Mizzou Gymnastics Adds Fourth-Ranked Recruiting Class

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou gymnastics head coach Shannon Welker has signed the nation's fourth-ranked recruiting class, adding five gymnasts to the Mizzou program on Wednesday. Amari Celestine (Wildomar, Calif.), Grace Anne Davis (Albertville, Ala.), Victoria Gatzendorfer (Marvin, N.C.), Alonna Kratzer (Suwanee, Ga.) and Jocelyn Moore (Hillsborough, N.J.) will enroll at the University of Missouri and join the Tigers for the 2022 campaign.

The class is ranked fourth nationally by College Gym News.

"We are thrilled with our 2021 signing class," Welker said. "The combination of grace, power and competitiveness is so impressive in the gymnastics. Even more pleasing are the quality of young ladies we are welcoming to the Missouri Tiger Family. They all bring such strong work ethics, positive attitudes and passion for greatness!"

AMARI CELESTINE

Hometown: Wildomar, California
Parents: Arthur and Angela
High School: Vista Murrieta
Club: SCEGA Gymnastics
Club Coach: Kathy Strate

Five-star recruit by College Gym News
2019 vault J.O. national champion
Also tied for third on beam at 2019 J.O. Nationals
2018 Nastia Liukin Cup Junior qualifier
Four-time California state champion
Owns top Level 10 scores of 10.0 on vault, 9.825 on bars and floor, 9.75 on beam and 39.025 in the all-around

Coach Welker on Amari:
"Amari is an incredible athlete and brings a wealth of success to our team. She has so much power and an innate belief in herself that she is bound to turn heads in the NCAA. Her enthusiasm and beaming smile will make her a great Tiger!"

GRACE ANNE DAVIS

Hometown: Albertville, Ala.
Parents: Ryan and Stacy
High School: Albertville
Club: Huntsville Gymnastics Center
Club Coaches: Nicole Wall, Sarah Smith, James Linderholm

2018 Alabama state floor champion
Also placed second in the all-around at the 2018 Alabama state championships
2018 J.O. National qualifier
Owns top Level 10 scores of 9.75 on vault, 9.7 on floor, 9.6 on beam, 9.1 on bars and 37.7 in the all-around

Coach Welker on Grace Anne:
"Grace Anne is a sleeper in this class. She is an impressive gymnast and her best is ahead of her. Her positive attitude and work ethic will be assets to the Tigers."

VICTORIA GATZENDORFER

Hometown: Marvin, N.C.
Parents: Bill and Kathy
High School: Weddington
Club: Southeastern Gymnastics
Club Coach: Ludmilla Shobe

Two-time J.O. National qualifier
Finished third on floor and fourth in the all-around at the 2018 Region 8 Level 10 Championships
Owns top Level 10 scores of 9.775 on vault, 9.65 on bars, beam and floor, and 38.3 in the all-around

Coach Welker on Victoria:
"I'm so excited for Victoria to join our program. She has exquisite lines that make her gymnastics look fluid and beautiful. Her outgoing personality and leadership skills will make us a stronger team as well."

ALONNA KRATZER

Hometown: Suwanee, Ga.
Parents: Frank and Victoria
High School: Homeschooled
Club: Top Notch Training Center
Club Coach: DeShaun Holden

Junior international elite gymnast
Claimed top honors in the all-around, vault, bars and beam at the 2018 Top Notch Invitational
Won bars and placed fourth in the all-around at the 2018 National Elite Qualifier
Owns top Elite scores of 13.75 on bars, 13.5 on vault, 13.15 on floor, 12.85 on beam and 51.7 in the all-around
Owns top Level 10 scores of 9.525 on vault, 9.4 on bars, 9.25 on beam and 9.1 on floor

Coach Welker on Alonna:
"Coming from the elite program, Alonna has an array of skills she can choose from. Her skill level is very impressive, especially on bars. She has shown a great deal of toughness in her career and her elite experiences will make the Tigers better."

JOCELYN MOORE

Hometown: Hillsborough, N.J.
Parents: Andre and Jacqueline
High School: Hillsborough
Club: Arena Gymnastics
Club Coach: Ann Kolasa

2019 Region 7 vault champion
2019 New Jersey State vault and beam champion
2019 J.O. Nationals qualifier
Owns top Level 10 scores of 9.825 on vault, 9.775 on beam, 9.675 on bars and floor and 38.500 in the all-around

Coach Welker on Jocelyn:
"Jocelyn has steadily improved and will definitely turn some heads next season. She has a combination of power and technique that cannot be overlooked. Her work ethic and focus will definitely make her successful in the SEC."

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