LOGAN, Utah – Utah State head women's gymnastics coach
Kristin White announced Wednesday the addition of three signees to the 2027 recruiting class on National Signing Day.
Abby Schmitz (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma), Haylee Garcia (Quezon City, Manila, Philippines) and Naiomi Haughton (The Woodlands, Texas) will join the Aggies next season.
White on the 2027 class:
"I am incredibly excited to announce our first signing class in the Pac-12 Conference. This class brings tremendous experience in national and international competition. Haylee, Naiomi, and Abby are amazing human beings, and I know they will jump right in and make an immediate impact. We look forward to them moving to Logan and calling Aggie Nation home! We have big goals for this class and can't wait to start working with them."
Abby Schmitz // Broken Arrow, Oklahoma // 918 Elite
Schmitz trained at 918 Elite under Jeff and Nikki Becker in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She is in her fifth year competing at Level 10 and will enter her sixth season next year. An all-around competitor, Schmitz was the 2024 Oklahoma All-Around State Champion and earned regional bars titles in 2025 and 2026. She will graduate from Epic Charter Schools before joining Utah State.
White on Schmitz:
"I've watched Abby compete since she was seven years old! It is a great day to officially make her an Aggie! With her long lines and great bar swing, Abby will make an impact in our bar lineup. She is a beautiful gymnast and will look to make a push in the all-around next season. She is incredibly hard-working, a great student and brings such a joy to those around her. We are thrilled to have her and her family join our family."
Schmitz on why Utah State:
"I chose Utah State because the second I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The coaches, team, and community are truly one of a kind and so supportive. I know that this is a place where I can grow not only as an athlete, but also become the best version of myself!"
Schmitz on what she is looking forward to the most:
"I am most looking forward to meeting new people, competing alongside my teammates, and being a part of the Aggie family!"
Haylee Garcia // Quezon City, Manila, Philippines // Momentum Gymnastics
Garcia trained at Momentum Gymnastics under Van Talingting and has competed at Level 10 for two years. An all-around competitor, she is a two-time national qualifier who represented the Philippines at the 2025 and 2026 Asian and World Championships. Garcia was an Asian Games Team Finalist in 2026 and earned a silver medal at the 2025 SEA Games. She will conclude her prep career at Abeka Academy in Pensacola, Florida, before joining the Aggies in fall 2026.
White on the signing of Garcia:
"From competing on the world stage for her home country, the Philippines, to competing in the DP National Program here in the U.S., Haylee brings an immense amount of competition experience to this class. We look forward to her joining our team and contributing in the all-around. Her skill set is high, and we are excited to build routines that will make her an exciting collegiate competitor! Haylee has big goals and we look forward to supporting her journey to the 2028 Olympic Games. We are excited to welcome her and her family to Logan!"
Garcia on why Utah State:
"I chose Utah State because they give a lot of value to what I have worked hard for and what I can contribute to the team. On top of that, I appreciate the coaching staff's expression of support for my elite training as well."
Garcia on what she is looking forward to the most:
"I am most excited to train and compete with a team. College gymnastics is totally a different setup. A whole team goes out there training and competing together every time. It all looks so much fun. This is a new road for me, but I am very excited to experience all of it!"
Naiomi Haughton // The Woodlands, Texas // Cypress Academy
Haughton trained at Cypress Academy under Mauro Martinez and has competed at Level 10 for the past two years. An all-around competitor, she finished second at the 2026 Region 3 Level 9/10 Regionals and competed at the 2026 Women's Development Program Level 10 National Championships, where she tied for 15th on vault. She also placed second at the 2026 Texas USA Gymnastics (TxUSAG) Level 9/10 State Championships, tying for first on floor. Haughton will graduate from The Woodlands College Park High School in spring 2027 before joining Utah State.
White on the signing of Haughton:
"We are so excited to add Naiomi to our roster. Her power is unmatched and we look forward to her being a huge contributor in the all-around. With her 10.0 start value on vault, she will help continue to increase our depth and execution in the vault lineup. Naiomi is energetic and her personality is contagious. She will become a great leader for the Aggies! We can't wait to welcome her and her family to Aggie Nation!"
Haughton on why Utah State:
"I chose Utah State because it's so beautiful and the second I got there I felt so welcomed and loved by everyone."
Haughton on what she is looking forward to the most:
"I'm really looking forward to competing in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum and being part of such an amazing team with a great group of girls and coaches. I can't wait to experience college gymnastics, make so many new memories and become a part of the Aggie family!"
Tickets
Season tickets for the 2027 season are on sale now for $50 and can be purchased
here. Single-meet tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth.
Children 12 and younger can join the Junior Aggies Kids Club for $25, which provides admission to all gymnastics events, as well as women's basketball, volleyball and soccer.
Follow
For more information on the Utah State gymnastics program, follow the Aggies on X at @USUGymnastics, on Facebook at UtahStateGymnastics and on Instagram at USUGymnastics.
