GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Four signed with the Gator gymnastics team in the early signing period, UF head coach
Jenny Rowland announced today.
Just eight days ago,
Skye Blakely and Team U.S.A. stepped to the top of the 2022 World Championships podium to claim gold. She joins her sister, Sloane, on the 2025 Gator team as Skye defers enrollment to continue training with eye on competing in 2024 Olympics.
Gabby Disidore of Overland Park, Kan., won silver and took fifth in the 2021 Development Program Senior A National Championships (formerly named Junior Olympics Level 10 nationals).
Skylar Draser of South Huntington, N.Y., won vault and bars plus took second in all-around and beam at the 2022 Metroplex Challenge. A member of the 2019-20 U.S. Junior National Team,
Anya Pilgrim won vault and took floor silver at the 2022 Development Program Senior C National Championships.
Jenny Rowland Said:
"The Gators gymnastics team is grateful to welcome these four to the Florida family. They all bring high levels of skill and experience to our program. They also welcome the opportunity to pursue their education at a Top 5 academic institution. I can't wait to have them perform in front of a sold-out O'Dome crowd! " – Florida Head Coach
Jenny Rowland
Meet the New Gators
Skye Blakely – Frisco, Texas
IG:
@skyeblakely_ TW:
@skyeblakely_
"Gator Nation is in for a treat! We are super grateful that Skye has made the decision to become a Florida Gator! Coming off a gold medal Team USA performance at the 2022 World Championships in Liverpool, England, her international experience, passion for greatness and love for the Gators will shine through both on and off the competition floor!"
Gabby Disidore – Overland Park, Kan.
IG:
@gabby_disidore
"We are so happy to welcome Gabby to the Gator family! Her work ethic, passion for gymnastics and commitment to be the best she can be both in and out of the gym is going to be a huge asset for the Gators! She will indeed be super impactful on any event, especially bars. "
Skylar Draser – South Huntington, N.Y.
IG:
@skylardraser
"We are so excited to officially welcome Skylar to the Gator family! Her passion and love for the Gators have never wavered. Skylar will make an immediate impact for the Gators showing off her power and strength. She can make a difference and fill any lineup position on any given event."
Anya Pilgrim – Germantown, Md.
IG:
@anyapilgrim
- 2019-20 U.S. Junior National team
- Fourth on vault and seventh in all-around in 2019 U.S. Championships' junior division
- Competed Level 10 beginning in 2022
- Vault champion, floor exercise runner-up and third on balance beam in 2022 Development Program National Championships – Senior C
- Trains at Hill's Gymnastics and coached by Kelli Hill
- Graduates from Stone Ridge High School in spring 2023
"Anya is going to shine bright in orange and blue! We can't wait for Gator Nation to see her sparkle! Her highly competitive international experience and balance of power and grace will be super impactful on all four events."
Gators In 2022:
Florida swept the 2022 Southeastern Conference
regular-season and
championship meet titles.
The Gators took second in the NCAA Championships team final. Five Gators earned a meet-high 16 All-America honors in 2022 NCAA competition, including
Trinity Thomas winning all-around, uneven bars and floor exercise.
The 2022 season begins
January 6 with a home quad meet versus Ball State, Lindenwood and West Virginia. The Gators sold out four of five home meets in 2022. Find
season ticket information on FloridaGators.com.
