With underrated stars and unique skills, the EAGL has been an exciting conference to watch over the last several years. While 2019 was a rough year for many of the teams, lots of exciting freshmen and transfers should put the conference back on track. It wouldn’t be surprising to see all six teams in regionals contention in 2020.
The 2020 season will be here before we know it! And with preseason training in full swing, it’s time to start looking at the teams and how they might fare when the action kicks off in January—from who’s expected to compete, holes coaches need to fill, exciting upgrades you might see and more.
No. 28 N.C. State
N.C. State graduated a stellar senior class that will be hard to replace. Fortunately, the three-member freshman class is excellent, and Alexis Beucler’s return should also help fill the void.
| Losses: | Caitlyn Fillard (AA), Alexa Phillips (VT, FX), Paris Phillips (VT, FX), Maggie Tamburro (UB) | |||
| Gains: | Chloe Negrete, Alexis Ortega, Emily Shepard | |||
| Returning From Injury: | Alexis Beucler (shoulder), Olivia Hunter (ACL), Sara Watson (knee injury) | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Drew Grantham (9.870 NQS), Victoria Prati (9.695), Lauren Kent (9.660), Meredith Robinson (9.490), Alexis Beucler (9.730 in 2018), Katie Cox (9.568 AVG), Chloe Negrete, Emily Shepard, Alexis Ortega
How It Looked Before: Vault was a bit of a struggle for the Wolfpack in 2019, often having to put up a Yurchenko layout or a tucked Yurchenko full in the first couple of spots in the lineup.
How It Looks Now: N.C. State graduated three of its best vaulters in Caitlyn Fillard, Alexa Phillips and Paris Phillips. However, all three freshmen bring strong Yurchenko fulls, which should slot nicely into the holes left by the graduating seniors. Chloe Negrete has even competed a Yurchenko double full in the past. Senior Alexis Beucler, who missed most of the 2019 season with an injury, was a regular in the vault lineup in 2018, so expect her to contend for a spot as well.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Despite the losses, expect the lineup to be stronger in 2019, with the three freshmen and Beucler filling the holes and replacing some of the weaker early-lineup vaults from 2019. A possible 10.0 start from Negrete could also give the lineup a much needed boost.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Lauren Kent (9.865 NQS), Drew Grantham (9.780), Melissa Brooker (9.780), Meredith Robinson (9.775), Alexis Ortega, Emily Shepard, Chloe Negrete
How It Looked Before: Bars was a solid event for the Wolfpack in 2019, ranking 32nd nationally and first in the EAGL. However, the lineup didn’t change once in 2019, with the same six competitors in the lineup every week.
How It Looks Now: Losing Fillard and Maggie Tamburro will be difficult, but all three freshmen should contend for spots in the lineup. Alexis Ortega brings a Hindorff, which will be a welcome addition to the lineup. Emily Shepard doesn’t have a huge routine, but it’s clean and reliable and should find a place as well. Negrete can be a bit inconsistent, but her huge Tkatchev shouldn’t be counted out.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With a lack of depth from the returners, much of the success of the bars lineup in 2020 is going to depend on how well the freshmen transition to competing in college.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Nicole Webb (9.835 NQS), Drew Grantham (9.795), Alliah Harrison (9.790), Lauren Kent (9.780), Kasey Nelson (9.760), Alexis Beucler (9.800 in 2018), Alexis Ortega, Chloe Negrete, Emily Shepard
How It Looked Before: Beam was a strong event for N.C. State in 2019, partially thanks to sophomore transfer Nicole Webb who joined the team in January from Florida.
How It Looks Now: The Wolfpack is only losing one beam routine from Fillard and has many options for that spot in the lineup. Beucler came back to compete a few late season routines, so expect her to be a regular again in 2020. Ortega brings a unique back handspring + Onodi series that is sure to be a fan favorite if it makes it into the lineup. Negrete and Shepard’s routines may be less flashy, but they are clean and should contend for spots as well.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With increased depth overall, expect the beam lineup to be even better in 2020.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Drew Grantham (9.860 NQS), Nicole Webb (9.830), Melissa Brooker (9.750), Alexis Beucler (9.800 in 2018), Lauren Kent (9.700 avg.), Chloe Negrete, Alexis Ortega, Emily Shepard
How It Looked Before: Floor was another solid event for the Wolfpack, led by the Phillips twins and junior Drew Grantham.
