North County Gymnastics Men's Program Produces Multiple Top 100 National Rankings
Based on national rankings pulled from the ScoreCat app, North County Gymnastics athletes earned multiple Top 100 scores in America across Levels 5 through 10 during the 2026 season. These rankings compare athletes nationwide and highlight some of the top event and all-around performances recorded this year.
For families unfamiliar with boys' gymnastics, thousands of athletes compete across the United States each season through USA Gymnastics-sanctioned competitions. Reaching a Top 100 national ranking is a significant accomplishment, especially considering the level of talent spread throughout powerhouse gymnastics states like California, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Ohio.
While USA Gymnastics has more than 3,300 member clubs nationwide across all disciplines, only a relatively small percentage maintain full boys competitive programs. With an estimated 12,000 male competitive athletes participating in USA Gymnastics-affiliated programs nationwide, earning Top 100 scores in America, North County Gymnastics athletes place among an extremely selective group of competitors.
North County Gymnastics athletes earned national placements across nearly every event, including floor, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, and high Bar.
Level 10 National Rankings
Axel Dobson
Axel Dobson continued to demonstrate why he is one of the top Level 10 athletes in the country with Top 100 scores nationally on two events:
Still Rings, 13.2, ranked 36th in America
Vault, 13.65, ranked 100th in America
Level 10 represents the highest level in the USA Gymnastics Development Program before elite gymnastics, making national rankings at this level especially competitive.
Level 9 National Rankings
Brandon Kendro
Brandon Kendro earned multiple Top 100 national placements this season:
All Around, 69.75, ranked 79th in America
Still Rings, 11.6, ranked 79th in America
Vault, 13.2, ranked 33rd in America
Floor Exercise, 12.7, ranked 46th in America
Strong all-around rankings at Level 9 require consistency across all six events, making Brandon's national placement especially impressive.
Level 7 National Rankings
Alp Temocin
Alp Temocin recorded one of the strongest overall Level 7 seasons in the country:
All Around, 68.0, ranked 63rd in America
Pommel Horse, 11.5, ranked 51st in America
Floor Exercise, 12.05, ranked 24th in America
Vault, 11.6, ranked 61st in America
High Bar, 11.6, ranked 59th in America
Floor exercise remains one of Alp's standout events nationally.
Level 6 Junior Elite National Rankings
Rocket Gundert
Rocket Gundert delivered one of the most dominant Level 6 Junior Elite seasons in the country, highlighted by a Top 5 national all-around ranking.
All Around, 56.9, ranked 5th in America
Floor Exercise, 9.7, ranked 2nd in America
Vault, 9.8, ranked 8th in America
Parallel Bars, 9.7, ranked 8th in America
High Bar, 9.6, ranked 17th in America
Still Rings, 9.3, ranked 30th in America
Pommel Horse, 9.6, ranked 16th in America
Rocket's Top 5 all-around national ranking places him among the very best athletes in the country for his division. At Western Nationals, he qualified to attend the USA Gymnastics Level 6 Junior Elite National Team camp at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Patrick Purim
Patrick Purim also earned multiple national rankings in the Junior Elite division:
All Around, 53.45, ranked 47th in America
High Bar, 9.05, ranked 61st in America
Parallel Bars, 8.7, ranked 65th in America
Vault, 9.4, ranked 78th in America
Still Rings, 9.3, ranked 44th in America
Level 6 National Rankings
Haden Cobb
Haden Cobb earned Top 100 rankings on several events this season:
All Around, 51.0, ranked 68th in America
Parallel Bars, 8.6, ranked 87th in America
Vault, 9.6, ranked 54th in America
Still Rings, 8.8, ranked 46th in America
Pommel Horse, 8.55, ranked 71st in America
Floor Exercise, 8.65, ranked 98th in America
Graham Lanning
Graham Lanning added multiple national placements as well:
All Around, 50.95, ranked 73rd in America
Parallel Bars, 8.9, ranked 52nd in America
Still Rings, 8.7, ranked 55th in America
Pommel Horse, 8.6, ranked 61st in America
Floor Exercise, 8.65, ranked 100th in America
Level 5 National Rankings
Jackson Gould
Jackson Gould earned one of the top vault scores in the country this season:
Vault, 10.0, ranked 1st in America
High Bar, 9.2, ranked 79th in America
A perfect 10.0 vault score and No. 1 national ranking are an extraordinary accomplishment at any level of gymnastics.
Levi Towers
Levi Towers also earned strong national rankings:
Vault, 9.9, ranked 12th in America
High Bar, 9.25, ranked 78th in America
Preston Tsai
Vault, 9.8, ranked 51st in America.
Remi Gundert
Parallel Bars, 9.35, ranked 86th in America.
Building One of the Strongest Boys Programs in California
The North County Gymnastics boys program has continued to grow rapidly over the last several years, producing state champions, regional champions, Western National qualifiers, Junior Elite athletes, and nationally ranked competitors.
Boys' gymnastics remains one of the most physically demanding sports in youth athletics. Athletes train strength, coordination, body control, discipline, flexibility, confidence, and mental toughness simultaneously across six events.
For many families, gymnastics also serves as the athletic foundation for future success in diving, football, baseball, martial arts, skiing, track and field, and other sports that require explosive power and body awareness.
As participation in boys' gymnastics continues to decline nationally, achieving these rankings becomes even more meaningful. Many smaller clubs across the country offer only recreational programs and do not maintain full competitive boys teams, making nationally competitive programs increasingly rare.
North County Gymnastics continues to invest heavily in boys gymnastics development, coaching education, equipment upgrades, and long-term athlete development systems designed to help athletes progress from preschool gymnastics through optional and Junior Elite levels.
Gymnastics is the foundation for all sports. Start with gymnastics, go anywhere!
"The growth of our boys' program has been exciting to watch. These rankings reflect years of consistent hard work from the athletes, coaches, and families involved. We are proud of every athlete who earned national recognition this season."— Daniel Gundert, Owner of North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids.
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By Daniel Gundert, Owner of North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids, former gymnast, lifelong coach, national gymnastics judge, best-selling author, and father of five competitive gymnasts.
FAQ
What does it mean to have a Top 100 score in America in gymnastics?
A Top 100 ranking means the athlete recorded one of the top 100 scores nationally for that event or all-around category within their level and age division during the competitive season.
What is Junior Elite gymnastics?
Junior Elite, often shortened to JE, is an advanced boys' gymnastics track within USA Gymnastics designed for athletes progressing toward elite-level competition.
How competitive is boys' gymnastics in the United States?
Boys' gymnastics is highly competitive, especially in states like California and Texas, where many of the country's top programs are located.
At what age can boys start gymnastics?
Many boys begin gymnastics at 18 months to 3 years old through parent participation and preschool gymnastics classes.
Does gymnastics help with other sports?
Yes. Gymnastics helps develop strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, body awareness, discipline, and confidence that transfer into nearly every sport.
