It’s time to start looking forward to 2024! There are three new programs that begin competing next year: Clemson, Talladega, and Utica. We gathered our thoughts about their inaugural seasons.
First, which new program are you most excited about? Why?
Allison: Utica. Am I biased because it’s DIII? Absolutely. But I love the variety, unpredictability, and underdog energy that DIII brings to the table. Utica will be smashing new records left and right. And, yes, the first few years of a program sets endless records but, ahem, Lexi Castellaneta will quickly set some floor records, and Jensen Todd was a Valley gymnast in her club days, so I can even see her hanging around after this extra season. Danielle Cerminaro has OODLES of experience from varsity gymnastics to club gymnastics and as a gymnast herself. It is the perfect storm of success.
Savanna: Clemson! We’re going on two years since the announcement of the program, and we’ve essentially seen the process play out on social media from coaching announcements to practice meets and everything in between, so I’m ready to see the culmination.
Jenna: I have to say Clemson because I’m an alumna of an ACC school, so it makes me happy to finally see ACC gymnastics!
Rhiannon: What Jenna said!
Mary Emma: Clemson for…
