Men's Gymnastics Places Third at Navy Open
Complete ResultsANNAPOLIS, Md. – January 26, 2008 – The Springfield College men's gymnastics team finished third over the weekend at the Navy Open and had several outstanding individual performances to lead the way.
The Navy Midshipmen won the meet with an overall score of 336.9, while William & Mary placed second with a 333.1. The Pride rounded out the collegiate division with 321.4.
Josh Fox was sensational for the Pride as he finished second in the all-around with a 80.55. Fox recorded a third-place finish on floor exercise with a 14.3.
Taking first in the rings was Matt Bolognese with a 14.9 while teammate Andy Kelly placed sixth. Josh Spencer also had a nice showing for the Pride as he took second in the vault with a 15.15 and fifth on the high bar with a 13.45.
Springfield returns to action for its first home meet of the season when it welcomes Air Force this Sunday.
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Head Coach Steve Posner
Entering his 30th season as head men's gymnastics coach, Dr. Steve Posner is recognized as one of the most outstanding gymnastics coaches in the East. Posner, who has coached 145 All-Americans and 21 National Champions, led the Pride to another successful season in 2011. He has been named the NACGA Eastern Region Coach of the Year in two of the past three years. His latest book, published in 2008 and entitled "Coaching Leadership Handbook -- Instilling Values and Character through Sport," is available on Amazon.com.Read more.
