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Kindler Inks Nation's Top Class for 2027

November 11, 2025 | Women's Gymnastics

NORMAN – Head women's gymnastics coach K.J. Kindler announced the signing of six incredible gymnasts to the program Wednesday. The 2026 class, ranked No. 1 nationally by CollegeGymNews.com, includes Presley Duke, Sofia Estrada, Madray Johnson, Evey Lowe, Izzy Stassi and Kendall Torrens.

"Since their commitment last fall, these young women have developed a strong and genuine bond," Kindler said. "Individually, they are talented and inspired – but together, they are a force. Their personalities complement one another beautifully and their shared joy for the sport radiates through everything they do, casting a bright light on our program.

"Each class contributes something unique, and to me, this one embodies pure zeal. There's never a moment of silence when they're together; the energy they create is electric. They are passionate, expressive, and bold. They are zealous leaders, disciplined workers, and artistic souls."

This is the second year in a row that the Sooners have tabbed the No. 1 class in the nation. Four of the athletes are ranked in the top 10 by CollegeGymNews.com, with three in the top four.

"Each of these women has earned her stripes through grit, resilience and heart," Kindler continued. "They've stared down challenges and turned adversity into fuel. They've lived championship moments and carried the weight of expectation with grace. They know this sport at its very best and at its most demanding and they continue to rise with unwavering purpose. They have the spirit of the Sooners who have come before them, and they will carry the OU legacy forward."

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Presley Duke | Yukon, Okla. | Yukon High School | Dynamo Gymnastics

Duke, a native of Yukon, Okla., is a level 10 gymnast out of Dynamo Gymnastics where she trains under Dennis Harrison. She joins former Sooner and three-time team national champion Alex Marks as gymnasts to join the Sooners from Dynamo.

"We have had the honor of watching Presley's entire career unfold before our eyes," Kindler said. "She has represented Oklahoma as one of the nation's top gymnasts, and her consistency, skill and technical mastery have elevated her to heights few have reached. Having grown up watching the Sooners, she now has the opportunity to inspire the next generation of Oklahomans."

Duke has had a stellar level 10 career with significant national experience and a perfect 10 on bars. A two-time Nastia Liukin Cup Qualifier, she finished second in the all-around in 2022 in the junior division. A three-time national champion, Duke earned her first all-around national title at the 2024 Women's Development Program National Championships and was the back-to-back vault national champion in 2024 and 2025. She is a two-time Development  Program National Team member.

At the regional and state levels, Duke has excelled as a three-time Oklahoma state All-Around Champion and two-time Region 3 Champion. In 2025, she was the regional vault champion, while placing second in the all-around and third on bars. Also in 2025, she swept the Oklahoma state titles, winning the all-around and all four events. In 2024, she won three regional titles on vault, bars and the all-around, while also winning four titles at the state level on vault, bars, floor and in the all-around.

"With her loyalty, calm demeanor and unwavering passion for the sport, Presley will help the Sooners thrive," Kindler said. "Sooner fans will eagerly anticipate her first competition at the LNC, where she is certain to become an immediate hometown favorite."

Also excelling in the classroom, Duke attends Yukon High School where she boasts a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Duke is the daughter of Mark and Trinette and has two sisters, Kennedy and Evey. Kennedy is currently a manager for the women's gymnastics program. Duke plans to major in kinesiology at OU.

"I chose OU because I felt like I fit in well with the team and felt a strong sense of community on campus," Duke said. "I am most looking forward to being on the team with all the girls, getting close with them and making so many fun memories together."

