Apply Again without Updated LSAT Score?

Maybe a long shot for a strong answer, but I'm wondering if it's worth applying with essentially the same application (same GPA and LSAT score) but much earlier in the cycle. I applied in January last year to my top school, and I'm wondering if applying again when the app opens on 10/1/26 is worth it. I'm studying to retake the LSAT again next year to apply 10/1/27, but am worried that a third application would be seen as a negative rather than a positive (i.e., the applicant wasn't strong enough two times, why say yes the third time). Thanks for any insight!