The Faces of Gem City: 2025–2026 Competitive Team Pictures
The 2025–2026 season is here, and we couldn’t be prouder of the athletes this year representing Gem City Gymnastics & Tumbling and Quincy, IL. From gymnastics and tumbling to our two all star cheer squads, each competitive team showcases countless hours of training, teamwork, and spirit.
These official team photos highlight the groups who will compete across Illinois and beyond. Scroll down to meet the athletes, and don’t forget you can learn more about each program by visiting our Gymnastics, Tumbling, and All Star Cheer pages.
Gymnastics Team
See more about our Gymnastics Program.
Coaches: Jacob Huff, Hope Huff, Sarah Shumake, Rylee Mellon
- Sylvia Winking
- Carlie Anders
- Milah Ogle
- Dorothy Boehmer
- Josey Bockhold
- Rozalyn Brass
- Lindyn Lair
- Hadley Fry
- Lucy Biggs
- Kinsley Fuller
- Ella Wietholder
- Lily Berry
- Leigha Huckey
- Maeli Reid
- Norah Kuchy
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson
- Elinor Aubuchon
- Paityn Egley
- Eden Fimmen
- Harlow Heintz
- Ella Hockman
- McKenna Moncey
- Francesca Pezzella
- Leah Rhoads
- Charlie Schoen
- Kolbie Schutte
- Caroline Viorel
- Mia Young
- Annaleh Adams
- Adalynn Logsdon
- Nell Martin
- Elise McCluskey
- Emerald Niffen
- Arizona Phillips
- Nicole Ryck
- Kree Carter
- Sylvie Gares
- Maryn Peters
- Stella Heberlein
- Electra Adams
Tumbling Team
Learn more about Tumbling at Gem City.
Coaches: Zeke Cernea, Sydney Sherman, Anne Nash, Josey Miller, Lydia Schrand
- Ellisyn Stratman
- Mae Pittman
- Isla Ufkes
- Kaylin-Vazquez-Epperson
- Dorothy Boehmer
- Ryli Zahringer
- Hadley Trowbridge
- Morgan Venvertloh
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson
- Vivian Kuchy
- Christian Klingele
- Grace Stokes
- Kayden Hill
- Payton Palmer
- Liza Maguire
- Kashley Hunter
- Divya Sangoi
- Maelyn Hoener
- Ollie Schulte
- Ava Freesmeyer
- Audrie Baker
- Elle Ufkes
- Kya Ellefritz
- Sarah Shumake
- Ella Parker
- Galaxie Forrest
- Claire Venvertloh
- Amarion Bovan
- Weslynn Gauch
- Norah Yackley
- Callie McGowan
- Will Hesson
- Everly Gittings
- Elise McCluskey
All Star Cheer – Phoenix
Read about Gem City’s All Star Cheer program.
Coaches: Hope Huff, Ashley Schralla
- Dorothy Boehmer
- Gwen Terstriep
- Addison Bakalyar
- Remmi Hoerr
- Ava Freesmeyer
- Ashton Gilbert
- Lily Gerard
- Ellisyn Stratman
- Christian Klingele
- Jostyn Koch
- McKenzee Mellon
- Jamie Burton
- Irelyn Plenge
- Sylvia Winking
- Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson
- Eva Francis
- Maggie Householder
- Alayna Hull
- Payton Palmer
- Raelynn Weatherford
- Lila Winking
All Star Cheer – Diamonds
Learn more about Gem City’s All Star Cheer program.
Coaches: Christian Klingele, Rylee Mellon
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson
- Lyncoln Carter
- Audrianna Howe
- Charleigh Jackson
- Katelynn Myers
- Skye Turner
- Kolbie Schutte
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson
- Masin Cox
- Sabrina Mowen
- Hattie Armontrout
- Paizlynn Gower
- Jacqueline Vadaros
- Aylinn Gower
- Madilyn King
