Welcome to your Friday Night Heights nightcap! Hopefully you’re wide awake because this top 10 rivalry could go either way.
LSU has been in the trenches since losing Kiya Johnson, but many team members have stepped up in her absence. Despite a losing record, LSU currently ranks third in the SEC and stands to benefit from NQS rankings with a good score tonight. Aleah Finnegan has scored a perfect 10 the last two meets in a row and with tonight’s matchup taking place in the PMAC, she could easily score her third in a row. Jay Clark has been exploring depth in his lineups, particularly on bars where multiple gymnasts have debuted this season, most recently Ashley Cowan. Clark will want his best lineups for tonight’s matchup, and we’re interested to see who makes the cut.
Florida has a chance to secure the regular season SEC championship tonight with a win and a Kentucky loss. Even if the title isn’t won tonight, there are other reasons the Gators will want an outstanding performance. Florida lacks one road score to earn a NQS and tonight is the perfect opportunity to secure one. Trinity Thomas is on a quest to break the perfect 10 record set by Jenny Hansen and Jamie Dantzscher. With a perfect 10 on any event tonight, Thomas will surpass Hope Spivey and be…
