Clemson gymnastics has officially secured the nation’s No. 5 recruiting class for 2027, adding six elite signees during the November period to strengthen the program ahead of its fourth competitive season.
New recruits improve roster depth and home attendance
- Roster Depth: The arrival of six high-level recruits immediately elevates internal competition for apparatus lineups ahead of the 2028 season.
- Home Attendance Projections: With Clemson currently ranking 6th nationally in home attendance at Littlejohn Coliseum, incoming talent like Camie Westerman and Halle Shea Wittenberg will help build depth in the program.
Clemson Gymnastics and co-head coaches Justin Howell and Elisabeth Crandall-Howell announced the program’s six-person 2027 signing class, ranked fifth in the country by College Gym News. The incoming group features Paislee Bell, Joelie Berelc, Jurzieblu Cromartie, Emree Hofseth, Camie Westerman, and Halle Shea Wittenberg, TigerNet reported.
The program enters its fourth season following a historic 2026 campaign that featured an ACC Championship, a third NCAA tournament appearance, and a program-best finish at the Regional Final. The Tigers concluded the season ranked 14th nationally.
“This group is filled with both talent and experience at both the elite level and the national development program,” Justin Howell and Liz Crandall-Howell said. “All six of these gymnasts are primed to make a significant impact.”
Elite Signees from Texas to Maryland
Paislee Bell of Montgomery, Texas, highlights the class as a three-time National Qualifier and national bronze medalist on bars. Joelie Berelc arrives from Clermont, Florida, as a four-star recruit and two-time Developmental Program National Team member who finished second in the all-around and on bars at the 2025 Nationals, TigerNet reported.
JurzieBlu Cromartie brings two-time national top-10 experience from Tomball, Texas, while Emree Hofseth adds four-star status out of Cypress, Texas, with 13 career America’s Top 100 Scores on MyMeetScores.com, TigerNet reported.
| Signee | Hometown | Gym Club / Background | Key Accolade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paislee Bell | Montgomery, TX | Cypress Academy | National Bronze Medalist on Bars |
| Joelie Berelc | Clermont, FL | Brandy Johnson’s Gymnastics | 2-time DP National Team Member |
| JurzieBlu Cromartie | Tomball, TX | Pearland Elite | Nastia Liukin Cup Participant |
| Emree Hofseth | Magnolia, TX | Cypress Academy | 2025 Region 3 Beam Champion |
| Camie Westerman | Frederick, MD | Hill’s Gymnastics | Junior Pan American Team Gold Medalist |
| Halle Shea Wittenberg | Kingwood, TX | Cypress Academy | 2025 US Senior Elite Qualifier |
National Experience and International Pedigree
Camie Westerman brings international experience to Tigertown as a two-time US Junior National Team member and the 2024 Combs-La-Ville Vault Champion out of Frederick, Maryland, TigerNet reported.
“She is a very exciting athlete, who brings the perfect combination of elite difficulty and artistry to her gymnastics,” Liz Crandall-Howell said.
Halle Shea Wittenberg rounds out the class as a four-star recruit from Kingwood, Texas, bringing experience as a 2025 US Senior Elite Qualifier and two-time Developmental National Team member, TigerNet reported.
“My desire is to compete at the collegiate level with coaches that I connect with and trust, but also that believe in me,” Wittenberg said.
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