Costa Mesa gymnast signs with University of Maryland

Local Gymnast signs National Letters of Intent with Maryland

The University of Maryland gymnastics team has signed three student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2010 season, associate head coach announced Friday with the national signing period underway.

Following a successful recruitment period, the Terps have inked three prospective Maryland gymnasts who have performed exceptionally both in the gym and in the classroom. Recruits Kesley Cofsky, Allison Krikorian and Briana Melander each have qualified multiple times for the Junior Olympics National Championships, while also garnering accolades for their performances in the classroom.

“It is with great pleasure that our coaching staff announces the 2010 recruitment class,” said Nelligan, who serves as the team’s recruiting coordinator and will assume head coaching duties next spring. “Kesley, Allison and Briana represent everything we look for in a Terrapin student-athlete - a high-level, top-ranked gymnast who possesses outstanding academic credentials.”

Krikorian, an accomplished gymnast coming all the way from the west coast, competes for Wildfire Gymnastics in Tustin, Calif. The Costa Mesa, Calif., native competed in the 2008 Junior Olympics National Championships in Kissimmee, Fla., and earned fourth place finishes on both the vault and balance beam, as well as a 23rd place finish in all-around. Krikorian boasts a 3.6 GPA and is considering majoring in criminology and criminal justice while at Maryland.

Ally is a student athlete at Costa Mesa High School where she is also a member of the Varsity Cheer Team and Varsity Track Team. We wish Allison all the best and will continue to watch her amazing accomplishments.