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The night was filled with impressive performances, as junior Makenzie Wilson and fifth-year senior Raena Worley both achieved perfect scores of 10.000. These were the first perfect scores recorded by Kentucky gymnasts since Jenny Hansen competed for the team in the mid-1990s. What made these scores even more extraordinary was that they were the first ever perfect scores recorded in Rupp Arena.

The first rotation saw Kentucky dominate on the vault. Senior Isabella Magnelli and fifth-year Raena Worley set the stage with impressive scores of 9.925 and 9.900, respectively. But it was junior Makenzie Wilson who stole the show with her flawless vault. The crowd held its breath as Wilson stuck the landing, and erupted with joy when the judges awarded her a perfect 10.000. This marked the first perfect score for a UK gymnast in over 25 years, leaving Wilson overwhelmed with emotion.

Kentucky is coming off their best season start to date, with their most recent contest against No. 3 LSU resulting in a score of 197.600, their highest road score so far this season. Prior to that, they recorded a score of 197.475 against No. 13 Auburn and a score of 196.775 at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas.

Holt’s selection for this prestigious role comes after his impressive performance as a coach in the 2023 Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) held in Kingston, Jamaica, where he helped guide the USA team to a gold medal victory. This accomplishment solidified Holt’s reputation as a coach with strategic prowess and an exceptional understanding of the game.

UK faculty and staff can take advantage of this generous offer by simply presenting their UK faculty/staff ID at the doors. With their ID, they will be granted complimentary entry for themselves and up to three guests in the general admission sections.

Kentucky comes into the competition with an 8-1 record, following wins over Army and Nebraska last week. The team has been performing consistently well this season, with average scores of 2342.9 in smallbore and 2380.4 in air rifle, resulting in an average aggregate score of 4723.3.

The Wildcats are currently basking in the glory of their best season start to date. Last week, they achieved an impressive score of 197.475 against No. 12 Auburn, following their season opener at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas, where they posted a solid score of 196.775.

Next up, the Big Blue Nation will be treated to Rockstar Night on February 9 when Kentucky takes on Missouri. Fans are encouraged to glam up and rock out at Rupp, as friendship bracelets will be handed out and exchanged. Additionally, the first 250 kids in attendance will receive heart-shaped rockstar sunglasses.

Stephens’s success was highlighted by his victory at the USATF U20 national championship in the men’s high jump. Competing at the renowned Hayward Field in July, Stephens cleared an impressive height of 2.15m (7-0.5), securing first place in the event. This outstanding performance not only earned him a national championship title but also made him only the third Louisville student athlete in school history to win an event at the USATF U20 Championships.

Kentucky’s head coach, Tim Garrison, expressed his delight at seeing Worley receive this accolade. He emphasized how Worley’s impact on the team goes far beyond her competitive greatness, highlighting her importance as a leader and a positive force in the gym.