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<b>BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS - Nov. 12. 2025</b></div>
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<b>A&T Signs Fifteen for 2026-2027 Roster</b></div>
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<i>Mulkey welcomes versatile class of new Bears on Signing Day</i></div>
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For more information contact Eliot Jones; 512-579-6478, eliot.jones1@baylor.edu</div>
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<b>WACO, Texas –</b> The Baylor acrobatics & tumbling team has signed fifteen new student-athletes for the 2027 season, announced Wednesday.</div>
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“We are excited about this 2026 signing class. I think this is one of the more well-rounded classes that we have signed,” said head coach Felecia Mulkey. “We have specialists in all positions in this class: tumblers, tops, and bases. As well as several athletes
who will play a role at numerous positions. The background of this class also varies, with athletes coming from artistic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics, youth acrobatics & tumbling, and competitive cheer. This will allow our team to continue growing and
innovating across all areas throughout their tenure on campus.”</div>
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Joining the Bears from a <b>competitive cheer</b> background are <b>Carys Liffick, Jayla Marquez, Kennedy Wilson, Anilla Castro, Alaina Thebeau, Mattea Kane, Desarae Johnson, Emery Zebold, Billie Martinez, Layne Lyda,</b> and
<b>Lauryn Caruthers</b>.</div>
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<b>Carys Liffick</b> joins Baylor from Bellevue, Washington. She will compete as a tumbler and top.<br>
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<b>Jayla Marquez</b>, a native of Fulshear, Texas, signs with Baylor as a base and will add strength to the Bears’ foundation.<br>
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<b>Kennedy Wilson</b> comes to Waco from Little Rock, Arkansas, and will contribute as both a base and tumbler.<br>
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<b>Anilla Castro</b>, from Hanover, Maryland, brings versatility to the roster and will serve as a tumbler and base.<br>
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<b>Alaina Thebeau</b> joins the Bears from Miami, Florida, and will compete as a tumbler and base.<br>
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<b>Mattea Kane</b>, a Rolesville, North Carolina, native, will serve as a tumbler and top.<br>
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<b>Desarae Johnson</b> comes to Baylor from San Antonio, Texas, and joins the team as a base.<br>
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<b>Emery Zebold</b>, from Richmond, Texas, will take on roles as a tumbler and base.<br>
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<b>Billie Martinez</b> joins Baylor from Kirkland, Washington, and will compete as a tumbler.<br>
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<b>Layne Lyda</b>, a Houston, Texas, native, brings experience in both competitive cheer and artistic gymnastics. She will serve as a tumbler and top.<br>
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<b>Lauryn Caruthers</b> comes to Baylor from Columbus, Georgia. With a background in both competitive cheer and artistic gymnastics, she will compete as a base and tumbler.<br>
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Two new Bears share experience in <b>youth acrobatics and tumbling</b>: <b>Ashley Pinkstaff</b> and
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<b>Ashley Pinkstaff</b>, from Waco, Texas, signs with Baylor as a tumbler and top. She brings experience in both artistic gymnastics and youth acrobatics and tumbling.<br>
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<b>Maggie Frazier</b> comes to Baylor from Salado, Texas, and will serve as a tumbler and top.<br>
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Joining the squad from an <b>acrobatic gymnastics</b> background are <b>Ariana Katsov</b> and
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<b>Ariana Katsov</b>, a native of Owensville, Missouri, joins the Bears as a top specialist.<br>
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<b>Giana Johnson</b>, from San Antonio, Texas, will serve as a base specialist for the Bears.<br>
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Coach Mulkey is confident that “the future is bright!”</div>
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To stay up to date all year long on all things Baylor acrobatics & tumbling, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram: @BaylorAcroTumb.</div>
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