Gators focusing on sticking landings
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Apr. 3, 2013Sophomore Kytra Hunter, with her body balanced in preflight, stuck her vault routine to round out Florida’s rotation at the Southeastern Conference Championships on March 23.
Sophomore Kytra Hunter, with her body balanced in preflight, stuck her vault routine to round out Florida’s rotation at the Southeastern Conference Championships on March 23.
No. 1 Florida’s Alaina Johnson has been cleared to participate in gymnastics after missing eight meets because of a stress fracture and stress reaction in her lower back. However, Johnson’s availability as Florida tries to claim its first national title under coach Rhonda Faehn is still in question.
One day after the Southeastern Conference named Bridget Sloan Freshman of the Year, she reached even greater heights.
Bridget Sloan set the standard on Saturday in Little Rock, Ark.
In the biggest competition since competing in the 2008 Olympics, Bridget Sloan set the standard on Saturday evening in Little Rock, Ark.
No. 1 Florida was nearly flawless on the uneven bars in a high-scoring 198.125-197.875 loss to No. 7 Utah on Saturday, a trend that has been consistent this season.
Florida’s trek of dominance came to a close on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, UT.
In Matagalpa, Nicaragua, flash floods are a part of everyday life.
The spotlight is shining brightly on the Gators. Not only does Florida hold the highest scores in each event in the NCAA, but its roster continues to improve as it reaches the end of the regular season.
Marissa King’s parents went 48 meets without seeing her perform as a Gator.
The Gators’ quest for their first national championship is nearing the postseason.
When Mackenzie Caquatto isn’t balancing handstands or posting perfect scores on bars, she’s teaching the alphabet.
Gymnast Bridgette Caquatto endured several setbacks even before arriving at Florida.
Bridget Sloan had rarely been rooted against before arriving at Florida.
What Florida accomplished on Saturday evening had not been done in nearly 21 years.
Ashanee Dickerson is rewriting Florida’s record books.
Florida was crushed after losing by 0.075 to Alabama in the NCAA Super Six.
Dealing with injuries is part of the gig. Replacing production, however, isn’t all that easy.
Rhonda Faehn has slowly worked out a few wrinkles.
Two years ago, Jack Strickland phoned his loved ones to offer what little advice he had left to give and planned his final Thanksgiving for early August.