Five-Star Quad Signs with Florida
Four of the nation’s elite talents – Dulcy Caylor, Kieryn Finnell, Jayla Hang and Simone Rose – have officially signed with the Gators, head coach Jenny Rowland announced today.
Each member of the stellar quartet holds a five-star rating from College Gym News, underscoring the program’s continued pull among the nation’s best.
Caylor, Hang and Rose are part of the current U.S. Senior National Team, while Finnell earned a spot on the 2023–24 U.S. Senior National Team, rounding out one of the most decorated signing classes in program history.
Jenny Rowland Said:
“I couldn’t be more excited to officially welcome Dulcy, Jayla, Kieryn and Simone to the Gator Family! This group represents everything we value in our program. Extraordinary talent, competitive spirit, strong character and an unwavering drive to grow both as athletes and people. Each brings her own unique strengths and together they form one of the most dynamic and well-rounded classes in the country. Gator Nation is going to love what this group adds to our future!” – Florida Head Coach Jenny Rowland
Meet the New Gators
Dulcy Caylor
Spring, Texas
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- Four-time and current U.S. Senior National Team member (2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23). Also 2022-23 U.S. Junior National Team member
- College Gym News 5-Star recruit
- In FIG World Championships debut in 2025, advanced to all-around (13th), balance beam (8th) and floor exercise (6th) finals.
- Claimed automatic 2025 World Championships berth after posting highest all-around score at U.S. World Team Selection Camp
- Third in balance beam and eighth in all-around at 2025 Xfinity U.S. Championships
- Member of 2025 U.S. gold medal team at Senior Pan American Championships in Panama
- Traveled to Italy as U.S. 2025 and 2024 Jesolo Trophy teams. Sixth in all-around and floor in 2025 and sixth on bars in 2024.
- Seventh in uneven bars at 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Won team and all-around gold in 2022 Pan American Championships junior division
- Trains at World Champions Centre with Daymon Jones and Patrick Kiens
Coach Jenny Rowland says:
“Dulcy is an elegant and artistic gymnast with beautiful lines and a calm, composed demeanor under pressure. She brings a quiet confidence and attention to detail that elevates every event she competes on. Her drive to push limits and perform with joy fits perfectly with our Gator standard and Gator Nation will feel it from the moment she salutes.”
Dulcy Caylor says:
“I chose UF because it was a perfect fit for me. I love coaching staff and Florida offers a great combination of high-level athletics and academics. I cannot wait to be on that beautiful campus and compete with the girls in the O’Dome and feel that energy. Go Gators!”
Kieryn Finnell
Pittsford, N.Y.
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- 2023-24 U.S. Senior National Team member. Also 2023-24 and 2022-23 U.S. Junior National Team member
- College Gym News 5-Star recruit
- 2025 American Classic balance beam champion
- Competed at 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships and 2024 Core Hydration Classic
- Member of U.S. gold medal team at 2024 Pacific Rim Championships in Colombia. Also won beam.
- Silver medalist in 2023 Xfinity U.S. Championships junior division all-around and beam; bronze on bars
- 2023 Core Hydration Classic junior division all-around and beam champion; bars and floor runner-up
- Won 2023 American Classic junior division all-around; silver on bars and bronze on beam.
- Alternate for 2023 Junior World Championships in Antalya, Turkey
- Trains at Rochester Gymnastic Academy (RGA) with Barry and Youlia Coss
Coach Jenny Rowland says:
“Kieryn is a technician and competitor who performs with a rare mix of finesse and grit. She has beautiful execution, an incredible work ethic and an unmistakable love for the sport. Her dedication to excellence and her team-first attitude makes her a perfect fit for the Gator culture. Gator Nation will love her poise, determination and authenticity every time she steps into the O’Dome!”
Kieryn Finnell says:
“The reason why I chose University of Florida is because it’s the Everything School. Florida is a place where I can see myself growing as a student and a gymnast. It is a school that values hard work and excellence, which is a reflection of who I want to be. I’m most looking forward to competing in the O’Dome and working with amazing coaches. Go Gators!”
Jayla Hang
Lilburn, Ga.
