GymHawks Sign 3 for 2027

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa gymnastics head coach Jen Llewellyn announced the signing of Morgan Braun, Sofia Caslow and Ava Mickey.

Morgan Braun
Cincinnati, Ohio
Milford High School
Queen City Gymnastics

• Five-star commit (per College Gym News)
• 2026 Nastia Cup qualifier
• Three-time Development Program National Team member ('24, '25, '26)
• 2026 Development Program national runner-up in the all-around and bars
• 2026 regional bars champion
• 2026 Ohio state champion in the all-around, bars and beam
• Four-time Level 10 regional event champion

Jen Llewellyn on Morgan Braun
"We are thrilled to welcome Morgan Braun to the Iowa Gymnastics family! She is a fierce competitor who has the ability to make an immediate impact across all four events. Her gymnastics is truly beautiful to watch, especially on bars, where she makes even the most difficult skills look effortless. Beyond her incredible talent, her energy, enthusiasm and passion for gymnastics and the University of Iowa are contagious. She embodies the competitive spirit and commitment to excellence that we value in our program. We are excited for the impact she will make, both in the gym and as we continue to build toward our program goals. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to welcome her and her family to the Hawkeyes!"

Sofia Caslow
Stilwell, Kansas
Blue Valley West High School
Xtreme Gymnastics

• Three-star commit (per College Gym News)
• Two-time Development Program national qualifier ('25, '26)
• Third-place finish on vault at the 2026 Development Program Nationals
• 2026 Missouri state champion in the all-around, vault, beam and floor
• 2025 regional vault champion

Jen Llewellyn on Sofia Caslow
"We are excited to welcome Sofia to the Iowa Gymnastics family! She brings a tremendous work ethic and a commitment to getting better every single day. We are confident that her best gymnastics is still ahead of her, and we look forward to watching her continue to grow and reach new levels in our program. Her talent is impressive, but it’s her character that makes her truly special. She has a steady, calming presence and a kind, genuine personality that will make a positive impact on our team culture. We know she will be a wonderful addition to our program, and we can’t wait to see all that she will accomplish as a Hawkeye! We are thrilled to welcome Sofia and her family to Iowa City!"

Ava Mickey
Harrison Township, Michigan 
L'Anse Creuse High School
Hunt's Gymnastics Academy

• Three-star commit (per College Gym News)
• Three-time Development Program national qualifier ('23, '25, '26)
• 2026 regional all-around, vault and bars champion
• 2025 regional vault champion
• Three-time Level 10 regional event champion
• 2025 Michigan state champion in the all-around, vault, bars and beam

Jen Llewellyn on Ava Mickey
"We are so excited to welcome Ava Mickey to the Iowa Gymnastics family! She brings an incredible work ethic and the versatility to make an impact on all four events. Her wide range of skills gives us many options and will provide routines that are sure to wow the crowd. What makes her equally special is the personality she brings to our team. Her quiet sense of humor, joyful spirit and genuine presence make her such a fun person to be around and will be a wonderful addition to our team culture. We know she will contribute in so many ways, both inside and outside the gym, and we are excited to see the impact she will have on our program's continued growth and success. We are happy to welcome Ava and her family to Hawkeye Nation!"