Women's Gymnastics Announces 2024 Captains
9/13/2023 10:38:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Graduate students Sierra Brooks and Gabby Wilson along with seniors Carly Bauman and Naomi Morrison were voted captains of the 2023-24 University of Michigan women's gymnastics team.
Brooks, a three-time captain, was the 2023 AAI Award winner and Michigan's female recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor, also earning her third Regional Gymnast of the Year honor and her second Big Ten Gymnast of the Year honor. The Planfield, Ill., native was the 13th Wolverine in program history to earn first team all-conference honors on four occasions and earned 15 event titles in 2023. She recoded two perfect 10s this season with one on vault and the other her first perfect score on floor exercise, which earned her an NCAA regional crown. Brooks closed out the 2023 season with her seventh first-team All-America citation as she tied for fourth overall on the floor. Brooks is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, a three-time WCGA Scholastic All-American, a two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree and serves as the Student Academic Advisory Committee (SAAC) president.
"I am so excited to help lead Team 48 as a three-year captain this upcoming year with Gabby, Carly and Naomi," said Brooks. "I just know this season is going to be a great one and I am really looking forward to supporting and seeing everyone shine in more ways than one."
Wilson, a two-time captain, competed in the all-around all season for the Maize and Blue and took home six event titles, including tying Abby Heiskell for the fifth-highest all-around score in program history. The Ypsilanti, Mich., native became the 14th Wolverine to earn four first-team All-Big Ten nods and was the Big Ten Individual Champion on the vault, also earning regular-season first team All-America honors on the vault. Wilson is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a three-time WCGA Scholastic All-American.
"Being a captain for the 2023-24 season means that I get the chance to, yet again, lead a group of amazing young women," said Wilson. "It means that I get to have a positive impact on the culture of our program and it means that I get to learn more about my own leadership style while deepening the relationships that I have with my teammates and my coaches."
Bauman came back from injury and competed on the uneven bars and balance beam for the Wolverines in 2023. The West Des Moines, Iowa, native was the Big Ten Individual Co-Champion on the uneven bars and named second team All-Big Ten for her efforts. Bauman recorded a career-best 9.950 on bars on three occasions and scored a career-best 9.925 on the beam three times. Bauman also is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a WCGA Scholastic All-American.
"Over the past three years, I have admired the leaders who came before me," said Bauman. "I am beyond excited to be named a captain for this upcoming year. It will be an honor to lead alongside Gabby, Sierra and Naomi. Team 48 is made of unique, talented and exceptional student-athletes and I can't wait to see what this year brings! Go Blue!"
Morrison earned first team All-America honors on the vault after finishing fifth nationally and earned her second first-team All-Big Ten nod in the 2023 campaign. The Chandler, Ariz., native was the 2023 regional vault champion and earned four other titles. She also is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a WCGA Scholastic All-American.
"I am excited and humbled to be named a team captain for the 2023-24 season and have the opportunity to lead alongside Gabby, Carly and Sierra," said Morrison. "I believe that the leadership that this program has had in previous years is one to admire, so it is an honor to know that my teammates trust in me to step into the shoes that past leaders have filled. With that being said, I am beyond thrilled for what is in store for team 48! Go Blue!"
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