Thursday, 17 September 2009 13:06

Clare-Kearney Named Finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year

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Former LSU star Ashleigh Clare-Kearney has been named one of nine finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year.  She is the only gymnast among the nine finalists, and one of three Division I finalists.  The 2009 NCAA champ on the vault and floor exercise, she also served as president of the LSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in 2008-2009.  Link:  LSU Release.
Thursday, 17 September 2009 00:47

Iowa State Hires Mann as Assistant

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Iowa State has announced the hiring of Shari Mann as an assistant coach.  The former US National team member and All American (ASU) is an international rated judge and club coach.  School Release

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Monday, 14 September 2009 06:00

Men's World Championship Squad Includes Several Collegians

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The US squad for the upcoming World Championships includes several present and past NCAA stars.  Previously named to the team were former Cal star Tim McNeill and OU grad Jonathan Horton, as well as current Sooner Steven Legendre.  The OU pair will be joined by incoming frosh Jake Dalton and former Illinois star Wes Haagensen.  Current Illini Daniel Ribeiro is the alternate.

USA Gymnastics Release
Illinois Release
OU Release

Sunday, 13 September 2009 11:10

Kent State Announces Incoming Class of Seven

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Kent State has announced their incoming class of seven athletes. The four signees are Rachel Guida, Sarah Moore, Lindsay Runyun, and Stephanie Smart. The Golden Flashes also add three walkons: Felicia Charles, Kaitlyn Darter and Lauren Wozniak. The commits of all seven were carried in previous news items at the site. Link: Kent State Release
Saturday, 12 September 2009 17:20

2010-2011: Volopich to Southern Utah

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Doniele Volopich has committed to Southern Utah, according to a site submission. The L10 at Phoenix Gymnastics Academy placed 10th AA and 5th on UB at the 2009 Region I L10 Regionals, Senior B. Link: YouTube.com UB Video

Saturday, 12 September 2009 14:07

Karkowski Named Assistant at Pittsburgh

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Terry Karkowski has been named the assistant at Pittsburgh. Karkowski has been the Head Coach at Western Michigan for the past 13 seasons. Her husband is an assistant soccer coach at Pitt. Link: Pitt Release
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