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Level 10 9.900 10.0 9.900 9.925 39.325

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram 

THE DUKE FILE

2025

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 1st VT; 2nd AA, UB; 6th BB; 7th FX
  • Region 3 Championships: 1st VT; 2nd AA; 3rd UB; 4th BB, FX
  • Oklahoma State Championships: 1st AA, VT, UB, BB, FX

2024

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 1st AA, VT; 2nd FX; 4th BB; 5th UB
  • Region 3 Championships: 1st VT, UB, AA; 2nd BB; 5th FX
  • Oklahoma State Championships: 1st VT, UB, FX, AA; 5th BB

2023

  • Nastia Liukin Cup
  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 1st UB
  • Region 3 Championships: 5th UB
  • Oklahoma State Championships: 2nd VT, UB, FX, AA; 3rd BB

2022

  • Nastia Liukin Cup: 2nd AA, VT, UB; 3rd BB; 4th FX
  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 4th VT, FX
  • Region 3 Championships: 1st AA, UB, BB; 2nd FX; 3rd VT
 

Sofia Estrada | Gainesville, Fla. | Alachua eSchool | Brandy Johnson's Gymnastics

Estrada, a native of Gainesville, Fla., is a level 10 gymnast out of Brandy Johnson's Gymnastics where she trains under Kelly Pitzen and Brandy Johnson.

"Thoughtful, generous, and grateful; these are just a few words that capture Sofia," Kindler said. "Her big spirit recalls some of the greats who have come through the OU gym, and she brings the commitment and tenacity needed to perform at the highest level. She pushes herself beyond limits, driven by purposeful motivation and an unrelenting pursuit of progress."

Estrada has had a strong level 10 career, including a runner-up finish on vault at the 2024 Development Program National Championships. In 2025, she swept the Florida state championships as the gold medalist on all four events and in the all-around. At the 2025 Region 8 championships, she picked up a first-place finish on bars, second place finishes on floor and in the all-around and a third-place finish on vault.

In 2024, she was the gold medalist on vault and floor at the Region 8 championships, while also finishing second in the all-around and third on beam. She was the 2024 Florida state all-around, vault, bars and floor champion and added a second-place finish on beam. Estrada was the 2023 Region 8 beam champion and the state all-around, vault, beam and floor champion.

"Exceptionally coachable and often insatiable in her quest for excellence, Sofia is also a supportive and caring teammate," Kinler continued. "She will be a crowd favorite and a strong contender on all four events for the Sooners."

Estrada attends Alachua eSchool where she boasts a 4.3 GPA and is an honor roll student. She is the daughter of Amara and Daniel and has two siblings, Aiden and Caleb.

"I decided to commit to OU because when I stepped on campus and got a feel for the team chemistry and culture, I knew it was the perfect fit for me," Estrada said. "The coaches have the utmost care for not only your gymnastics, but who you are beyond the sport. I'm so excited to contribute to the competitiveness and the legacy of the program! What I am most looking forward to being a Sooner is contributing to the outstanding legacy the program has built. I'm so eager to experience the hard work and dedication it takes to be an Oklahoma gymnast. I'm also so excited for the lifelong memories and experiences I will create with the team!"

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Level 10 9.950 9.850 9.700 9.875 39.000

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram

 
THE ESTRADA FILE

2025

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 4th UB
  • Region 8 Championships: 1st UB; 2nd AA, FX; 3rd VT; 4th BB
  • Florida State Championships: 1st AA, VT, UB, BB, FX

2024

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 2nd VT, 4th UB
  • Region 8 Championships: 1st VT, FX; 2nd AA, 3rd BB
  • Florida State Championships: 1st AA, VT, UB, FX; 2nd BB

2023

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 3rd FX, 5th AA, UB
  • Region 8 Championships: 1st BB; 3rd VT, FX; 5th AA
  • Florida State Championships: 1st AA, VT, BB, FX; 2nd UB

Madray Johnson | Dallas, Texas | Texas Connections Academy | World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA)

Johnson, a native of Dallas, Texas, is a current elite gymnast training at World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) under Anna and Valeri Liukin and Ivan Goriatchkine. Johnson will follow in the footsteps of current OU gymnast Ella Murphy and former Sooners Lara Albright, Natalie Brown, Audrey Davis, Taylor Spears and Hollie Vise as gymnasts to come to Oklahoma from WOGA. 

