| Returning Routines – Minnesota | |
| VAULT Abernathy – 9.840 DeMuse – 9.815 Holst – 9.770 Gardner – 9.770 Hitchcock – 9.500 |
BARS Holst – 9.885 DeMuse – 9.840 Gardner – 9.805 Hitchcock – 9.690 Cutler – 9.646 |
| BEAM Gardner – 9.820 Rahon – 9.730 Ung – 9.658 Holst – 9.525 DeMuse – 9.370 |
FLOOR Gardner – 9.875 DeMuse – 9.850 Abernathy – 9.835 Rahon – 9.810 Holst – 9.765 Cutler – 9.650 |
Obviously, the worst part for Minnesota is the no-Mable part. But losing Nordquist, Haines, and Hanley doesn’t help the situation much either. Just…be generally concerned about everything you see there.
But for now, let’s focus on Paige Williams. Jenny Hansen casually added Williams to the class just this April in a very “Oh, didn’t I mention…?” kind of way. Williams is the strongest gymnast in Minnesota’s hefty incoming septet and will need to compete the all-around. Also maybe more than that, if possible.
Here’s her double front on floor and even more impressive 90-foot straddle jump amplitude. I’m excited for Minnesota to have a big floor routine this year.
The ease of completion on that Yfull will also be a mighty fine addition. Just, you know, cross fewer state lines on landing. Continue reading 2017 Freshman Preview: Minnesota & Arkansas