BRONZE Bradie Tennell - An injury threatened to derail the early part of her season, but her road over the past few months has been relatively smooth. She made it to the Grand Prix Final for the first time, taking fifth with a very strong free skate. But she’s also shown a bit more inconsistency than she has in past seasons, which puts some question marks over her chances to win another title here this week. But the material she’s working with this year - particularly the short program - is, by far, the strongest that she’s ever had. She will want to use that to her advantage here.

4. Amber Glenn - Glenn had a steady fall on the Grand Prix, finishing in the top 7 at both of her events. She’s been bubbling under the past few seasons at Nationals, and we’ve known the potential that she has to put out some really great performances. The free skate is the one that will tell the tale for here this week, but it could really be a career-changing competition for her here in Greensboro.

5. Gracie Gold - For those who have followed her journey through Regionals and Sectionals, you are well aware that Gold has been on both a technical comeback to get her jumps back in order and a conditioning comeback to be program-ready. Even at Sectionals two months ago, her jumps were hold-your-breath affairs. But with two more months of training, she’s showing many glimpses of what made her a two-time US champion. Yesterday’s first practice session in Greensboro was the first time her comeback is materializing into something tangible. She still might not have the conditioning yet to pull out a full-out free skate, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she puts herself in a really good spot after the short program.

6. Karen Chen - One of the skaters who has been juggling college with world-level skating, Chen likely sees this competition as one that will help her make a decision on whether or not she continues to compete. She’s put out some very good short programs this season, but the free skate has been a struggle.

7. Emily Zhang - After winning her regionals and sectionals events, Zhang comes in as one of the potential breakout skaters of this event. And as a result of those wins domestically, she got a chance to compete internationally, taking silver at Torun Cup earlier this month.

8. Gabriella Izzo - Last year’s junior champion makes her senior debut this year with some technical upgrades. She’s got really solid basics, and if she can pair that with consistent skating, she could make a splash here this week.

9. Starr Andrews - The short program has been Andrews’ strength this season. Her good showings internationally have come on the heels of strong short programs. If she is to figure into the top 6 here, she will need to set herself up well with a clean short and hope to hold on with a solid free.

10. Sarah Jung - Fourth in juniors last year, Jung got some international experience on the Junior Grand Prix this season. She’s got some big technical elements to help her contend in this field.