Beaver Gymnast Yanish Nominated for AAI Award

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State gymnastics fifth year Kaitlyn Yanish has been named a nominee for the AAI Award, which is presented to the nation's most outstanding senior.

The AAI Award is widely considered the Heisman Trophy of women's gymnastics. AAI has been awarding this honor for more than 30 years. NCAA head coach were asked to submit a nomination for the candidate or candidates of their choice. After the initial nominations, the field will be narrowed to the top six student-athletes.

Yanish is one of 35 nominees for the award this year. The senior leader has played an integral role for the Beavers throughout her career and is a two-time All-American as well as three-time All-Pac-12…