Alabama gymnastics lost against Kentucky, but made huge progress as a team

Not solely did the Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics workforce obtain a 197.000 all-around rating on Friday night time, however it exceeded that purpose and received a 197.325.

That and having fun with its first excellent 10 of the season have been what Alabama was focussing on after leaving Kentucky (which scored 197.825) with its second straight loss. 

Head coach Ashley Johnston mentioned that the workforce is staying constant and constructing some momentum. This was proven via many performances, however particularly by Makarri Doggette.

Regardless of coming off an harm that sidelined her final week in opposition to Florida, the senior was capable of earn an ideal 10.0 on the uneven bars. She additionally a 9.925 on vault. 

Johnston mentioned that the comeback was robust as a result of she really needed to belief herself.

The workforce additionally wanted to bounce again from having two essential falls in opposition to the Gators. Whereas there have been nonetheless some rocky routines with a fall on stability beam by Ella Burgess, and an out-of-bounds tumbling cross by Cam Machado, the Crimson Tide was nonetheless capable of attain its meet purpose. .

“This workforce has lots within the tank and we have given away small issues alongside the best way, however man, after they actually get into their stride, they’re able to placing up actually massive scores and going actually far as a bunch,” Johnston mentioned.

Johnston added that the entire errors Alabama had at Kentucky are correctable, and he or she’s wanting to see what the remainder of the season holds.

Johnston continues to make prestigious choices on who shall be within the lineup. Shallon Olsen, who has been out with an harm, warmed up on a few occasions, however Johnston felt it was finest to avoid wasting her power and held her again.

Freshman Rachel Rybicki was the newest alternate to be thrust into the lineup, and competed on beam for the primary time in her school profession. She obtained a 9.7  rating. 

Sania Mitchell additionally competed on vault and received a 9.775.

In the meantime, Lilly Hudson was capable of safe a 9.925 on beam and flooring. Luisa Blanco obtained a 9.95 on bars and beam. Cam Machado received a 9.95 on bars.

Thus, the progress regardless of being shorthanded once more, with a much less from Doggette about perseverance and by no means giving up.

Alabama goes head-to-head with Auburn at dwelling subsequent Friday for its annual Energy of Pink competitors. The meet begins at 6:30 p.m. CT and shall be streamed on SEC Community.

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