Just outside of a top 20 finish, the Sun Devils ended on a disappointing note that was supposed to be a showstopping year. They had ups and downs all throughout the season, failing to show consistent improvement but rather one-hit wonder performances. Luckily, this year brings new opportunities for Arizona State as a notoriously underrated team could finally make its mark with five freshmen, injury returners and experienced veterans filling up the lineups. The big question this year is can the Sun Devils finally live up to their potential?
Seen throughout their social media posts, stuck bar dismounts and solid beam skills aren’t the only thing that will be shown tonight. Freshman Isabella Kowan’s front pike half on vault could add to the two other 10.0 start values in the lineup. We’ll keep a lookout for injury returners, Juliette Boyer and Anaya Smith. Boyer brought high scores to the bar and floor lineups in 2021 and Smith could pose a big threat on vault with a sky high Yurchenko one and half which she competed in 2021, scoring 9.9+ six times. Most of the lineups should remain fairly similar to last season but plenty of depth should give the team that extra push for keeping momentum throughout the season.
We are five minutes away from the Maroon and Gold…
