CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois women's gymnastics welcomes two new student-athletes, Kaitlyn Ewald and Ashley Resch to the squad. They join Amelia Knight, Allie Morgan, and Abby Mueller to complete the Illini's 2020 class. Both have been on campus and participating in team activities. 

Walsh on the additions of Ewald and Resch

"Both of these young women are extremely powerful and passionate I for see them adding not only ample amount of talent and every event but also the committed and dedicated culture that we have been developing as a program. Both of these ladies have competed at the highest level, junior Olympic nationals so I am excited to watch them be confident and consistent as they step into the college arena."

Kaitlyn Ewald | All-Around
Newburgh, Ind | Castle High School 
The Zone Gymnastics | Coached by Gennadii and Svetlana Samsomov

• Level 10 JO National Qualifier
• Five-time Indiana State Champion
• Level 9 Eastern Nationals 5th All-Around

WHATCH: Vault | Bars | Beam | Floor

Why she chose Illinois:  "I chose Illinois because of its reputation for academic excellence as well as its athletic environment. The coaching staff and gymnasts were welcoming and supportive even before I arrived on campus."

Ashley Resch | All-Around
Lake in the Hills, Ill. | Crystal Lake High School 
Gym Nasti Gymnastics. | Coached by Ron Nasti

• 2x Level 10 JO Nationals qualifier
• 3^rd All-Around Illinois state meet 2019
• 4^th All-Around at Region 4 Championships

Watch: Vault | Bars | Beam | Floor

Why she chose Illinois: "I chose Illinois because I loved the team atmosphere and the focus on academics."

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