"Madray embodies leadership in its truest form," Kindler said. "Strong-spirited, confident and deeply loyal, she naturally draws people in and holds their attention effortlessly. Seeing her with her family, it is obvious that she is expressive and sentimental. Thoughtful and creative, she is always striving for the highest standard and inspires those around her to do the same."

Johnson brings a wealth of elite experience to Oklahoma. A member of the 2021 Junior National Team, she made her international debut at the 2021 Junior PanAmerican Championships where she helped the United States to a team gold. Individually, she won gold on beam and silver on bars and in the all-around. That same year, she represented the U.S. at the inaugural Junior Pan American Games where she helped the team to a gold medal, while winning individual gold on bars and beam. Alongside Murphy in 2022, Johnson competed at the City of Jesolo Trophy, winning team gold and individual silver in the all-around competition. During the event finals, she claimed additional silver medals on bars and beam.

At the 2023 Pan American Championships, Johnson made her senior debut and won a team gold alongside current Sooner Addison Fatta. In 2024, she competed at the Pacific Rim Championships where she helped the U.S. to a team gold and an individual silver in the all-around.

Johnson has also seen incredible success on the national stage. A two-time national team member, she placed fifth on beam at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and Winter Cup and eighth on the event at the Core Hydration classic. In 2023, she competed at the American Classic, Core Hydration Classic and the U.S. Championships where she placed eighth on beam. At the 2022 U.S. Championships, she was the all-around and beam champion in the junior division, while also finishing second on bars, third on floor and fifth on vault. She also earned a first-place finish on bars and runner-up finish on vault at the 2022 U.S. Classic.

"Sooner enthusiasts should expect a unique and artistic approach to Madray's gymnastics," Kindler continued. "She has a style that sets her apart."

Johnson is the daughter of Anne and Patrick and has two siblings, Asher and Bryghte. She has a 4.0 GPA and plans to pursue a degree in the medical field at OU.

"I chose OU because of the coaches, how the gymnastics team is a family to one another, now and after as well, and the campus," Johnson said. "I'm looking forward to being a part of the team, being pushed to my best potential and having my "family" cheering me on as I go. I'm also looking forward to furthering my education and deciding what I would like to do for my future. I can't wait to be a part of the Sooner family and everything about it."

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Senior Elite 14.000 13.800 14.050 13.550 53.900

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram 

THE JOHNSON FILE

2024

  • Pacific Rim Championships: 1st Team; 2nd AA
  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 5th BB
  • Core Hydration Classic: 8th BB
  • Winter Cup: 5th BB

2023

  • Pan American Championships
  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 8th BB
  • Core Hydration Classic
  • American Classic

2022

  • City of Jesolo Trophy: 1st Team; 2nd AA, UB, BB
  • U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 1st AA, BB; 2nd UB; 3rd FX; 5th VT
  • U.S. Classic: 1st UB; 2nd VT
  • Winter Cup: 4th VT, BB; 6th AA

2021

  • Junior Pan American Games: 1st Team, UB, BB
  • Junior Pan American Championships: 1st Team, BB; 2nd AA, UB
  • U.S. Gymnastics Championships 2nd AA, UB; 3rd BB; 6th VT, FX
  • GK U.S. Classic: 7th BB
  • American Classic: 3rd AA, UB; 6th FX; 8th VT
  • Winter Cup: 3rd AA, BB; 5th VT; 7th UB; 8th FX
 

Evey Lowe | Blue Springs, Mo. | Blue Springs High School | Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE)

Lowe, a native of Blue Springs, Mo., is a current elite gymnast training at Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) under Armine and Al Fong. Lowe is following in the footsteps of former Sooner and two-time individual NCAA Champion, Brenna Dowell as gymnasts to come to OU from GAGE.

"Evey is talkative, animated and has a presence that instantly lights up any room," Kindler said. "Confident and unwavering in her ideals, she balances that conviction with a remarkable ability to listen, adapt and engage with those around her. There is an effortless assuredness in both her character and her abilities."

