Women Gymnastics wins 1st National title

[biggunsbob]

It comes down to the last event. Abby Heiskell needed a 9.85 for Michigan to win the National title. Oklahoma had won the National title 5 out of the last 6 seasons.

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[biggunsbob]

Sierra Brooks breakout star.

The breakout star

Heiskell might have clinched the victory for Michigan, but it was sophomore Sierra Brooks who was the Wolverines' standout all weekend long. She notched the highest individual all-around score in the competition on Saturday at 39.7750 -- and had the top score in Friday's first semifinal session for a second-place finish overall.

Brooks said the key to her success was trusting in herself and knowing what she and her teammates were capable of.

"I think we walked into this and we just told ourselves, "Do your gymnastics. You don't overdo it; you don't underdo it. Trust yourself,'" she said after the win. "And that's what we did today. We came in confident, and it paid off..


With two more years of eligibility left, and with Heiskell and 10-time All-American Natalie Wojcik returning for their senior seasons next year, Michigan might already be a favorite to win the title again in 2022.

 

[rumseyhouse77]

Go Blue!

 

[tinselwolverine]

Woo hoo!

Go Blue!