How It Looks Now: N.C. State loses three great floor workers who will be difficult to replace. Negrete brings a double layout that should make an immediate impact in the lineup. Ortega brings a clean routine that should contend, and while Shepard was a bit inconsistent on floor in J.O., she should factor in, too, if she can find her consistency.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? The success of the floor lineup is going to depend on how well the freshmen transition. It’s too early to tell at this point.
Overall Outlook
Despite losing a strong senior class, an excellent freshman class plus Beucler’s return should keep the Wolfpack on track. The big question is how well the freshmen will transition to NCAA. All three had successful J.O. careers, but it often takes some time for level 10 talent to become NCAA ready. Will they be able to step up and fill the holes left from the departing seniors?
No. 32 George Washington
After losing its outstanding 2018 senior class, George Washington had a rough start to the 2019 season but started to regain its footing by the end, qualifying to regionals and making it through round one.
| Losses: | Brooke Bray (BB), Gemma Guttenberg (no longer on roster), Yurina Harada, Julia McLaughlin (VT, UB), Alex Zois (AA) | |||
| Gains: | Nora Houseman, Kenzington Martin, Hannah Munnelly, Katherine Shek | |||
| Returning From Injury: | Deja Chambliss (VT, FX; torn Achilles) | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Cydney Crasa (9.810 NQS), Anna Warhol (9.775), Chloe Vitoff (9.745), Olivia Zona (9.720), Deja Chambliss, Nora Houseman, Hannah Munnelly
How It Looked Before: Vault was a good event for the Colonials in 2019, but a lack of dynamic vaults meant the team wasn’t as strong as years past.
How It Looks Now: The big game changer in the lineup could be Deja Chambliss, who should be back after an Achilles tear. She vaults a dynamic Yurchenko full but missed most of the 2019 season. None of the freshmen call vault their strength, but Nora Houseman could give the Colonials a 10.0 start if she adds a half twist to her handspring front pike. Hannah Munnelly vaults a clean tucked Yurchenko full that could be a useful backup option.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Alex Zois and Julia McLaughlin’s strong vaults are going to be difficult to replace, so expect vault to take a hit in 2020 unless the freshmen are able to upgrade.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Anna Warhol (9.795 NQS), Simone Banen (9.795), Olivia Raymond (9.765), Hannah Cohen (9.760), Hannah Munelly, Nora Houseman, Kenzington Martin
How It Looked Before: Bars was the only event where the Colonials finished in the top 36. Still, it could get a little inconsistent at times.
How It Looks Now: Three freshmen, Munelly, Houseman and Kenzington Martin all have clean bars routines in their repertoires and should all contend for spots in the top six.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Losing Zois and McLauglin is a big hit, and we have yet to see how well the newcomers will transition to NCAA. It’s too early to tell for this event.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Hannah Cohen (9.855 NQS), Simone Banen (9.775), Olivia Raymond (9.730), Olivia Zona (9.720), Katya Karpova (9.680), Nora Houseman, Katherine Shek, Kenzington Martin
How It Looked Before: Beam was a fairly consistent event for the Colonials, but it lacked the big scores to be competitive with the top teams.
How It Looks Now: The freshmen have had struggles with inconsistency in J.O., but have clean skills that should contend for a lineup spot. Houseman’s routine seems to be the most likely, but both Martin and Katherine Shek are possibilities as well.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With Zois’ departure, the success of the beam lineup is going to depend on how well the freshmen can find their consistency. It’s too early to tell.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Cydney Crasa (9.835 NQS), Simone Banen (9.795), Rachel Kaplan (9.785), Katya Karpova (9.775), Olivia Zona (9.735), Olivia Raymond (9.520), Deja Chambliss, Nora Houseman, Hannah Munnelly
How It Looked Before: Despite being the Colonials’ lowest-ranked event, floor was solid and the only event where they reached 49 on a regular basis.
How It Looks Now: Chambliss’ return will be an essential part of the lineup. As for the freshmen, both Houseman and Munnelly have clean routines that should also factor in.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Losing Zois is huge, so we’re going to have to wait and see if Chambliss is back to full strength and how the freshmen respond.
