Clemson Gymnastics secured a major infusion of talent on Nov. 11, 2026, signing a six-person recruiting class to strengthen a program fresh off its ACC Championship.
Ranked fifth nationally by College Gym News, the 2027 signing class includes Paislee Bell, Joelie Berelc, Jurzieblu Cromartie, Emree Hofseth, Camie Westerman, and Halle Shea Wittenberg.
These athletes signed full scholarship agreements and are slated to arrive on campus in Fall 2027 to compete in the 2028 spring season. The Tigers, who finished 2026 ranked 14th in the nation, are building on a momentum that saw them reach a Regional Final for the first time in program history.
A Mandate for Impact
“This group is filled with both talent and experience at both the elite level and the national development program,” said co-head coaches Justin Howell and Elisabeth Crandall-Howell in a statement released by the program.
“All six of these gymnasts are primed to make a significant impact,” Crandall-Howell said.
The 2026 season established a new baseline for the program, which secured its third NCAA tournament appearance. The team also cemented its status as a premier draw, ranking sixth nationally in total home attendance at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Four Texas Recruits Join the Tigers
The Tigers recruited four of the six signees from Texas. Paislee Bell, a three-time National Qualifier from Cypress Academy, arrives as a national bronze medalist on bars. Emree Hofseth, also representing Cypress Academy, is a four-star recruit with 13 career America’s Top 100 scores.
Rounding out the Texas cohort are Jurzieblu Cromartie, a Pearland Elite product and two-time top-10 finisher at Nationals, and four-star recruit Halle Shea Wittenberg, a three-time Junior Olympics National Qualifier.
Expanding the Geographic Footprint
Clemson reached into Florida and Maryland to finalize the roster, signing Joelie Berelc and Camie Westerman, respectively. She finished second in all-around and bars at the 2025 Nationals and has two career America’s Top 100 scores.
Westerman, training at Hill’s Gymnastics, brings international experience as a two-time U.S. Junior National Team member and a gold medalist at the 2024 Junior Pan American Championships.
“She takes great pride in the performance and details of the sport,” Crandall-Howell said of Westerman.
“The experience she brings from national and international competition will help tremendously,” Crandall-Howell said.
Texas Recruits Details
Jurzieblu Cromartie, from Tomball, Texas, is a three-star recruit according to College Gym News and has five career America’s Top 100 scores on MyMeetScores.com. She participated in the Nastia Liukin Cup.
“I chose Clemson because I knew and felt that it was the right place for me,” Cromartie said.
Emree Hofseth, from Magnolia, Texas, is a four-time National Qualifier and the 2025 Region 3 Beam Champion. She also recorded two third-place national finishes on bars.
“I chose Clemson because it felt like home as soon as I stepped onto campus,” Hofseth said.
Transitioning Toward 2028
While the 2028 roster is now taking shape, the immediate focus for the coaching staff remains on the 2027 season.
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