SAN JOSE, Calif.—Keira Gontkosky, Kaira Nguyen and Abigail Williams have signed with the San José State women’s gymnastics program, beginning with the 2027-28 school year, as announced by Spartan head coach Joanne Bowers.
Keira Gontkosky, Allentown, Penn., Parkland High School, Parkettes National Gymnastics Center
Trains and competes for Parkettes National Gymnastics Center
Daughter of Kelly and Robert Gontkosky
2023 & 2025 National Championship qualifier
2025 DEV Championships – tied for sixth on floor
2025 Region 7 Championship – third on floor, fourth on vault and sixth on beam and in the all-around
2025 Pennsylvania Championships – silver on flor and in the all-around and tied for third on beam
2024 Puerto Rico Classic All-Around Champion
2024 Laurie Hernandez Champions Challenge – All-Around Champion
2023 Region 7 Championships – seventh on beam and ninth in the all-around
Seven-time High Honor Roll recognition
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
“I chose San José State because I instantly felt supported by the coaches and team. They genuinely care about you as a whole person.”
Kaira Nguyen, Pearland, Texas, Pearland High School, Pearland Elite Training
Trains and competes for Pearland Elite Training
Daughter of Mary Tran and John Nguyen
2025 and 2026 National Championships qualifier
2026 DEV National Championships – tied for eighth on beam
2025 DEV National Championships – 21st on beam
2026 Region 3 Championships – second on beam, fourth in the all-around and sixth on bars
2026 Texas Championships – seventh in the all-around and eighth on vault and beam
2025 Region 3 Championships – sixth on beam, eighth on floor and ninth in the all-around
2025 Texas Championships – third on beam, fourth in the all-around, fifth on bars and sixth on vault and floor
2025-26 A Honor Roll recognition and top 15 percent of her class.
“I chose San José State because of the amazing coaches and staff and how welcoming and fun the team is. I absolutely love their energy. From the moment I stepped on campus, it immediately felt like home. I am so excited to be part of the SJSU family!”
Abigail Williams, Colorado Springs, Colo., The Village High School, Incline Gymnastics
Currently trains and competes for Incline Gymnastics in Littleton, Colo.
Parents are Donnie and Rochelle Williams
Competed for MM23 in 2025 and 2026
2026 Region 3 Championships – tied for fourth on beam, sixth on floor and ninth in the all-around
2026 Colorado Championships – silver on beam, tied for fourth on floor and seventh on bars and in the all-around
2025 Region 3 Championships – tied for fourth on floor
2025 Colorado Championships – silver on floor, third in the all-around and fourth on beam
2024 Colorado Championships – state floor champion
“One of the biggest reasons I chose San José State is, from the moment I stepped on campus, something just felt right. Everything seemed to fall into place so naturally. From the coaches and the relationships I built with them to the girls on the team and the overall support system, I could genuinely picture myself growing, not only as a gymnast but as a person. I wanted a place where I felt supported, challenged, welcomed, and surrounded by people who want to see me succeed. San José State gave me that feeling. I couldn’t be more excited to call myself a Spartan!”
Coach Bowers on the signees
“We are thrilled to officially welcome this group to our Spartan family! They represent everything we look for in a student-athlete. Beyond their incredible talent and dedication to gymnastics, they are phenomenal students, deeply supportive teammates, and genuinely wonderful people.
“We are incredibly excited to watch them grow, inspire others, and achieve great things with us. Welcome ladies!”
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