I was so surprised. I wasn’t expecting it. I knew I had been nominated, but I didn’t think there was much chance.

I was really hoping the team could make it.

I can go all out and go for everything on every event because I don’t have to hit for the team. It’s definitely a different mindset. I’m excited to get one more shot.

It’s amazing. It gives us a lot of confidence. To be this close to beating the No. 1 team in the country is exciting.

I just want to go out there and hit the routines like I know I can hit them. Last year, it was crazy watching all the teams around me, trying to figure out what was...