Gymnast’s comeback inspires South Hill squad
When senior Christine Niles was walking around on crutches with a broken ankle during her freshman year on the gymnastics team, she thought her career in the sport was over.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
» Gymnastics
Bombers go pink to spur awareness
The gymnastics team will be thinking about more than just balance beams and floor routines when it takes to the mat Saturday in Ben Light Gymnasium.
Constant presence
As the gymnastics team waits outside the Ben Light Gymnasium doors to begin its ceremonial march into the first home dual-meet of the season, senior Jessica Bolduc momentarily steps away from her teammates to receive hugs and wishes of good luck from her parents — a tradition that has preceded each of her meets since [...]
Injuries thrust sophomores into mixed lineup
Though the gymnastics team’s regular season has not yet begun, the injury bug has bitten the Bombers in more ways than one.
Flooring opponents
The gymnastics team’s success this season literally has gymnasts jumping and dancing.
Blue and Gold’s visualization becomes reality
Junior Justine Picciano stands on the balance beam after a flawless routine. Ready to dismount, she cartwheels off the end of the beam, does a back flip with one and a half twists and sticks the landing. She opens her eyes; her feet have stayed in the same spot the entire time — the whole routine was preformed in her head.
Gymnastics finish fifth at ECACs
Although the gymnastics team had a rollercoaster season, it had higher hopes than its disappointing fifth place finish at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships.
