They just competed at 2024 Challenger Series Metropole Nice Cote de Azur
Sad. I Iiked them individually and as a team. I also thought they were a bit underscored in general.
isabella flores could try with him
Hmm, I have not heard that Isabella Flores is looking for a partner right now. Her IG profile still lists Ivan Desyatov as her partner. That doesn't mean she might not begin looking for someone new eventually. It would be too bad if that has to happen, as she is so well matched with Desyatov. A rare superb physical match with electric chemistry. Plus, Flores/ Desyatov had one of the best FDs this season (choreo by Kaitlyn Weaver) that they sadly did not get a chance to fully develop.
There sometimes appears to be an expectation with certain pairings of having immediate success or 'blowing it all up.' No time for patience and working things out with small gains toward larger goals.
What's the reasoning behind that??
The Mullens have been outscoring the Peals most of the season.
I like that USFS gave Zingas / Kolesnik 4CCs and Green / Parsons WC. There were so close at Nats, and, to me anyway, it send the message that USFS believes in them and sees them as being in the thick of things.
I adore the Mullens. I’m so pleased for them!
I guess they figured the Peals went to JGPF, so they are giving the Mullens an opportunity at junior Worlds.IMO, it is Wolf/Tsar who are 'taking the spot' from the Peals (IOW, taking precedence in the selection process). W/T obviously were instructed to go back to compete juniors this season internationally, when they had competed seniors after first partnering. Katarina also has prior senior experience with her former partner, J.Chen.
, albeit B/S bested them in the FD and overall.
Yes. Z/K are respected as a promising team for the U.S. Fortunately, this year, the U.S. was not hampered by having to name 4CCs team early, prior to U.S. Nationals. Last year, it did not work out well. In normal circumstances, Bratti/ Somerville would surely have been sent to 2024 4CCs and G/P to 2024 Worlds (barring any conflicting issues with Michael's injury -- he eventually had surgery).
B/S not being scored as high at '25 Nat'ls likely has more to do with their fluke problems at '24 Worlds. They had been given a premature chance at the big major mostly b/c USfigsk's hands were tied re 4CCs, plus B/S had performed so well at Nats and were riding high until the fluke fall at Worlds in the RD disrupted their confidence and momentum. All part of the endless drama of figsk and ice dance in particular.
W/T have said they went junior partly due to injury affecting their preparation for this season.
If I remember right, I think both the Peals and the Mullens are currently in their last season of junior eligibility.
Ethan Peal just turned 21 so yes I don't think he's eligible anymore.
