Dynamic Duo to Join the Crimson Tide as Part of 2025 Signing Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama gymnastics inked two gymnasts, Jasmine Cawley and McKenzie Matters, for next year's freshmen class, Crimson Tide head coach Ashley Johnston announced Wednesday.

The dynamic duo will arrive in Tuscaloosa next fall and will bring with them championship-winning performances on both the national and state level.

Head Coach Ashley Johnston Said

"We are very excited to welcome Jasmine and McKenzie into the Alabama Gymnastics family. They're both incredible gymnasts, but most importantly they're exceptional people. The two of them will be a great fit with the culture we have in place and will contribute to us achieving a high level of excellence through their fierce and joyful approach. We cannot wait to see them join our program, and we're excited to see the positive impact they will make upon their arrival to Tuscaloosa."

Jasmine Cawley | 5-1 | Clermont, Fla. | Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics | All-Around

The daughter of Marne Ames and Jay Cawley
Competes for Kelly Pitzen at Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics
2023 Development Program national champion – balance beam
2022 Nastia Liukin Cup champion on the floor exercise
Top-three finisher in the all-around at the 2022 Nastia Liukin Cup
Aided her club team in earning National Club of the Year honors

McKenzie Matters | 5-3 | New Holland, Pa. | Prestige Gymnastics | All-Around

The daughter of Paula and Jason Matters
Competes for Jen and Tony Fatta at Prestige Gymnastics
Three-time Level 10 Development Program national qualifier
2023 Level 10 Pennsylvania state champion – all-around, balance beam
Member of 2023 Level 10 Pennsylvania state champion team
2023 Region 7 All-Star team member

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