Overall Outlook
Without Zois’ essential scores, particularly in the beam and floor lineups, the Colonials are going to need to find big numbers elsewhere if they want to improve their ranking. There is definitely a danger of them falling behind several of the surging teams in the NCAA. The big question George Washington needs to answer is how are the underclassmen going to step up to fill each hole?
No. 34 New Hampshire
New Hampshire had a successful 2019 campaign, winning the conference championship for the third time in history and qualifying for regionals. The loss of a huge senior class, as well as longtime head coach Gail Goodspeed, is a big hit, but a strong freshman class should keep the Wildcats on track.
| Losses: | Courtney Bondanza (VT, BB), Erin Carroll (VT), Danielle Doolin (VT, UB, FX), Danielle Mulligan (AA), Nicole O’Leary (VT, FX), Mimi Traore | |||
| Gains: | Colleen Addario, Larissa Biette, Kylie Gorgenyi, Robyn Kelley, Jacy Whitehead, Alyssa Worthington | |||
| Returning From Injury: | Kylie Kratchwell (knee surgery) | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Lauren Diggan (9.740 NQS), Emma Winer (9.740), Mariella Miele (9.525 AVG), Kylie Gorgenyi, Robyn Kelley, Larissa Biette, Jacy Whitehead, Colleen Addario
How It Looked Before: Vault was a good event for New Hampshire in 2019, usually hovering just under 49. But it lacked the dynamics to be truly great.
How It Looks Now: Over half of New Hampshire’s vault lineup from 2019 graduated, so the lineup is going to look a lot different. Five of the freshmen bring Yurchenko fulls that should all contend for lineup spots. Kylie Gorgenyi has the strongest vault of the bunch and has scored a perfect 10 before, so look for her to possibly be the anchor.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? It’s too early to tell at this point because it will depend on how well the freshmen can step up to fill the holes.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Lauren Diggan (9.825 NQS), Riley Freehling (9.795), Hailey Lui (9.790), Ava Watkins (9.765), Kylie Gorgenyi, Jacy Whitehead, Robyn Kelley
How It Looked Before: For the most part, bars was a good event for the Wildcats, mostly thanks to bars phenom Danielle Mulligan as the anchor.
How It Looks Now: The Wildcats didn’t lose a lot of bars routines, but the hole from Mulligan is going to be difficult to fill. Gorgenyi has a strong routine that has scored as high as 9.800 in J.O. Jacy Whitehead has a big Gienger that should see lineup time as well. Robyn Kelley has some form issues in her routine, but if she can clean up a bit, she will be a contender, too.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Bars may be a touch weaker in 2020 thanks to losing Mulligan, but if the freshmen do what they are capable of, the lineup shouldn’t take too much of a hit.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Hailey Lui (9.835 NQS), Hannah Baddick (9.800), Riley Freehling (9.800), Emma Winer (9.785), Robyn Kelley, Alyssa Worthington, Larissa Biette, Colleen Addario
How It Looked Before: As usual, beam was the Wildcat’s strongest event in 2019, breaking the program record at one point.
How It Looks Now: Beam has always been New Hampshire’s signature event, and 2020 will be no exception. Kelley has the best routine of the freshmen with clean lines and a triple series. Colleen Addario has a triple series of her own, and if she can improve her consistency, she could contend for a lineup spot, too. Larissa Biette and Alyssa Worthington also have solid routines that could see lineup time.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With a great freshman class, expect beam to be even stronger this season.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Ava Watkins (9.860 NQS), Emma Winer (9.845), Hailey Lui (9.835), Lauren Diggan (9.805), Alexandra Cucich (9.663 AVG), Robyn Kelley, Jacy Whitehead, Kylie Gorgenyi
How It Looked Before: Floor was a strong event for New Hampshire in 2019, only falling below 48.800 three times all season.
How It Looks Now: New Hampshire always brings a lot of difficulty on floor, and it looks like the trend will continue as two of the freshmen have E-passes: Kelley competes a full-in while Whitehead has a front double full. The addition of this difficulty means the Wildcats could potentially have five routines with an E in their lineup. While Gorgenyi doesn’t have anything higher than a D, her sky-high tumbling should still see lineup time.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Expect floor to be even stronger for New Hampshire this season.
Overall Outlook
Despite losing a strong senior class and having a new head coach, the Wildcats should expect to stay around the same level as in 2019. The big question is how the team will respond to the leadership change. Since the new head coach has worked with the team for the past several seasons, the transition should be smooth, but it isn’t always that simple.
