Cassidy Rushlow
All-Around
Worcester, Mass./Worcester Technical
Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics
Gymnastics Background:
Rushlow competes for Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics for coaches Marlyce Morace and Andrew Leis…Was a 2018 Junior Olympics National Qualifier where she placed 11th on beam (9.475) and 16th on vault (9.600)…Won the bars (9.650) at the 2018 Regional Championships, while finishing second on vault, 11th on beam and seventh in the all-around…Won the vault (9.725) at the 2017 State Championships, placing fourth on beam and eighth in the all-around.
Personal:
Daughter of Christine and Donald Rushlow…Has two sisters, Alison and Kelsie…
Undecided on a major, but plans to pursue something in the medical field.
Why Penn State?
“I chose Penn State because from the moment I stepped onto campus, and got a chance to look at what the school was like, it immediately felt like home. Coming from Daggett Gymnastics, I think they’ve prepared me well for the next chapter in my gymnastics career. I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend Penn State and cannot wait to be a part of the women’s gymnastics team.”
Head Coach Sarah Brown on Rushlow:
“Cassidy is an amazing athlete that comes from an incredible supportive family and we are so excited to welcome her to Happy Valley. Cassidy has worked incredibly hard to improve in the gym and her hard work is paying off! She is diligent in the classroom and will bring depth to multiple line ups in the gym. Cassidy has bonded so well with the current Nittany Lions and we are excited to have her on campus full-time soon!”
All-Around
Worcester, Mass./Worcester Technical
Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics
Gymnastics Background:
Rushlow competes for Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics for coaches Marlyce Morace and Andrew Leis…Was a 2018 Junior Olympics National Qualifier where she placed 11th on beam (9.475) and 16th on vault (9.600)…Won the bars (9.650) at the 2018 Regional Championships, while finishing second on vault, 11th on beam and seventh in the all-around…Won the vault (9.725) at the 2017 State Championships, placing fourth on beam and eighth in the all-around.
Personal:
Daughter of Christine and Donald Rushlow…Has two sisters, Alison and Kelsie…
Undecided on a major, but plans to pursue something in the medical field.
Why Penn State?
“I chose Penn State because from the moment I stepped onto campus, and got a chance to look at what the school was like, it immediately felt like home. Coming from Daggett Gymnastics, I think they’ve prepared me well for the next chapter in my gymnastics career. I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend Penn State and cannot wait to be a part of the women’s gymnastics team.”
Head Coach Sarah Brown on Rushlow:
“Cassidy is an amazing athlete that comes from an incredible supportive family and we are so excited to welcome her to Happy Valley. Cassidy has worked incredibly hard to improve in the gym and her hard work is paying off! She is diligent in the classroom and will bring depth to multiple line ups in the gym. Cassidy has bonded so well with the current Nittany Lions and we are excited to have her on campus full-time soon!”