Emma Lavelle Shines On Sunday At Nationals And Posts Career High
Senior Emma Lavelle (Mandeville, La.) finished her superb career in grand fashion on Sunday as she scored a career-high 9.80 on floor in the individual finals of the 2025 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships inside the Gold Dome.
Shreveport - Senior Emma Lavelle (Mandeville, La.) finished her superb career in grand fashion on Sunday as she scored a career-high 9.80 on floor in the individual finals of the 2025 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships inside the Gold Dome.
Lavelle, who earned a previous career-best 9.775 on Friday night in the opening session, earned First-Team All-American status based on her appearance in the individual finals. Lavelle, who was competing at nationals for the third time in her career, was named a finalist for the prestigious AAI Award sponsored by American Athletic Inc. (AAI) on March 4 as she is the only division III gymnast of the 59 nominees in the country.
The AAI Award is given annually and is voted on by NCAA women's gymnastics head coaches throughout the nation. The award, which is sponsored by the American Athletic Inc., is often likened to the Heisman Trophy for Women's Gymnastics and has become a symbol of excellence in the sport.
Lavelle was also the recipient of the MIC (Midwest Independent Conference) Coaches' Choice Award last month and was named a WCGNIC Scholar-Athlete at the nationals banquet on Thursday.
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