Hello Texas Twirl Fans!
Can you believe there are only a couple more regular season college games left? We know all our #TeamTexas collegiate twirlers are doing everything they can to get the most out of their football season during these final weeks, especially this team of twirlers! We loved following their Game Day experience on the Instastory Takeover a few weeks ago, and we hope you enjoy learning more about them in today’s interview!
Each season this blog likes to get to know many of our awesome Texas twirlers a little better by learning about their experiences. We will be meeting many High School twirlers throughout the season with the Friday Night Lights Features and discovering more about our Texas Collegians with the Collegiate Twirler Spotlights. We will also be having many of our High School and Collegiate twirlers take over our social media Story for their Game Days! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @twirlingiscatchingtx or at facebook.com/twirlingiscatchingtx so you don't miss a thing!
Our next Collegiate Twirler Spotlight is on the University of Texas, San Antonio Twirlers!
Can you believe there are only a couple more regular season college games left? We know all our #TeamTexas collegiate twirlers are doing everything they can to get the most out of their football season during these final weeks, especially this team of twirlers! We loved following their Game Day experience on the Instastory Takeover a few weeks ago, and we hope you enjoy learning more about them in today’s interview!
Each season this blog likes to get to know many of our awesome Texas twirlers a little better by learning about their experiences. We will be meeting many High School twirlers throughout the season with the Friday Night Lights Features and discovering more about our Texas Collegians with the Collegiate Twirler Spotlights. We will also be having many of our High School and Collegiate twirlers take over our social media Story for their Game Days! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @twirlingiscatchingtx or at facebook.com/twirlingiscatchingtx so you don't miss a thing!
Our next Collegiate Twirler Spotlight is on the University of Texas, San Antonio Twirlers!
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The University of Texas - San Antonio, also known as UTSA, is located in San Antonio, TX, and is the home of the "Spirit of San Antonio" - the Roadrunner Marching Band. The SOSA Auxiliary, coordinated by sponsor Mary Ann Srulowitz Pozzi, sparkles and shines in the Alamodome as they twirl and support their Roadrunners. This year the UTSA Twirlers include Feature Twirlers Elisabeth Kubena & Gabi Rosito, and three Line Twirlers - Kyra Bevill, KayLynn Rieger, and Zoe Dou!
We asked what these Roadrunners had to do to earn their spots, and they told us about their audition process. “We send in a video containing all of the trick and skill requirements, plus fight song, and then we are selected for an in person try out and interview.”
There are many reasons these twirlers chose to call UTSA home, from it being close to their hometowns to having the great opportunity to twirl, many of them especially love that they get to call the Alamodome homebase on game days. “That 72 degree covered stadium is a big bonus!”
While most of Game Day is on site at the Alamodome, there are plenty of great traditions on the main campus. As Kyra tells us, “My favorite thing about my school is the fountain where we dip a rowdy in for good luck on finals.”
Finally we asked what they are looking forward to the most this year, and while they each had their own, they all agreed that spending time together and working as a team is the best part!
Now that we have learned about twirling at UTSA, let’s learn more about the twirlers!
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Feature Twirler & Student Staff
Elisabeth has been twirling for 10 years. She is a member of the Heart of Texas Twirlers where she is coached by Mary Ann Pozzi and Sara Rudin with additional coaching by Heather Holland and Sherri Carter. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when she was named the 2025 Teenage Miss Majorette of Texas. Her favorite competition trick is a front angel roll, and her favorite field trick is a horizontal toss knee slide. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her 12 year old self. “She wanted to quit after every practice but kept going anyway and still managed to find the joy in twirling all by herself.” After UTSA, Elisabeth plans to apply to law school.
Favorite Color – Pink
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Princess Diaries
Favorite Book – The Perfect Divorce - “I love anything dark mystery!”
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Fruit snacks are a must for the very short breaks in between appearances.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Princess Diaries
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“If I'm not twirling, I'm most likely practicing my flute since I'm a music major. But I love organizing things.”
