University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Gymnastics Roster
Stella Kate Skenteris
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Homeschooled
- Hometown:
- Fayetteville, N.C.
- Major:
- Psychology
2026 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Skenteris will enroll at Minnesota in August to train for the 2026 season.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
A Fayetteville, N.C., native, Stella Kate competed in club Team Attraction Gymnastics under coach Monica Ward • her club honors include placing fifth on bars at the 2024 North Carolina State Championships, fifth on bars and fourth on beam at the 2025 North Carolina State Championships • Skenteris also took 10th on all-around and sixth on floor at 2025 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals • her high scores include 9.675 on vault, 9.575 on bars, 9.4 on beam and 9.450 on the floor • at her club banquet in 2024, she received the Coach's Award • in 2025, she earned Athlete of the Year and Best Performance in the regular season at her club.
PERSONAL
The daughter of Ashley Clayton and Jimmy Skenteris, she has one older brother, Michael • her step dad is Robert Clayton • plans on being a psychology major at Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"From the moment I stepped on campus Minnesota felt like home. Everyone was so welcoming and the team culture really stood out to me. It also offers the perfect balance between high level academics and athletics. From the resources for student athletes to the city of Minneapolis, I have confidence that this is where I can thrive for the next four years."
Skenteris will enroll at Minnesota in August to train for the 2026 season.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
A Fayetteville, N.C., native, Stella Kate competed in club Team Attraction Gymnastics under coach Monica Ward • her club honors include placing fifth on bars at the 2024 North Carolina State Championships, fifth on bars and fourth on beam at the 2025 North Carolina State Championships • Skenteris also took 10th on all-around and sixth on floor at 2025 Region 8 Level 10 Regionals • her high scores include 9.675 on vault, 9.575 on bars, 9.4 on beam and 9.450 on the floor • at her club banquet in 2024, she received the Coach's Award • in 2025, she earned Athlete of the Year and Best Performance in the regular season at her club.
PERSONAL
The daughter of Ashley Clayton and Jimmy Skenteris, she has one older brother, Michael • her step dad is Robert Clayton • plans on being a psychology major at Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"From the moment I stepped on campus Minnesota felt like home. Everyone was so welcoming and the team culture really stood out to me. It also offers the perfect balance between high level academics and athletics. From the resources for student athletes to the city of Minneapolis, I have confidence that this is where I can thrive for the next four years."
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