An in-state rivalry meet? Between two teams just three places apart in the rankings? Um, yes please!
Both Arizona and Arizona State are coming in hot, having steadily improved since the beginning of the season. Last week, Arizona came within striking distance of No. 2 California, while Arizona State took the win over Stanford with a 196.975. And although Arizona is ranked above Arizona State, the Sun Devils so far hold the highest score between the two teams, a 197.250.
A meet as close as this is likely to be decided by details, especially landings. Both teams have given away some tenths due to not finding sticks, and both teams will be looking to hang on to every tenth possible in order to come away with the victory.
We are also set for a great showing in the all-around tonight! Both teams have two consistent all-arounders, and all four will be looking for an all-around victory tonight. Arizona State is led by Hannah Scharf and Jada Mangahas, while Arizona is led by Alysen Fears and Malia Hargrove.
Rotation 1: Arizona VT, Arizona State UB
Fears (UA): Yfull with a bounce back. 9.775
Barbanente (ASU): Piked jaegar to bail/shootover, bit of a vague position. Double lay with a step forward. 9.725
Greever (UA): Yfull, a little flare, bounces in place on…
