BRISTOL, Tenn. – Montevallo Acrobatics & Tumbling recorded a season-high total score en route to a 252.180-238.285 victory over King on Monday evening.
Montevallo started the meet strong, outscoring King 36.85-35.50 in the Compulsory Event. The Falcons best score came in the Pyramid heat where the Falcons recorded a 9.55.
Montevallo opened the Acro Event strong, as Lexie Cole, Rilyn McAllister, and Alesandra Vega recorded a 9.85 in the Five-Element. Montevallo recorded scores of 8.90 and 8.45 in the final two heats, as the Falcons edged the Tornado in the Acro Event 27.20-26.45.
The Falcons performed well in the Pyramid Event, most notably recording high scores of 9.75 in the Synchronized heat and 9.50 in the Open heat. Montevallo outscored King in the Pyramid Event 28.20-27.55.
Montevallo got off to a strong start in the Toss Event, as Katie Quinn, Ally Torres, Corrine Wilcox, Payton Roach, Zoey Cooper, and Katlyn Smith recorded a 9.20 in the 450 Salto Toss. The Falcons finished the Toss Event with scores of 8.65 and 8.85, ultimately outscoring the Tornado 26.70-24.10.
The Falcons carried the momentum into the Tumbling Event, outscoring the Tornado 48.600-46.625. Tracie Leopold earned the highest tumbling score, recording a 9.125 in the Aerial Pass. Ally Torres had a solid showing in the Open Pass, recording an 8.575 with a start value of 8.75. Rilyn McAllister earned an 8.150 in the Six-Element Pass.
Montevallo recorded an 84.63 in the Team Event, compared to King's 78.06.
MEET INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 252.180 | King 238.285
Records: Montevallo 4-2 (5-1 CC) | King 4-3 (4-3 CC)
Location: King University | Bristol, Tenn.
UP NEXT: Montevallo closes the regular season with a tri-meet against Newberry and Wingate.