No. 43 Pittsburgh
After a historic season in 2018, a few ill timed injuries meant the Panthers couldn’t continue the momentum into 2019. The addition of a strong freshman class and two transfers from the SEC means that Pitt should fair much better in 2020.
| Losses: | Lucy Brett (UB, BB, FX), Krista Collins (UB), Rebekah Jenkins (medical retirement), Charli Spivey (VT, FX), Brittany West (BB) | |||
| Gains: | Lauren Beckwith, Michaela Burton (senior, transfer from Arkansas), Katrina Coca (RS senior, transfer from Kentucky), Reaia Floyd, Karla Frank, Ciara Ward, Christina Weiss | |||
| Returning From Injury: | Katie Chamberlain (elbow), Katrina Coca (unknown), Megan Tripp (UB, BB) | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Haley Brechwald (9.810 NQS), Alecia Petrikis (9.810), Olivia Miller (9.765), Sophie Bochenek (9.760), Deven Herbine (9.760), Reaia Floyd, Lauren Beckwith, Ciara Ward, Katie Chamberlain, Christina Weiss, Michaela Burton
How It Looked Before: Vault was a good event for Pitt in 2019, putting up a lineup of six solid vaults every week.
How It Looks Now: Pitt will not be short of vault options for this season. Most of the team can compete a lineup-worthy vault—the challenge will be picking the six best ones. Of the newcomers, Reaia Floyd’s dynamic Yurchenko full is the most likely one to make the lineup, but several others are contenders as well.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? The vault lineup should look very similar to how it did in 2019 if not improve.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Michaela Burton (9.815 NQS), Olivia Miller (9.775), Rachel Dugan (9.770), Haley Brechwald (9.720), Sophie Bochenek (9.685), Katrina Coca (9.870 in 2018), Megan Tripp (9.810 in 2018), Ciara Ward, Katie Chamberlain, Christina Weiss
How It Looked Before: Bars was a rough event for the Panthers in 2019. A lack of depth meant that there were often only five people in the lineup some weeks, but the late season return of Haley Brechwald did give a hint of better times to come.
How It Looks Now: The game changer in this lineup is the addition of the two SEC transfers: Michaela Burton and Katrina Coca, who both have career highs of 9.900. None of the freshmen call bars their strength, but Ciara Ward and Christina Weiss are the most likely to contend.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With added depth, bars should be a much better event for the Panthers in 2020.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Michaela Burton (9.875 NQS), Kiley Robatin (9.780), Haley Brechwald (9.775), Deven Herbine (9.770), Olivia Miller (9.720), Megan Tripp (9.715 in 2018), Jordan Ceccarini (9.575 AVG), Katie Chamberlain, Lauren Beckwith, Karla Frank, Christina Weiss, Reaia Floyd
How It Looked Before: Beam was the Panther’s most improved event in 2019, only counting a fall twice all season. Pitt’s lone qualifier to regionals this year was Brittany West on this event.
How It Looks Now: With a career high of 9.950, Burton should be a key contributor in the lineup this season. Chamberlain was strong on beam in J.O., so expect her to be in the lineup if healthy. Most of the freshmen have potential to make the beam lineup, but watch for Lauren Beckwith in particular to make a strong case.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Expect beam to improve even more in 2020.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Jordan Ceccarini (9.810 NQS), Alecia Petrikis (9.785), Sophie Bochenek (9.770), Olivia Miller (9.585), Haley Brechwald (9.880 in 2018), Michaela Burton (9.855 in 2018), Kiley Robatin (9.725 AVG), Katie Chamberlain, Ciara Ward, Lauren Beckwith
How It Looked Before: Floor was a good event for Pitt, but the absence of Haley Brechwald for most of the season really hurt what could have been one of the Panthers’ best events.
How It Looks Now: Brechwald’s return will be the most important piece in the lineup, especially if she brings back the full-in she competed her freshman year. Burton has competed floor regularly at Arkansas in the past, so expect her to make a strong case. In addition, Ward brings an E-pass with a front double full, and Beckwith’s clean routine should contend as well. If healthy, Chamberlain could also be a strong addition to this lineup.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With Brechwald’s return and the addition of several strong newcomers, expect floor to be even stronger for Pitt in 2020.
