Orlando gymnast Karelyn Vega joins Arkansas gymnastics signing class

Arkansas gymnastics coach Chris Brooks has signed five athletes to his first recruiting class, which is ranked No. 4 nationally by College Gym News, according to nwaonline.com and arkansasonline.com.

The class includes Karelyn Vega, a Level 10 gymnast with international experience who has represented Orlando Metro Gymnastics and the Puerto Rico National Team.

Other signees are Arianna Espinoza, Cambry Haynes, Mariah Moore, and Camryn Shepard, with four considered 4-star recruits and one a 3-star prospect.

Coach Brooks expressed excitement about the group’s talent and competitive drive, emphasizing their potential impact on the program and the goal to compete for SEC and NCAA Championships.

The new athletes will be eligible to compete next season, and the Razorbacks plan to showcase their team at the annual Gymback Preview on December 18 at Bud Walton.

This signing class represents a key step in building the Arkansas gymnastics program, with Vega bringing local Orlando representation to the national collegiate gymnastics scene.