11/11/2026 3:51:00 PM | Gymnastics
The 2027 class features a quartet of national qualifiers across the elite and Level 10 pathways
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Four gymnasts have signed to comprise the Alabama Gymnastics Class of 2027, Crimson Tide head coach Ashley Johnston announced Wednesday.
Kennedy Abercrombie, Ally Damelio, Taylor Maul and Reagan Nowak all signed agreements to join the program beginning in the 2027-28 season.
The class, currently ranked No. 8 by College Gym News, features a four-time U.S. Gymnastics Championships Qualifier at the Elite level. The class is rounded out by a trio of USA Gymnastics Development Program national medalists, including two that have finished on the podium at the prestigious Nastia Liukin Cup.
Kennedy Abercrombie | Yorktown, Va. | World Class Gymnastics | All-Around
- Five-time USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships Qualifier
- 2026 USA Gymnastics Development Program National Runner-Up - UB
- 2025 Nastia Liukin Cup Qualifier
- 2025 Nastia Liukin Cup Bronze Medalist - AA
- Three-time Region 1 Champion - 2026: UB, FX; 2024: UB
- Four-time Arizona State Champion - 2026: VT, UB; 2024: VT, BB
Why Bama
"I chose Alabama because it felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus. The coaches and girls made me feel so welcomed and I could truly see myself growing and being happy here. I love the culture and everything this program stands for and I couldn't be more excited to be part of the Bamaly."
Johnston's Insight
"Kennedy Abercrombie is the kind of athlete who makes a team better in so many ways. She grew up in a military family and is accustomed to knowing how to step into a new environment and be great. Her consistency, adaptability and ability to contribute across all four events are such a valuable combination but, what really stands out to me, is her relentless spirit and determination to find a way to get it done. Kennedy is a fierce competitor and an intentional teammate, and we are excited about the energy, ambition and playful personality she will bring to our Bamaly!"
Ally Damelio | San Mateo, Calif. | Sam Mateo Gymnastics | All-Around
- Four-time U.S. Gymnastics Championships Qualifier
- 2025 American Classic Runner-Up - FX
- 2024 Winter Cup Champion - FX
- 2024 American Classic Champion - UB
- 2023 Core Hydration Classic Champion - UB
Why Bama
"I chose Alabama because I believe in the coaches' vision for the program and the direction they are taking it. What stood out to me was how intentional they are about each athlete's development - both in and out of the gym - and how clear they see my role in the future of Alabama gymnastics. Plus, their infectious energy makes me excited to put in the work and enjoy the process."
Johnston's Insight
"Ally Damelio brings such a special combination of elite experience, incredible precision and a competitive fire that we are really excited to welcome to Alabama. She has a way of making gymnastics look effortless while competing with so much confidence and intention. What excites me most is the opportunity ahead of her to continue growing, pushing boundaries and discovering just how good she can be. Ally is going to bring something really special to our Bamaly, and we cannot wait to see her shine in Crimson and White!"
Taylor Maul | Spring, Texas | AIM Athletics | All-Around
- Three-time USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships Qualifier
- 2026 USA Gymnastics Development Program National All-Star Runner-Up - VT
- 2026 Region 3 Bronze Medalist - VT
- Three-time Texas State Champion - 2026: FX; 2025: BB, 2023: BB
Why Bama
"I chose Alabama because I fell in love with the team, the coaches and the family atmosphere. From the beginning, everyone made me feel so welcomed and I knew that Alabama was somewhere I could see myself growing as an athlete and as a person."
Johnston's Insight
"Taylor Maul brings such a dynamic presence and competitive spirit that we are incredibly excited to welcome to Alabama. I love athletes who genuinely embrace the challenge of getting better, bring positive energy to the people around them and want to be part of something bigger than themselves. Taylor has that opportunity to make her own mark on our Bamaly, and we are excited to be part of her journey. We cannot wait to see her passion for gymnastics and fierce joy come alive in Crimson and White!"
Reagan Nowak | Portage, Mich. | Branch Gymnastics | All-Around
- Four-time USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships Qualifier
- Two-time USA Gymnastics Development Program National Runner-Up - 2025: UB; 2024: UB
- Two-time USA Gymnastics Development Program National Bronze Medalist - 2026: UB; 2025: AA
- 2025 Nastia Liukin Cup Qualifier
- 2025 Nastia Liukin Cup Champion - UB
- Three-time Region 5 Champion - 2026: VT, FX, AA
- Five-time Region 5 Runner-Up - 2026: UB; 2025: UB, AA; 2024: AA; 2023: AA
- Nine-time Michigan State Champion - 2026: VT, FX, AA; 2025: VT, UB, BB, FX, AA; 2023: UB
Why Bama
"I chose Alabama because of the amazing team atmosphere, outstanding coaches and the opportunities to continue building on the program's incredible legacy. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt like I belonged. I knew I wanted to be part of something special and Alabama just felt like home."
Johnston's Insight
"Reagan Nowak is one of the most competitive humans I've had the privilege of recruiting. She is determined and fierce yet has this incredible joy for everything she does. I love that combination in an athlete. Her bars expertise, all-around ability and relentless desire to keep getting better make her such an exciting addition to our future. Reagan brings an energy and enthusiasm that makes everyone around her better, and we cannot wait for her to bring that fierce joy to the Bamaly!"
