After a resilient performance at nationals last year, LSU is back and better than ever. The Tigers will be excited to welcome seven new gymnasts to their lineups and have five more making comebacks after suffering from injuries last season. LSU is not losing any of its routines from last season and will be adding numerous routines to each of its lineups, easily making it one of the deepest teams this season.
Be on the lookout for Kiya Johnson, who will be making her competitive return this season after being out with an Achilles tear last year. Savannah Schoenherr, a standout transfer from Florida, will be making her LSU debut and will be one to watch especially on vault and bars. There’s also a little someone named Konnor McClain who will also make her LSU competitive debut. As a standout elite, McClain is one of the most highly anticipated gymnasts to watch this season. McClain showed impressive difficulty on beam and floor at LSU’s Gym 101 so I’m interested to see if she carries that difficulty throughout the season especially as she prepares for the upcoming elite season.
While Ohio State does not have the scoring potential to catch LSU, there are some interesting developments to watch out for the Buckeyes. I’ll have my eye on Payton Harris who finished…
