425 on floor and 37.975 in the all-around
Parents: Mary Grace and Dan Huber
Club: Team Central Gymnastics Academy
Club Coaches: Tom Stevens and Amy Roberts
Coach Welker on Madeleine: "It is always exciting when we have in state young women joining our program. Madeleine has a rare combination of power and grace, her gymnastics is so pretty. Her athletic ability and bright personality will certainly have a very positive impact on Mizzou Gymnastics!"
Why Madeleine chose Mizzou: "When my two oldest brothers attended the University of Missouri, my parents and I enjoyed visiting them. I quickly became very comfortable on campus and loved going to the gymnastics meets. Becoming a Missouri gymnast soon became my long-term goal."
ACCOLADES:
• 2014 Level 10 Junior Olympic national champion on bars with a career best 9.7
• Also took seventh on vault and beam and 10th in the all-around at 2014 JO Nationals
• Took third on bars and fifth in the all-around at the 2014 Level 10 Region VIII Championships
• Claimed the bars, beam, floor and all-around titles at the 2014 Level 10 Alabama State Championships
• Boasts high scores of 9.6 on vault, 9.7 on bars, 9.675 on beam, 9.425 on floor and 37.975 in the all-around
Mother: Karen Kelly
Club: Mountain Brook Gymnastics
Club Coaches: Helen Nabors and Michelle Dent
Coach Welker on Brooke: "This young lady has so much energy and passion for gymnastics, she will have an immediate impact on our program. Brooke's balanced ability on all events is one of the things that make her special. She has such a nice look to her gymnastics and has a `wow' factor for sure!"
Why Brooke chose Mizzou: I chose Mizzou because the campus is beautiful, it has a top ranked medical school and the gymnastics coaching staff is awesome. I also love that Mizzou is now is the SEC since I've grown up loving SEC football."
ACCOLADES:
• Competed at the 2014 Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals
• Claimed the Level 10 Region IV vault and bars titles, while also placing second on floor and in the all-around
• Swept all events at the 2014 Level 10 Missouri State Championships, as she claimed titles on vault, bars, beam, floor and in the all-around
• Won the all-around titles at the 2013 Region IV and Missouri State championships
• Boasts high scores of 9.7 on vault, 9.725 on bars, 9.65 on beam, 9.675 on floor and 38.15 in the all-around
Mother: Jennifer Porter
Club: Team Central Gymnastics Academy
Club Coaches: Tom Stevens and Amy Roberts
Coach Welker on Morgan: "This young lady is pure power with some big gymnastics to match. Morgan's enthusiasm for gymnastics is undeniable, as is her work ethic. We are excited to see her impact on our Championship Culture and Mizzou Gymnastics"
Why Morgan chose Mizzou: I chose Mizzou for one, it is very close to home so it is really convenient to see my mom. Two, the gymnastics program is outstanding! I love the team and the coaches, they're very welcoming. Lastly, the campus is absolutely beautiful, there's so much to explore."
ACCOLADES:
• Competed at the 2014 Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals
• Had finishes of second in the all-around, beam and floor, third on bars and fourth on vault at the 2014 Level 10 Regionals
• 2014 Missouri State Level 10 Champion on vault, bars, floor and all-around
• Tied for the beam title and took second on floor at the Level 10 2013 Missouri State Championships
• Boasts high scores of 965 on vault, 9.525 on bars, 9.5 on beam, 9.575 on floor and 37.4 in the all-around
Parents: Lee Ann and Clifford Turner
Club: Mercury Gymnastics
Club Coaches: Laura Habel
Coach Welker on Michaelee: "Michaelee has such beautiful lines, which makes her gymnastics look so elegant. She has and continues to make solid progress on all events. We are confident she will have a definite impact on Mizzou Gymnastics next season!"
Why Michaelee chose Mizzou: "I chose Mizzou because I love the team atmosphere and the coaches. The school's great athletics and academics make it the right place for me."