Carley Stalder

Position:
All Around
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Jackson
Hometown:
North Canton, OH

SALEEM ON STALDER: “Carley is an incredible young woman who will make an immediate impact in multiple events as a freshman. She has an amazing work ethic and a drive to continue improving, and I truly believe she hasn’t even come close to reaching her full potential. Her Midwest values and strong character are exactly what we look for in our student-athletes, and I have no doubt that she will mesh seamlessly with the culture we’ve worked so hard to build here. Beyond her athletic talent, Carley is an exceptional student, and I’m excited to see the great things she will accomplish both in the gym and in the classroom.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: A 2024 & 2025 Level 10 National Qualifier ... earned a career-best Level 10 score of 9.700 on vault to place second at the 2025 regional meet ... 2024 Ohio State Floor Champion with a score of 9.700, while also earning a runner-up finish on vault (9.625) and in the all-around (37.550) … won three of four events, along with the all-around title at the 2023 Ohio Judges Cup … A 2023 Level 9 Eastern Beam Champion with a score of 9.475, while finishing second in the all-around with a score of 37.850 … owns career-best Level 10 marks of 37.550 in the all-around, 9.700 on floor and 9.700 on beam.

WHY BALL STATE: “I chose Ball State because I loved the positive atmosphere in the gym. I felt a connection with the girls and coaches when I came to campus for the first time. There is a strong focus on academics and a strong team bond.”