University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Snider Adds Two Local Gymnasts to Incoming Recruiting Class
12/1/2021 2:35:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
PITTSBURGH— University of Pittsburgh head coach Samantha Snider has added two local gymnasts to the Class of 2022 recruiting class, as announced Wednesday.
Pittsburgh natives, Reyna Garvey and Jillian Zitcovich, join a talented class that includes Carla Ferzoco, Lucia Jakab, and Natalia Pawlak, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Reyna Garvey | Pittsburgh, Pa. | North Allegheny
ABOUT GARVEY
Competes for Pittsburgh Northstars… Star of the Night Award winner… Positivity Award Winner.
GARVEY ON PITT
"I am excited to go to Pitt because it is the perfect size of school with lots of activities that just happens to be in my hometown!"
SNIDER ON GARVEY
"We are delighted to add Reyna to this outstanding recruiting class. She is a hometown athlete that we anticipate competing for us immediately. She is a powerful athlete with unique skills on all four events and we look forward to having her push Pitt Gymnastics to new heights."
Jillian Zitcovich | Cranberry Township, Pa. | Seneca Valley
ABOUT ZITCOVICH
Competes for Pittsburgh Northstars… 2021 National, States, and Regionals Qualifier… Placed in Top 5 in bars, floor, and all-around at 2021 Regionals.
ZITCOVICH ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the perfect balance of athletics, academics, and the overall college experience. The best part of all is I get to take on this next chapter in my hometown city of Pittsburgh!"
SNIDER ON ZITCOVICH
"Jillian is a wonderful addition to our signing class. She will be a standout in multiple events and we expect her talent to help elevate our program. We are excited to add a hometown athlete to our roster."
Pittsburgh natives, Reyna Garvey and Jillian Zitcovich, join a talented class that includes Carla Ferzoco, Lucia Jakab, and Natalia Pawlak, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Reyna Garvey | Pittsburgh, Pa. | North Allegheny
ABOUT GARVEY
Competes for Pittsburgh Northstars… Star of the Night Award winner… Positivity Award Winner.
GARVEY ON PITT
"I am excited to go to Pitt because it is the perfect size of school with lots of activities that just happens to be in my hometown!"
SNIDER ON GARVEY
"We are delighted to add Reyna to this outstanding recruiting class. She is a hometown athlete that we anticipate competing for us immediately. She is a powerful athlete with unique skills on all four events and we look forward to having her push Pitt Gymnastics to new heights."
Jillian Zitcovich | Cranberry Township, Pa. | Seneca Valley
ABOUT ZITCOVICH
Competes for Pittsburgh Northstars… 2021 National, States, and Regionals Qualifier… Placed in Top 5 in bars, floor, and all-around at 2021 Regionals.
ZITCOVICH ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the perfect balance of athletics, academics, and the overall college experience. The best part of all is I get to take on this next chapter in my hometown city of Pittsburgh!"
SNIDER ON ZITCOVICH
"Jillian is a wonderful addition to our signing class. She will be a standout in multiple events and we expect her talent to help elevate our program. We are excited to add a hometown athlete to our roster."
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