This weekend we wrapped up the penultimate championship of the season and witnessed Lindenwood’s swan song. This will be a shorter article than usual, befitting a sadly shrinking championship field, but we’ll hit the highlights of a memorable weekend. Here’s what I watched, anticipated, and worried about during the second-last weekend of season.
Question: What’s up next for HBCU gymnastics?
The second year of HBCU gymnastics was a memorable one, beginning with the introduction of a new team and ending with two HBCU gymnasts becoming national champions. There’s so much to love about where these teams are right now and the future is just as promising.
I expect that over the next few years we’ll see our two HBCU teams trade the all-time HBCU records and push each other further. I think we’ll continue to see strong recruits committing to HBCUs at least intermittently and potentially increasing over time. The biggest dream, of course, is the addition of more programs. We’re not far from seeing the personnel at Wilberforce start to assemble, which is so exciting. There’s just a lot to look forward to!
Bonus Questions:
What was that, Brown? West Chester is a great team and always had a shot to upset Brown in the semifinals of its home…