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- Three-time and current U.S. Senior National Team member (2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24). Also 2022-23 U.S. Junior National Team member
- College Gym News 5-Star Recruit
- Alternate for 2025 U.S. World Championships team
- Bronze medalist for balance beam in 2025 Xfinity U.S. Championships and sixth in all-around
- 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Women’s Athlete of the Year
- Shared fifth on beam at 2025 U.S. Classic
- Gold for all-around and U.S. team at 2025 Senior Pan American Championships in Panama. Earned medals for each apparatus – silver for bars, beam and floor; bronze on vault
- Won floor exercise at 2025 Osijek World Cup in Croatia. Also earned silver on beam and bronze on vault
- Vault gold medalist at 2025 Antalya World Cup in Turkey.
- All-around, vault and floor exercise runner-up at 2025 Winter Cup
- Gold for all-around and U.S. team at 2024 Pacific Rim Championships in Colombia. Silver on beam and floor and bronze for bars
- 2022 OOFOS U.S. Championships junior division vault and beam champion; all-around runner-up and third on bars
- Took junior division all-around win at 2022 U.S. Classic
- Trains at Pacific Reign Gymnastics and coached by Cale Robinson and Steph Gentry
Coach Jenny Rowland says:
“Jayla is a powerful and confident performer who brings incredible presence and energy to every routine. She’s a fierce competitor with a contagious passion for the sport and a natural leadership quality that lifts those around her. Her vibrant, infectious style and radiant smile will capture the hearts of Gator Nation.”
Jayla Hang says:
“I’m so excited to join the Florida Gators. I chose to go to the University of Florida because of their high standards for academics and athletics. They have some of the most amazing girls and the best coaching staff. I’m really looking forward to working with all of them. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete as a team in the O’Dome. Everyone brings the highest energy and I’m so excited to be a part of that. Go Gators!”
Simone Rose
Sammamish, Wash.
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- Three-time and current U.S. Senior National Team member (2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24). Also 2023-24 U.S. Junior National Team member
- College Gym News 5-Star Recruit
- Competed at 2025 and 2024 Xfinity U.S. Championships. Fifth in 2025 all-around and also sixth on both uneven bars and floor exercise
- Silver for all-around and uneven bars at 2025 U.S. Classic
- Bronze in 2025 Winter Cup all-around and uneven bars
- 10th in 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials all-around and eighth on bars
- Won uneven bars at 2025 Jesolo Trophy in Italy and fourth in all-around
- Member of U.S.’s winning team at 2025 DTB Mixed Cup in Stuttgart, Germany
- Member of U.S. gold medal team at 2024 Pacific Rim Championships in Colombia. Also won bars and floor.
- Led U.S. team to gold at 2023 Combs La Ville International Tournament in France as won all-around and floor. Won silver on bars and bronze for vault.
- Trains at Pacific Reign Gymnastics and coached by Cale Robinson and Steph Gentry
Coach Jenny Rowland says:
“Simone is an intense and dynamic gymnast who embodies power and precision. Her athleticism and competitive fire stands out. She thrives on big moments and has the mindset of a champion that will make an immediate impact on our team’s depth and intensity. Gator Nation will love her energy, her confidence and her ability to rise when the lights are the brightest.”
Simone Rose says:
“I’m so excited to be a Gator. I chose the University of Florida because of the supportive staff who help you achieve your goals. It has one of the top academic programs as my education is also important to me. I’m excited to compete in the O’Dome and experience the arena’s energy plus compete with an amazing team. Go Gators!”
Upcoming 2026 Season
Eight with 41 All-America honors are among the Gators’ 2026 roster – Alyssa Arana, Kayla DiCello, Gabby Disidore, Danie Ferris, eMjae Frazier, Selena Harris-Miranda, Riley McCusker and Anya Pilgrim.
Get a preview of the 2026 Florida team at the Dec. 15 Gators Hype Night.
The 2026 season begins January 9 with a home quad meet versus North Carolina, Temple and West Virginia.
The Gators sold out 20 of their last 27 regular-season meets. Find season ticket information on FloridaGators.com.
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