A competitor at the 2024 Olympic Trials, Lowe will join Oklahoma with top-tier experience. A two-time U.S. National Team member, Lowe most recently competed at the 2025 Winter Cup where she placed second on floor and third on vault. She made her international debut in 2024 at the City of Jesolo Trophy, where she helped the U.S to a team bronze. That same year, she competed at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, placing sixth on beam.

Lowe is a four-time competitor at the Winter Cup, three-time competitor at the U.S. Classic and two-time competitor at the American Classic. At the 2023 American Classic, Lowe placed third on vault and fifth on beam, floor and in the all-around. In 2022 at the American Classic, she was third on beam, sixth on floor and seventh in the all-around. She placed sixth on beam at the 2022 U.S. Classic and eighth on beam and floor and 10th in the all-around at the 2024 Classic.

"Watching Evey at Olympic Trials was truly magical. You could feel determination, grit and intensity in every performance. OU fans will be captivated by her exceptional artistry and unmatched dynamics, a blend that makes her an unforgettable performer."

Lowe is the daughter of Bobbe and Rachel and has one sister, Laurynn. Her father, Bobbe, was a two-time All-American wrestler for the University of Minnesota and a member of the 2003 national runner-up team. Her mom, Rachel, was a cheerleader at Missouri.

She boasts a 3.842 GPA at Blue Springs High School and plans to study nursing at OU.

"I loved the community and coaches," Lowe said. "KJ definitely gives me mom away from home vibes and I love that. I love how much the girls hangout outside of practices and also the church community was amazing! I'm so excited be a part of the legacy and learning more about myself and my gymnastics while I'm there!"

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Senior Elite 13.800 13.200 13.950 13.550 53.400

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram

THE LOWE FILE

2025

  • Winter Cup: 2nd FX; 3rd VT

2024

  • City of Jesolo Trophy: 3rd Team
  • U.S. Olympic Team Trials
  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 6th BB
  • Core Hydration Classic: 8th BB, FX; 10th AA
  • Winter Cup

2023

  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
  • Core Hydration Classic
  • American Classic: 3rd VT; 5th AA, BB, FX
  • Winter Cup

2022

  • U.S. Classic: 6th BB
  • American Classic: 3rd BB; 6th FX; 7th AA
  • Winter Cup

2021

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 1st BB; 2nd AA; 5th VT

Izzy Stassi | Columbus, Ohio | Olentangy Berlin High School | Gym X-Treme

Stassi, a native of Columbus, Ohio, is a current elite gymnast training at Gym X-Treme under Amy and Ric Voorhies and Joanne Docherty.

"Positivity radiates from Izzy," Kindler said. "She has this amazing way of stepping back, seeing the whole picture, and handling things with a calm, thoughtful maturity that feels far beyond her years. She leads with her heart; kind, open, and always considerate of others."

A two-time national team member, Stassi will join the Sooners with a resume of national experience. In 2025, she placed third on vault at the U.S. Championships. At the American Classic, she was the vault and floor champion, while earning a second-place finish in the all-around and a fourth-place finish on beam. At the 2025 Winter Cup, she was seventh on vault. Stassi also competed at the U.S. Classic and American Classic in 2024.

A junior world team silver medalist in 2023, Stassi made her international debut at the Junior World Championships in Turkey. She was the 2023 U.S. National Vault Champion at the XFinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, while also finishing third in the all-around, fifth on bars and floor and sixth on beam. At the U.S. Classic, she was first on vault and fourth on beam and at the Winter Cup she was fourth on bars and floor, fifth on vault and sixth in the all-around.

In 2022, Stassi earned a second-place finish on floor at the U.S. Championships and a second-place finish on vault and third place finish on floor at the American Classic. At the U.S. Classic, she was fifth in the all-around. In 2021, she placed fourth on bars at U.S. Championships and fourth in the all-around at the U.S. Classic.

"She carries a spark within her, fueling her daily training and every performance with relentless fire," Kindler continued. "Sooner fans can expect Izzy to light up the LNC as an all-arounder for OU, well balanced and strong on all four events."

