Lilly Hudson Signs with Alabama Gymnastics
11/11/2020 8:42:00 AM | Gymnastics
The Fleming Island, Fla., native is a Junior International Elite competitor
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Junior International Elite competitor Lilly Hudson has signed her National Letter of Intent to compete for The University of Alabama gymnastics team head coach Dana Duckworth announced Wednesday.
LILLY HUDSON SAID
"The minute I stepped on The University of Alabama campus, I noticed not only the remarkable gymnastics, but the respect that all the coaches, staff and athletes had for each other in order to work together and achieve something great. The atmosphere that they set within their program immediately stood out and I knew that this was the place I wanted to call home for the next four years."Â
HEAD COACH DANA DUCKWORTH SAID
"Lilly is a beautiful gymnast with impeccable lines on all four events. Her elite experience, discipline and resilience along with an internal fortitude for constant improvement in every aspect of her life will make for an awesome collegiate transition. She is an incredibly hard worker and her gymnastics looks effortless which will create an opportunity to become a consistent force in our lineups week after week. We have built a relationship with Lilly since she was in the eighth grade and I have witnessed her evolve into a leader with confidence who owns her voice and puts family first. It has been several years since her commitment and we are excited the time has come to celebrate her arrival."
ABOUT HUDSON
- Coached by Vali Buse, Mila Picus and Rachel Nelson at Florida Elite Gymnastics
- Junior International Elite
- 2016 P&G Championships competitor
- 2016 U.S. Secret Classic competitor
- 2018 Florida Level 10 State All-Around Champion
- Slated to graduate from Fleming Island High School in May 2021
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Daughter of Marcy and Stan Hudson
Hudson joins a signing class that also includes Corinne Bunagan and Jordyn Paradise.
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