Brockport, N.Y. — The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) announced its 2026 Regular Season All-America Team on Monday, March 30. Following a historic campaign, three Golden Eagles earned All-America honors across five events.
Kiara Hockman — Vault (First Team), Balance Beam (First Team), Floor Exercise (Second Team)
Hockman continued to solidify her legacy at Brockport, earning WCGA Regular Season All-America recognition for the second consecutive year. After securing a pair of First Team honors as a sophomore, she returned to the First Team on vault with an impressive 9.785 season average. Her excellence extended across multiple events, as she also garnered First Team honors on balance beam with a 9.780 average. Additionally, Hockman earned Second Team distinction on floor exercise, posting a team-best 9.820 average. Her consistent performance builds upon a 2025 campaign in which she was also named an NCGA All-American at the national championships.
Emma Brookins — Uneven Bars (First Team)
Brookins elevated her performance in 2026, earning First Team All-America honors on uneven bars after being named a Second Team selection on floor exercise as a freshman. She provided stability to the Golden Eagles' lineup throughout the season, recording a 9.630 average to secure top honors.
Lienna Kay — Balance Beam (Second Team)
Kay repeated as a WCGA Second Team All-American on balance beam, maintaining the high standard set during her breakout 2025 season. Following her performance as the 2025 Balance Beam Co-Champion at the national championships, Kay continued to excel in 2026, finishing the regular season with an average of 9.695.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Rene Lyst, Brockport continued its dominance in the East Region. The Golden Eagles captured their sixth consecutive NCGA East Regional Championship, posting a first-place score of 193.675 at the regional meet hosted by Rhode Island College.
Brockport carried that momentum into postseason competition in Cortland, N.Y., where it placed third overall at the NCGA National Championships. The Golden Eagles recorded a season-high score of 193.875 to secure a third-place finish. In addition to the team's success, Brockport earned six individual All-America honors at the national meet and had two student-athletes recognized as Academic All-Americans.