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Gabi Rosito, Freshman
Feature Twirler
Gabi Rosito has been twirling for 9 years. She is a member of Heart of Texas Twirlers where she is coached by Mary Ann with additional coaching from Micheal Lopez. The twirling title she is the proudest of winning was when she was named the 2024 USTA Central Region Junior Freestyle Winner. Her favorite competition trick is a toss round off back handspring, and her favorite field trick is four baton. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by other collegiate twirlers. After UTSA she hopes to start her own business.
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Princess Diaries
Favorite Book – The Perfect Divorce - “I love anything dark mystery!”
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Fruit snacks are a must for the very short breaks in between appearances.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Princess Diaries
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“If I'm not twirling, I'm most likely practicing my flute since I'm a music major. But I love organizing things.”
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Feature Twirler
Gabi Rosito has been twirling for 9 years. She is a member of Heart of Texas Twirlers where she is coached by Mary Ann with additional coaching from Micheal Lopez. The twirling title she is the proudest of winning was when she was named the 2024 USTA Central Region Junior Freestyle Winner. Her favorite competition trick is a toss round off back handspring, and her favorite field trick is four baton. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by other collegiate twirlers. After UTSA she hopes to start her own business.
Favorite Color – Purple
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Goonies
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Red Bull and Taco Bell.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Stay true to yourself.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Eat Taco Bell.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I have a stuffed animal trash can that goes to competitions with me.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Making commitments.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Close your hand on the baton.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Practice all the time.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“McDonalds at midnight.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Performing in the dome.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Seeing the twirlers so often.”
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Kyra Bevill, Junior
Student Staff
Kyra has been twirling for eight years and is coached by Kristen Tate and Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition placement she is the proudest of was being the runner up at NBTA Southwest Regionals in 2024. Her favorite competition trick is an Illusion one-spin, and her favorite field trick is a toss roll down to the ground. In baton twirling she is most inspired when she gets to show little girls and boys how much this sport means to her and how much fun it is twirling for college! At UTSA she is working to get her bachelor's degree in nursing and one day become a Nurse. “Then I plan to get my master's degree and become a nurse practitioner.”
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Goonies
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Red Bull and Taco Bell.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Stay true to yourself.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Eat Taco Bell.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I have a stuffed animal trash can that goes to competitions with me.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Making commitments.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Close your hand on the baton.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Practice all the time.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“McDonalds at midnight.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Performing in the dome.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Seeing the twirlers so often.”
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Student Staff
Kyra has been twirling for eight years and is coached by Kristen Tate and Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition placement she is the proudest of was being the runner up at NBTA Southwest Regionals in 2024. Her favorite competition trick is an Illusion one-spin, and her favorite field trick is a toss roll down to the ground. In baton twirling she is most inspired when she gets to show little girls and boys how much this sport means to her and how much fun it is twirling for college! At UTSA she is working to get her bachelor's degree in nursing and one day become a Nurse. “Then I plan to get my master's degree and become a nurse practitioner.”
Favorite Color – Purple
Favorite TV Show or Movie – Modern Family
Favorite Book – The “Across the Universe” series
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Welch's Fruit Snacks.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“My favorite quote is the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated" and that's what I live by.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Hang out with friends, bake, and when I have free time, I like to crochet.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I have been diagnosed and living with scoliosis since I was super young, but I have never had corrective surgery.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“How to do hair. Baton twirling has definitely taught me the skills of how to do hair, and I apply those skills outside of twirling.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“To visualize doing a trick and catching it, then trying the trick. It helps me to trust myself and see myself doing the trick and also helps me believe in myself.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Learn time management. It is the most important thing when doing any sort of marching band to learn how to manage your time efficiently with college work and social life. Twirling for college takes up a lot of your time so it is important to learn how to get ahead on schoolwork and not fall behind in anything.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“My first year, we traveled to Frisco TX for our bowl game, and after our band banquet at the hotel me and a fellow twirler explored the dark empty parts of the hotel, and it was so scary!”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“My favorite thing about marching season is winning football games and the hype of the band during games.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“I will definitely miss all of the inside jokes and shenanigans of the twirling team during the season.
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KayLynn Rieger, Junior
KayLynn has been twirling for 18 years and is coached at UTSA by Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was being named an AAU ALL AROUND CHAMPION and winning the Southwest Regional Senior Show Twirl. Her favorite competition trick is a two spin catch back hand into an illusion, and her favorite field trick is a cartwheel. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her teammates. After UTSA she hopes to become a sports nutritionist.
