Head Coach Heather Brink is excited to announce the addition of four future Husker gymnasts to the 2023 women’s gymnastics signing class.
Olivia Burns (Blue Springs, Mo.), Whitney Jencks (Madison, S.D.), Jenna Sarotretto (Georgetown, Ont., Canada), and Isabel Sikon (San Antonio, Texas) have signed their letters of intent and will join the roster for Nebraska’s women’s gymnastics 2023-24 season.
“We are excited about the class of 2023, and I look forward to them joining us in Lincoln and becoming part of the Husker family,” Brink said. “Each brings their own unique strengths that will add depth to our team. I have no doubt their experience, skill level and passion will make an impact on Nebraska Gymnastics.”
Olivia Burns, Blue Springs, Missouri
Olivia Burns is a level 10 gymnast training at Xtreme Gymnastics in Lees Summit, Mo. under coach Alisha Robinson. She is a two-time Nationals qualifier and finished 11th in the all-around competition in 2022. She claimed the vault title at Regionals in 2021 as well as a fourth-place finish in the all-around. Burns was the Missouri state champion on beam in 2021 and the all-around champion in 2022.
The daughter of Brian and Karen Burns, Olivia was born on July 2, 2005. She has two sisters, Kyra and Mia. Olivia intends on majoring in sports media and communications at Nebraska.
Burns on Nebraska: “I chose Nebraska because it felt like the place I could call my home away from home. I knew the resources offered could set me up to thrive in academics and athletics while also setting me up for success after college. The team and coaches in the gymnastics program were so welcoming, and I knew I could call them a second family.”
Whitney Jencks, Madison, South Dakota
Whitney Jencks is a level 10 gymnast training at Twin City Twisters in Champlin, Minn.. Jencks finished fourth on floor and seventh in the all-around at the 2022 National Championships. She added a sixth-place finish on floor at the 2021 National Championships.
Jencks is from Madison, South Dakota, and attends Madison High School.
The daughter of David and Rachael Jencks, Whitney was born on July 22, 2005. She has three sisters, Marissa, Ainsley and Audrey, and two brothers, Ryan and Tyler.
Jencks on Nebraska: “I chose Nebraska because of this amazing team atmosphere, and I loved the coaching staff. The resources and opportunities that Nebraska offers for academics and athletics is exceptional.”
Jenna Sarotretto, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Jenna Sarotretto is a senior international elite gymnast from Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, training at Futures Gymnastics under coaches Lawson Hamer and Kim White. She is a three-time Canadian National Team member.
The daughter of Marc Sartoretto, Jackie Ferrell and the late Denis Strasbourg, Jenna was born on April 29, 2005. She has two sisters, Daniella and Julia. She intends on majoring in animal science at Nebraska.
Sarotretto on Nebraska: “I chose Nebraska because of the team atmosphere and the incredible unlimited support given to student athletes. There is truly no place like Nebraska!”
Isabel Sikon, San Antonio, Texas
Isabel Sikon is a level 10 gymnast training at Mavericks Gymnastics under coaches Steve Arkell and Gaby Avilez-Arkell. She is a three-time National Qualifier and finished 10th on vault in 2021. In 2019, Sikon was an all-around finalist at the Youth Olympic Games.
The daughter of Marcin and Elizabeth Sikon, Isabel was born on Sept. 20, 2004. She has two sisters, Mariah and Abigail. Isabel is from San Antonio, Texas, and intends on majoring in advertising and public relations at Nebraska.
Sikon on Nebraska: “I chose Nebraska because of the amazing support system and culture within the gymnastics program. Heather and Brian never failed to make me feel welcomed and appreciated. I am really looking forward to utilizing the top notch facilities and endless opportunities. The morals and values that the University and gymnastics program hold was the icing on the cake.”
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