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Yahoo
23-04-2025
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‘Incredibly proud;' Local university gymnast earns program's first-ever All-American honor
A local gymnast made history at the 2025 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wilberforce University's Diamond Cook scored a season-high 9.75 on the floor exercise in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 11-13. Advertisement She earned a spot in the Event Individual Finals and secured the title of a First Team Floor All-American, according to a university spokesperson. TRENDING STORIES: 'Her dedication, focus, and passion for the sport shone through every movement of her routine. We are incredibly proud of what she has accomplished—not just for herself, but for the entire Wilberforce athletic community,' said Coach Morgan Byrd, Wilberforce Gymnastics. The university congratulated Cook on social media. 'Proud is an understatement!' Wilberforce Gymnastics wrote on its Instagram account. 'She came, she conquered, and she left her mark. From making history to dominating the floor, Diamond is just getting started. Can't wait to see what she brings next season. Keep an eye on her… she's the one SHINING.' Advertisement Wilberforce launched its gymnastics program in 2024. The university said Cook's win is a defining moment for their athletic history. 'Her achievements are already inspiring a new generation of young Black gymnasts, showing them what's possible with hard work, resilience, and the right support,' the university said on its website. Photo contributed by Wilberforce University (via Facebook) [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Miami Herald
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU gymnast Morgan Price repeats as national champion
In another historic milestone for HBCU gymnastics, Fisk University's Morgan Price has once again captured the national spotlight. The standout junior gymnast claimed her second consecutive all-around title at the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC) on Friday night, scoring an impressive 39.350 to defend her crown. Formerly known as the USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships, the WCGNIC showcases top-tier talent from across the nation. Price, competing for the only HBCU gymnastics team in the field, stood tall against elite competition. She outpaced SEMO's Taylor Ingle, who finished as the runner-up with a 39.225, and Bridgeport's Abigail Kenney, who took third with a 38.95. The HBCU star qualified for all four individual event finals with top-eight finishes across the board, further underscoring her dominance. But Price won't be representing Fisk alone in the next round. Her teammate Aliyah Reed-Hammon delivered a breakout performance of her own, finishing in the top two on both vault and beam to secure spots in both event finals. Price's repeat performance is not just a personal triumph - it's another powerful chapter in the growth of HBCU gymnastics. Since joining Fisk, she's been a trailblazer for the sport at historically Black colleges and universities, proving that excellence knows no boundaries. Earlier this year she became the first gymnast from an HBCU to record a perfect score. "I know that that a lot of little gymnasts, whether they're a minority or not, look up to us because they see a whole team full of black and brown gymnasts doing the sport that they love, and it can show that you can also do (college gymnastics) as well, as long as you keep working hard and putting your mind to it," she told Forbes after repeating as champion. With both Price and Reed-Hammon advancing to the event finals, Fisk University is once again proving that HBCU programs can shine on the national stage in gymnastics. The duo's success highlights the continuing evolution of a program that has broken barriers and redefined what's possible in collegiate athletics. The post HBCU gymnast Morgan Price repeats as national champion appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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Centenary gymnastics to host Midwest conference championships; tickets on sale
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Centenary Gymnastics program will serve as the host site for the upcoming Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Championships. Watch Live: Centenary College Sports here MIC Championships will be held on Friday, March 2,1, at 4 p.m. inside the Gold Dome, and tickets are on sale. Ticket prices are $20 for general admission, and children 12 and under are $10. 2025 Centenary College home games schedule Fellow MIC members Illinois State University, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), and Texas Woman's University will join the Centenary Ladies to compete for the championships. Live results and live video will be available during the meet. Centenary finished fifth in last season's event in St. Charles, Mo., with a 188.550 team score. The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC), which will also be held at Gold Dome in April, will feature more gymnastics and competitions. The WCGNIC meet is: April 11 – semi-finals, 2 sessions at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 12 – team finals at 7 p.m. April 13 – Individual event finals at 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more information on The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC). Bookmark this page and check back with us; we will update it as needed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
