March 9

Byrnes named WIAC Coach of the Year

Doug Byrnes
Hamline gymnastics coach Doug Byrnes was named WIAC Coach of the Year, the conference office announced.

Byrnes led the Pipers to a third place finish in the WIAC Championships/West Regional. The finish gave the Pipers their first berth in the NCGA Championships since 2004.

It was the second time Byrnes has won Coach of the Year honors in the past three season. He earned the Co-Coach of the Year award after the 2005 season.

Hamline finished fifth at the NCGA Championships with a season-high score of 182.575.

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