Overall Outlook
With increased depth on all four events, expect Pitt to be in much better shape in 2020. The big question is whether or not the injury returners will be able to come back at full strength. If not, some events, bars in particular, could see depth issues again.
No. 49 North Carolina
While North Carolina finished in the top 30 on the power events, its struggles on bars and beam kept the team out of regionals contention. With the core of the lineup returning and the addition of a great freshman class, the Tar Heels will be looking to get back into the top 36 in 2020.
| Losses: | Jamie DeCicco (BB), Raine Gordon (transfer to Sacramento State), Madison Hargrave (VT, FX), Megan Ruzicka (VT, UB, FX) | |||
| Gains: | Elizabeth Culton, Tina Ghashghaei, Hannah Nam, Sophie Silverstein, Hallie Thompson | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Khazia Hislop (9.890 NQS), Mikayla Robinson (9.840), Drew Aldridge (9.735), Alexis Allen (9.710), Emery Summey (9.717 AVG), Hallie Thompson, Elizabeth Culton, Hannah Nam, Sophie Silverstein
How It Looked Before: Vault was a great event for the Tar Heels, with powerful, clean vaults from both Khazia Hislop and Mikayla Robinson.
How It Looks Now: Hallie Thompson, the 2018 and 2019 J.O. vault champion, will give the Tar Heels a 10.0 start with a powerful Yurchenko one and a half. Elizabeth Culton and Hannah Nam both bring Yurchenko fulls that should contend for lineup spots, and Sophie Silverstein also makes a case with a Yurchenko half.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Expect vault to continue to be a strong event for North Carolina—possibly even better than in 2019.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Rylie Dewhurst (9.790 NQS), Grace Donaghy (9.775), Mekyllah Williams (9.705), Drew Aldridge (9.690), Emery Summey (9.435), Elizabeth Culton, Hallie Thompson, McKenna Appleton, Hannah Nam
How It Looked Before: Bars was a struggle for the Tar Heels, never having scored above a 49.000 all season and even going as low as a 46.475 at one point.
How It Looks Now: Culton was a standout on bars in J.O. and could be a game changer in this lineup. Thompson competes an uncommon piked Deltchev and together with Nam should see time in the top six. Sophomore McKenna Appleton, who competed one bars routine in 2019, could also factor in.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With the addition of the freshmen, bars should be a much better event this season.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Khazia Hislop (9.855 NQS), Alexis Allen (9.800), Rylie Dewhurst (9.715), Lily Dean (9.640), Grace Donaghy (9.605), Elizabeth Culton, Hallie Thompson, Hannah Nam, McKenna Appleton
How It Looked Before: North Carolina’s beam lineup had the potential to be great in 2019 but was incredibly inconsistent with scores ranging from a stellar 49.225 to an abysmal 47.325.
How It Looks Now: Culton’s lovely lines should score well for the Tar Heels. Thompson is incredibly consistent on the event, not having scored below a 9.125 since 2016, so she will be a welcome addition to the lineup. Nam has a triple series and should find a spot in the top six as well. Like with bars, Appleton competed the event once in 2019, so she could be an option, too.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Beam should be a much more consistent event in 2020.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Khazia Hislop (9.925 NQS), Mikayla Robinson (9.840), Lily Dean (9.835), Jamie Antinori (9.715), Hallie Thompson, Elizabeth Culton, Hannah Nam
How It Looked Before: With Hislop and Robinson leading the way, floor was a solid event for the Tar Heels but often lacked the early lineup routines to be truly great.
How It Looks Now: Thompson competes a triple full and is a strong contender for a late lineup spot. Culton and Nam both have clean tumbling that should see competition time as well.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? North Carolina is known for its strength on floor, and 2020 will be no different. With the core of the lineup returning and the addition of three great freshmen, the Tar Heels should be even better on this event.
Overall Outlook
Overall, 2020 should be a better season for the Tar Heels. They return most of 2019’s best routines and add three freshmen with all around potential. The big question is whether or not they will be able to overcome the consistency issues on bars and beam that plagued them in 2019. If these events can improve, North Carolina should be back in the regionals picture.