Favorite TV Show or Movie – Modern Family
Favorite Book – The “Across the Universe” series
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Welch's Fruit Snacks.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“My favorite quote is the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated" and that's what I live by.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Hang out with friends, bake, and when I have free time, I like to crochet.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I have been diagnosed and living with scoliosis since I was super young, but I have never had corrective surgery.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“How to do hair. Baton twirling has definitely taught me the skills of how to do hair, and I apply those skills outside of twirling.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“To visualize doing a trick and catching it, then trying the trick. It helps me to trust myself and see myself doing the trick and also helps me believe in myself.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Learn time management. It is the most important thing when doing any sort of marching band to learn how to manage your time efficiently with college work and social life. Twirling for college takes up a lot of your time so it is important to learn how to get ahead on schoolwork and not fall behind in anything.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“My first year, we traveled to Frisco TX for our bowl game, and after our band banquet at the hotel me and a fellow twirler explored the dark empty parts of the hotel, and it was so scary!”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“My favorite thing about marching season is winning football games and the hype of the band during games.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“I will definitely miss all of the inside jokes and shenanigans of the twirling team during the season.
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KayLynn has been twirling for 18 years and is coached at UTSA by Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was being named an AAU ALL AROUND CHAMPION and winning the Southwest Regional Senior Show Twirl. Her favorite competition trick is a two spin catch back hand into an illusion, and her favorite field trick is a cartwheel. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her teammates. After UTSA she hopes to become a sports nutritionist.
Favorite Color – Ballerina Pink
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Notebook
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Alani.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“A winner is a dream that never gives up.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I like to cook and bake.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Speaking.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Practice like you never won, perform like you’ve never lost.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Reach for the goal!”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Forgetting half of a halftime with the whole team and we all looked at each other and started laughing.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Friday night practices.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Seeing everyone all the time.”
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Zoe Dou, Freshman
Zoe has been twirling for six years. She is a member of the Heart of Texas Twirlers where she is coached by Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition placement she is the proudest of was when she won the modeling in the 2025 Beginner Senior State Pageant. Her favorite competition trick is a Toss illusion, and her favorite field trick is anything with a leap. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by former UTSA Twirlers. After UTSA she plans to get a master’s degree in policy.
Favorite TV Show or Movie – The Notebook
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Alani.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“A winner is a dream that never gives up.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I like to cook and bake.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Speaking.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Practice like you never won, perform like you’ve never lost.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Reach for the goal!”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Forgetting half of a halftime with the whole team and we all looked at each other and started laughing.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Friday night practices.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Seeing everyone all the time.”
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Zoe has been twirling for six years. She is a member of the Heart of Texas Twirlers where she is coached by Mary Ann Pozzi. The competition placement she is the proudest of was when she won the modeling in the 2025 Beginner Senior State Pageant. Her favorite competition trick is a Toss illusion, and her favorite field trick is anything with a leap. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by former UTSA Twirlers. After UTSA she plans to get a master’s degree in policy.
Favorite Color – Green
Favorite TV Show or Movie – FRIENDS
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Pretzels.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Hang out with my family and friends.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I’m a second-generation roadrunner.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Teamwork.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Keep it in.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Learn to love to perform and have fun while twirling.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Getting to meet new people.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Gameday energy.”
We want to thank the UTSA twirlers for sharing their experiences with us, and we want to wish them an amazing rest of their season in their beautiful 72-degree Alamodome. Birds up!
We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.
Favorite TV Show or Movie – FRIENDS
Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…
“Pretzels.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Hang out with my family and friends.”
Something people might not know about her…
“I’m a second-generation roadrunner.”
The best non twirling life skill she has gained from baton twirling is…
“Teamwork.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Keep it in.”
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers…
“Learn to love to perform and have fun while twirling.”
Favorite thing about marching season…
“Getting to meet new people.”
What she will miss most when marching season is over…
“Gameday energy.”
We want to thank the UTSA twirlers for sharing their experiences with us, and we want to wish them an amazing rest of their season in their beautiful 72-degree Alamodome. Birds up!
We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.
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