2017 Buckeye Classic

5 Nastia Cup Qualifiers & Stellar Level 10s Headed To 2017 Buckeye Classic

5 Nastia Cup Qualifiers & Stellar Level 10s Headed To 2017 Buckeye Classic

The 2017 Buckeye Classic will be a spectacular showing of top athletes from across the country and FloGymnastics will be on site LIVE-streaming level 9s and 10s from Friday, February 3, to Sunday, February 5.

Feb 2, 2017 by Rebecca Johnson
5 Nastia Cup Qualifiers & Stellar Level 10s Headed To 2017 Buckeye Classic
The 2017 Buckeye Classic will be a spectacular showing of top athletes from across the country, and FloGymnastics will be on site LIVE-streaming level 9s and 10s from Friday, February 3, to Sunday, February 5. See the complete weekend schedule and the roster.

The field is jam-packed with talent, including the five athletes below who have already qualfied for the 2017 Nastia Liukin Cup in March.

Makarri Doggette - Buckeye

  • 2017 season-high: 38.750
  • Four-time Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier
  • Scored a 10.0 on vault last year at the 2016 Buckeye Classic en route to the AA title


Rose Casali - Southeastern

  • 2017 season-high: 38.125
  • Won AA at the 2016 Buckeye Classic with a 37.350
  • Shines on floor with opening piked full-in, won gold at the 2017 Atlanta Crown Invite


Lali Dekanoidze - Southeastern

  • 2017 season-high: 38.175
  • In 2016: 5 all-around scores about 37.0 and 3 above 38.0
  • Took 1st on beam at the 2017 Atlanta Crown Invitational with a gorgeous 9.7 routine


Lillian Lippeatt - Cincinnati Gym

  • Scored 37.40 at CGA Coaches Spectacular to qualify for 2017 Nastia Cup
  • 1st on bars at 2015 Hopes Championships
  • Won gold on floor at 2016 regionals with a 9.575
Video via Region 5 Gymnastics Insider


Natalie Wojcik - Stallone Gymnastics

  • Scored 37.725 at Star Struck Invite to qualify for 2017 Nastia Cup
  • Earned 38.475 at 2016 JO Nationals to take second AA
  • Notched big 9.775 on floor at the 2016 Nastia Cup
Video via USA Gymnastics

Other fantastic level 10s to watch at the Buckeye Classic who all finished last season ranked in the top 100 of our FloGymnastics Level 10 National Qualifiers Rankings:

Abby Heiskell (Southeastern)
Matilyn Waligora (Olympia)
Bailey Lovett (High Point)
Anne Maxim (Olympia)
Sarah Hargrove (Cincinnati)



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