University of Pittsburgh Athletics
11/11/2026 4:00:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
PITTSBURGH – Pitt Gymnastics on Wednesday signed three standout student-athletes with the addition of Kylie Dacanay, Devyn Oliveira and Zoe Plummer to the roster for the 2028 season, head coach Casey Jo MacPherson announced.
"We're so excited to add another strong and well-rounded class to our program," MacPherson said. "Devyn, Kylie and Zoe are exactly the kind of student-athletes we hope to attract: great students, great gymnasts and even better people. Their character aligns so well with our culture and we can't wait to see them grow with us at Pitt."
Kylie Dacanay | La Grange Highlands, Ill. | Lyons Township HS | Level 10 Aspire Gymnastics Academy
The reigning Illinois state champion in bars, beam, floor and all-around, Dacanay is a Level 10 gymnast from La Grange Highlands, Ill., who competes for Level 10 Aspire Gymnastics Academy. She is a College Gym News three-star recruit.
Dacanay placed 10th in the all-around at the 2026 Women's Development Program Level 10 National Championships. She earned a first-place finish on beam at the 2026 Region Five Regional Championships, also claiming second on both floor and all-around at that meet. Her Level 10 career best in the all-around is 38.250.
Dacanay is the daughter of Ingrid and Greg Dacanay and has a younger sister, Kenzie.
"Kylie is a competitor with a spark, and her fun, light-hearted energy is going to be a great addition to our gym," MacPherson said. "She has a beautiful look on beam, nice bars with a dynamic dismount and she has the versatility to contribute on all four events. We can't wait to see what she accomplishes as a Panther."
Devyn Oliveira | San Carlos, Calif. | Carlmont HS | Airborne Gymnastics
One of the nation's top prep gymnastics bar competitors, Oliveira is a Level 10 gymnast from San Carlos, Calif., who competes for Airborne Gymnastics. She placed fourth on bars at the 2026 Women's Development Program Level 10 National Championships. She is a College Gym News three-star recruit.
Oliveira is a two-time qualifier for the Region One Regional Championships, earning first-place finishes on bars and in the all-around in 2026. Oliveira was the 2026 NorCal State Champion on bars and vault. Her Level 10 career bests include 38.075 in the all-around, 9.775 in the vault and 9.750 on bars.
Oliveira, the daughter of Amie Haas and Brian Oliveira, comes from an athletic family. Her mother was a collegiate track & field student-athlete at UC Irvine and her brother, Casey, is a senior track & field student-athlete at Grinnell College, an NCAA Division III member in Iowa.
"Devyn brings a steady, calm presence and a competitive edge that will serve us well as we keep climbing the national rankings," MacPherson said. "Her vault, bars, and beam routines are solid and consistent, and we're so excited to welcome her to the Pitt family."
Zoe Plummer | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Cedar Falls HS | Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy
Plummer, who has the distinction of qualifying for every state, regional, western, national and event finals competition for which she has been eligible, is a Level 10 gymnast from Cedar Falls, Iowa, who competes for Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy.
In her first year as a Level 10 gymnast in 2026, Plummer placed 13th on vault at the 2026 Women's Development Program Level 10 National Championships. At the Region Four Regional Championships, she claimed first-place finishes on vault and beam. In 2025, she recorded five scores on the America's Top-100 List. She has a Level 10 best of 9.725 on vault.
Plummer is the daughter of Steve and Jennie Plummer. She has an older brother, Jackson, and a younger sister, Avery. Many members of Plummer's extended family have competed in collegiate athletics across a variety of sports.
"Zoe loves to compete, bringing some unique skills and combinations on beam and floor that will be fun to watch along with a dynamic vault," MacPherson said. "Her gymnastics and competitiveness are on an upward trajectory that will help continue pushing Pitt up the national rankings and we're thrilled to have her joining us."
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