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Peyton Ernst thriving after Alabama gave her second chance at gymnastics career

Peyton Ernst thriving after Alabama gave her second chance at gymnastics career

Ben Stansell March 1, 2018

By Ben Stansell | Staff Reporter Peyton Ernst stuck her dismount and thrust her arms skyward. She ran over to her teammates, a triumphant smile on her face, and began dishing out high fives. Ernst had...

Alabama gymnastics posts season-high score in win over Auburn

Alabama gymnastics posts season-high score in win over Auburn

Ben Stansell February 24, 2018

Propelled by a season-high score, No. 7 Alabama defeated No. 16 Auburn 197.3 – 195.4 in Auburn Arena on Friday night. It is the third time that the Crimson Tide have reached a score of 197 or higher...

Mackenzie Brannan suffers career-ending injury in practice

Mackenzie Brannan suffers career-ending injury in practice

Ben Stansell February 18, 2018

Senior Mackenzie Brannan ruptured her achilles today at practice while working on a floor routine, according to an initial diagnosis. The team will confirm Brannan’s diagnosis tomorrow morning. Brannan...

Alabama gymnastics sets season high scores in vault and bars against Kentucky

Alabama gymnastics sets season high scores in vault and bars against Kentucky

Ben Stansell February 16, 2018

On a night in which several Alabama gymnasts set career highs and the team recorded its best scores of the season on vault and uneven bars, coach Dana Duckworth was not satisfied. Duckworth always preaches...

Alabama gymnastics to honor 1988 national championship team on Friday

Alabama gymnastics to honor 1988 national championship team on Friday

Ben Stansell February 15, 2018

Before the 1988 season, things were different. Instead of competing full-time in front of thousands of fans in Coleman Coliseum, the Crimson Tide split home meets between Coleman and the much smaller Foster...

Gymnastics falls at Florida despite posting season-best score

Gymnastics falls at Florida despite posting season-best score

Ben Stansell February 10, 2018

Despite posting a season-best score, No. 9 Alabama was unable to overcome No. 5 Florida in Gainesville on Friday night, losing 197.850 – 197.075. “I’m so proud of the fight this team displayed, coming...

Lexi Graber makes the most of her opportunity

Lexi Graber makes the most of her opportunity

Ben Stansell February 8, 2018

Nicknames are ingrained in sports culture. Some are earned by athletes through their legendary play, such as Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky; others allude to an athlete’s trademark appearance, like...

Alabama gymnastics finishes strong to remain undefeated in Power of Pink meets

Alabama gymnastics finishes strong to remain undefeated in Power of Pink meets

Ben Stansell February 2, 2018

For a moment, it looked as if Alabama’s perfect record in Power of Pink meets was in jeopardy. Heading into the last rotation of the night, the Crimson Tide led the Razorbacks by less than half a point....

Alabama hosts annual Power of Pink Meet against Arkansas

Alabama hosts annual Power of Pink Meet against Arkansas

Ben Stansell February 1, 2018

In a turbulent season dominated by untimely injuries and unexpected circumstances, senior Nickie Guerrero has been a rock. Her consistency in attitude and performance has proven to be a linchpin for Alabama’s...

Fight like hell: Mackenzie Brannan competes for her brother

Fight like hell: Mackenzie Brannan competes for her brother

Ben Stansell January 25, 2018

When Mackenzie Brannan dismounts the uneven bars, she transforms into a blur of crimson, white and sparkles. If you look closely enough, however, a hint of green can now be discerned from Alabama’s traditional...

Alabama gymnastics uses new motto as motivation during 2018 season

Alabama gymnastics uses new motto as motivation during 2018 season

Ben Stansell January 18, 2018

The Alabama gymnastics team's motto, “The Power of One,” has already been put to the test just weeks into the Crimson Tide’s 2018 season. The night before Alabama’s opening meet against the University...

Alabama gymnastics overcomes early set backs to defeat Georgia in first home meet

Alabama gymnastics overcomes early set backs to defeat Georgia in first home meet

Ben Stansell January 12, 2018

Despite coming out to a raucous home crowd, Alabama’s night got off to a shaky start. On vault, Alabama’s first event, sophomore Maddie Desch was penalized for an early start and freshman Lexi Graber...