No. 58 Towson
Overall, 2019 was a rough year for the Tigers mainly thanks to a lack of depth due to injuries. But with a new coaching staff and a big freshman class, Towson will be looking for a rebirth in 2020.
| Losses: | Mary Elle Arduino (UB, BB, FX), Cortni Baker (VT, UB, FX), Amanda Pratt, Brittney Ranti (UB, BB), Erin Tucker | |||
| Gains: | Lauren Bolen, Paige Casper, Tirzah Delph (sophomore, transfer from UIC), Alexis Fuller, Logan Smith, Amy Stewart, Camille Vitoff, Jenna Weitz | |||
Vault
Potential Contributors: Ally Wesoly (9.775 NQS), Nikki Borkowski (9.690), Leah Smith (9.625), Kyla Gamble (9.590), Tess Zientek (9.460), Emerson Hurst (9.655 avg.), Logan Smith, Lauren Bolen, Camille Vitoff, Paige Casper, Amy Stewart, Alexis Fuller
How It Looked Before: Vault was a struggle for the Tigers in 2019 because they lacked the difficulty and cleanliness to be competitive.
How It Looks Now: Most of the freshmen have the potential to make the vault lineup, so picking a top six will be a challenge. Logan Smith and Lauren Bolen both have powerful Yurchenko fulls that should score well. Another strong contender is Camille Vitoff with a solid Yurchenko full of her own. Although her vault only starts from a 9.900, sophomore Emerson Hurst, who competed the event a handful of times in 2019, is a strong contender due to her amplitude.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With added difficulty, vault should be much better for the Tigers in 2020.
Bars
Potential Contributors: Ally Wesoly (9.820 NQS), Tess Zientek (9.770), Jaz Kauffman (9.715), Leah Smith (9.660), Camille Vitoff, Amy Stewart, Emerson Hurst, Tirzah Delph, Logan Smith
How It Looked Before: Bars was a good event for Towson in 2019, but like vault it lacked the difficulty to be as competitive as it could have been.
How It Looks Now: Of the freshmen, Vitoff and Amy Stewart are the most likely contenders for the lineup. Vitoff has a huge full-in dismount while Stewart competes a floaty piked Jaeger. Logan Smith brings a big Tkatchev and could see lineup time as well. Sophomore transfer Tirzah Delph performed in exhibition bars a few times while at UIC last year, and with a big Tkatchev and double Arabian dismount, she makes a case, too. Hurst didn’t compete bars in 2019 but could see lineup time in 2020.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? With added difficulty and depth, bars should be a better event for Towson in 2020.
Beam
Potential Contributors: Emerson Hurst (9.860 NQS), Ally Wesoly (9.740), Melissa Temkov (9.655), Nikki Borkowski (9.495), Camille Vitoff, Jenna Weitz, Lauren Bolen, Paige Casper, Logan Smith
How It Looked Before: The highlights of beam in 2019 were the routines from regional qualifiers Hurst and Mary Elle Arduino, but the rest of the lineup struggled with consistency.
How It Looks Now: Vitoff has been inconsistent in J.O., but with a triple series, she should definitely be in the lineup if she can find her consistency. Like Vitoff, Jenna Weitz has also had struggles with consistency but has nice lines and a great flow to her routine and should contend as well. Bolen, Casper and Logan Smith are also possibilities.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? Losing Arduino is going to hurt, so the success of the lineup is going to depend on how well the newcomers can adjust. It’s too early to tell.
Floor
Potential Contributors: Melissa Temkov (9.770 NQS), Ally Wesoly (9.760), Tess Zientek (9.660), Leah Smith (9.605), Emerson Hurst (9.492 AVG), Paige Casper, Lauren Bolen, Jenna Weitz, Amy Stewart, Camille Vitoff, Alexis Fuller, Logan Smith
How It Looked Before: Floor was up and down for Towson in 2019. The team had solid routines but struggled with consistency with rotation totals ranging from 47.375 to 49.150.
How It Looks Now: Hurst competed floor a few times in 2019 but should become a regular in the lineup if healthy. Just about all the freshmen could contend for a spot, so it will be all about finding the best six between the freshmen and the returners.
Trending up, down or too early to tell? If the team can find consistency, floor should be a better event for Towson in 2020.
Overall Outlook
With a lot of newcomers and a new coaching staff, Towson is going to look a lot different than it did in 2019. Hopefully it will be for the better, but how the team responds to all these changes is going to be the deciding factor in its success.
Article by Mary Emma Burton
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