Nonqualifying

2026 Excel and Beyond

May 1–3, 2026Bloomington, ILGrossinger Motors Arena

Preliminary Emotional Performance

Final5 entriesShowcase Fri, May 1Event 113
1

Samantha Merwald

Kansas City FSC
19.17Winner
Showcase19.17 1st
2

Lia Akre

Rockford SC
15.174.00 behind 1st
Showcase15.17 2nd
3

Ainsley Clemente

Skokie Valley SC
14.684.49 behind 1st
Showcase14.68 3rd

Officials

Showcase

  • RefereeKaitlyn BeerninkHudson, IL
  • Judge 1Oana PaveleaChicago, IL
  • Judge 2Heidie JeveyGlen Ellyn, IL
  • Judge 3Ilona GallasBatavia, IL
  • Judge 4Alexis FentonWestchester, IL
  • Judge 5Sarah EasterGeorgetown, TX