WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Director of Gymnastics
Mike Powell has announced five newcomers to the men's program for the 2023-24 academic year. The talented incoming class features Alex Grapsas, Niko Greenly, Jared Noyman, Evan Wilkins and Gavin Zborowski.
"These five are not only very accomplished gymnasts, but also well-rounded students who are involved in their communities," Powell said. "They come to William & Mary ready to contribute to the team and make the most of a world-class educational opportunity. I'm excited to see what they do at William & Mary!"
The following is a brief look at the Tribe's 2023-24 incoming class:
Alex Grapsas
St. Louis, Mo. (Eureka High School)
St. Louis Gym Centre
Prep: Competed for St. Louis Gym Centre … Seven-time Missouri State Champion … National Champion on rings in 2022 … Region 3 Elite Team Member in 2022 … Member of the Symphonic Orchestra and the National Honor Society …
Personal: Son of Nick and Mary Grapsas … Enjoys playing the violin in his high school orchestra and hanging out with his friend and dogs.
Niko Greenly
Reno, Nev. (Reno High School)
High Sierra Gymnastics
Prep: Competed for High Sierra Gymnastics … 2023 Region 1 Ring Champion … National Champion on rings in 2018 and 2021 … Placed third on pommel horse at Nationals in 2019 … Six-time National Qualifier … Three-time Academic All-American (2019-22) … Member of the National Honor Society … Reno Evergreen Club Member … HOPE Worldwide Member … Leadership Class …
Personal: Son of Quinn and Lucy Greenly … Enjoys wakeboarding, soccer, football, hanging with friends and video games.
Jared Noyman
Palo Alto, Calif. (Palo Alto Senior High School)
SB Gymnastics
Prep: Competed for Stanford Boys Gymnastics … Represented Northern California on the All-Star Team at regionals … Member of Region 1 at the National Championships … Competed as a senior gymnast at the 2022 U.S. Classic … Academic All-American … AP Scholar … College Board Advanced Placement Program … Member of the PAHS Fishing Club … Co-founder of Custom Charcuterie and Cutting Board Business …
Personal: Son of Doron and Donna Lea Berg Noyman … Enjoys fly fishing, fly tying, surfing, chess, woodworking and POV YouTube channel for surfing.
Evan Wilkins
Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin High School)
Harpeth Gymnastics
Prep: Competed for Harpeth Gymnastics … Elite Team member in 2023 … Top three finishes at Tennessee State Championships in the All-around, rings, vault, and high bar … Competed at JO Nationals multiple times (2019-22) … Member of the National Honor Society … Expected to graduate Summa Cum Laude …
Personal: Son of Sean and Rebecca Wilkins … Enjoys fishing, cooking, bowling and nature … Co-captain of frisby golf team.
Gavin Zborowski
Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley High School)
5280 Gymnastics
Prep: Competed for 5280 Gymnastics … All-around, floor, and pommel horse Champion at 2023 Colorado States … Third on high bar and pommel horse and Seventh on rings in the 2023 Elite Team/Winter Cup Junior Event Finals … Fourth on pommel horse at the 2022 Junior Elite National Championships … Fourth on high bar at the 2022 US Championships … USAG Academic All-American (2019-23) … Earned the Ralston Valley Academic Award multiple times (2019-23) …
Personal: Son of Brandon and Denni Zborowski … Mother placed basketball and volleyball at Graceland University … Enjoys programming, skiing, reading and hiking.