From Our Gym to the NCAA
The hard work, discipline, and heart our athletes pour into gymnastics opens doors to college programs across the country. We are proud of every gymnast who has taken their talent to the next level.
Gymnastics Opens Doors
At Foothills Gymnastics Association, we believe every hour of training, every competition, and every sacrifice builds more than an athlete — it builds a future. Our gymnasts have earned scholarships and roster spots at NCAA programs across Division I, II, and III.
We celebrate every athlete who has worn our colors and gone on to compete at the collegiate level. Their success is a testament to the coaches, families, and community that rallied behind them.
Our NCAA Alumni
These athletes carried the Foothills spirit to college programs across the nation.
Kaydence Lockhart
Arizona State University
NCAA Division I
Three-time national qualifier · 2025 AZ State Championships: 2nd on vault · 2024 Valley of the Sun: 1st on vault, beam & all-around · 2024 Fiesta Bowl Invitational: 1st on vault, bars, floor & all-around · 2023 AZ State Championships: 1st on vault & bars · 2023 Never Give Up Invitational: 1st on vault, bars, beam & all-around
Jessica Schaffer
University of Washington
NCAA Division I
2026 Freshman · Debuted on vault & floor at the Best of the West Quad Meet (1/3) · Career high 9.875 on floor vs. No. 36 Rutgers (1/23) · Career high 9.850 on vault at No. 19 Ohio State (2/14) · Co-champion on vault scoring 9.850 vs. No. 50 Sacramento State (3/13)
Torri Tavenner
Sacramento State
NCAA Division I
Career highs: 9.800 on vault vs. UC Davis (3/5/22) · 9.850 on bars vs. Air Force (2/24/23) · 9.850 on floor vs. SJSU/UCD/Southern Utah (3/3/23)
On the Horizon
These rising athletes are on the path to collegiate gymnastics.
McKenna Hall
Level 10
Desert Lights Gymnastics
Amelia Morales
Level 10
Desert Lights Gymnastics
Rihannah Strojny
Level 7
Desert Lights Gymnastics
Maddie Marini
Level 10
Desert Lights Gymnastics
Help the Next Generation Compete
Your support funds competition fees, travel, and coaching that make NCAA dreams possible. Get in touch to learn how you can make a difference.