I think every skater goes through a "sophomore slump." Sarah had a breakout senior debut, nabbing a championship medal to cap off a stellar season. Unfortunately for Sarah, she experienced her sophomore slump during the Olympic season. If she can add a triple Axel to her repertoire this upcoming cycle, she will definitely be a contender. I believe the only skaters moving up to the senior ranks are Sophie and Sherry, both of whom are hot or cold skaters. Sophie did acquire a level of consistency this season, having scored between 186-193 throughout the Junior Grand Prix season. She is coming off of an injury, so her Junior Worlds results are not too concerning. Sherry, conversely, had a less than stellar season. She is attempting to add a consistent 3-3, but rotation and consistency issues have been plaguing her more than in seasons past. Elyce has also gone through a bit of a slump, exacerbated by injuries. Having changed coaches recently, I hope Elyce falls in love with the sport again and manages to climb the ladder like Amber—one of, if not, her biggest role models. With Alysa and Isabeau staying on for, presumably, another quad, Sarah has all the ingredients necessary to be a contender for the upcoming cycle. The other skater I am excited to watch is Alina Bonillo. She has huge jumps, but also struggles with consistency. If she figures that out, she will be a force to be reckoned with because she combines artistry and athleticism seamlessly.