Stassi is the daughter of Kelly and Vito and has two siblings, Christian and Nino. She will graduate Summa Cum Laude with science and citizenship seals from Olentangy Berlin High School. Stassi plans to major in journalism at OU.

"I chose to commit to Oklahoma for its supportive culture that values hard work and mutual respect," Stassi said. "From the very beginning I could feel a closeness between the coaches and athletes that went beyond just winning and I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing program! I am most looking forward to all the amazing memories I am going to make with the team throughout my four years and to continue to grow as student/athlete in and out of the gym!"

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Senior Elite 13.750 13.800 13.850 13.200 53.450

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram

THE STASSI FILE

2025

  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 3rd VT; 8th FX
  • American Classic: 1st VT, FX; 2nd AA; 4th BB
  • Winter Cup: 7th VT

2024

  • Core Hydration Classic
  • American Classic

2023

  • Junior World Championships – 2nd Team
  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 1st VT; 3rd AA; 5th UB, FX; 6th BB
  • Core Hydration Classic:1st VT; 4th BB
  • Winter Cup: 4th UB, FX; 5th VT; 6th AA

2022

  • U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 2nd FX; 5th AA, VT; 8th UB
  • U.S. Classic: 5th AA; 6th UB; 8th VT
  • American Classic: 2nd VT; 3rd FX; 6th AA, BB

2021

  • U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 4th-UB; 8th FX
  • GK U.S. Classic: 4th AA; 5th UB; 6th BB
  • American Classic: 6th VT; 8th UB

Kendall Torrens | Arlington, Texas | iUprep Academy | Empire Gymnastics Academy

Torrens, a native of Arlington, Texas, is a level 10 gymnast out of Empire Gymnastics where she trains under Chris Brashier, Beatrice Mihaila and Marcus Harlin. Torrens joins former Sooner and 2019 national champion Jordan Draper as gymnasts to come to OU from Empire.

"Kendall is a hidden gem in this class," Kindler said. "From the moment I watched her in workout, I was struck by her poise and presence. She carries a quiet confidence, seemingly unaware of the full extent of her talents, potential, and natural magnetism."

Torrens has had an exceptional level 10 career, including a floor national championship in 2025 and perfect 10 on floor at the 2024 Region 3 Championships. Along with her national title in 2025, Torrens was the national runner-up on bars in 2024, while also adding a fourth-place finish on floor.

At the regional and state levels, Torrens was the Region 3 champion on bars, floor and the all-around in 2025. In 2024 she was the all-around, bars and floor regional champion, earned a second-place finish on beam and third-place finish on vault. Torrens was the 2024 Texas state all-around, bars, beam and floor champion. In 2023, she finished in second on beam and floor and third on bars and the all-around at regionals. That same year, she was the Texas state floor champion.

"Driven by an innate desire to grow and challenge herself, there is so much depth to discover behind her composed exterior," Kindler continued. "We are excited to watch her charisma, artistry and intensity shine brightly under the lights of the LNC."

Torrens is the daughter of Sandra Vasquez and Willis Torrens and has three siblings, Tristen, Mikayla and William. She attends iUprep Academy where she boasts a 4.79 GPA.

"I chose to commit to OU because of the staff, community, amazing atmosphere and more," Torrens said. "I'm excited to be a part of a team that wants more and being part of the family!"

Personal Bests Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
Level 10 9.625 9.825 9.700 10.000 38.775

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram

THE TORRENS FILE

2025

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 1st FX
  • Region 3 Championships: 1st AA, UB, FX

2024

  • Women's Development Program National Championships: 2nd UB
  • Region 3 Championships: 1st AA, UB, FX; 2nd BB; 3rd VT
  • Texas State Championships: 1st AA, UB, BB, FX

2023

  • Region 3 Championships: 2nd BB, FX; 3rd AA, UB
  • Texas State Championships: 1st FX
 


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