BYU adds four to 2027 gymnastics signing class

BYU adds four to 2027 gymnastics signing classBYU adds four to 2027 gymnastics signing class

PROVO, Utah – BYU gymnastics head coach Natalie Broekman announced the signing of four gymnasts this week.

"Today is a great day for BYU Gymnastics," said Broekman. "Morgan, Tess, Halle and Teegan come from some of the strongest club programs in the country. As a group, they complement each other's skill strengths on four events.  They each display exceptional character and love for our sport. I know each one will add to the incredible culture and vision we are growing here at BYU."

These four gymnasts will join a BYU squad that finished the 2026 season ranked No. 22 in the nation and made a run to the NCAA Regionals tournament, bringing home three Big 12 accolades and a second-place finish in conference standings. 

The states of Texas, Utah and California are represented in the 2027 class of signees. These four girls will compete for BYU during the 2028 gymnastics season.

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Tess Hokanson | All Around

The 5-foot-1 American Fork, Utah native attends Lehi High School and trains at Bold Gymnastics. She loves to bake, read and hang out with friends and family. Her father, Mike played golf at UVU. 

Notable Accomplishments:

  • 3x national qualifier
  • 1st place beam regionals 2025
  • 3rd place beam regionals 2024, 2026
  • 3rd place floor regionals 2024, 2025
  • 4.0 GPA high honors
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Halle Cunningham | All Around

The 5-foot-4 Fairview, Texas native attends iUniversity Prep and trains at Metroplex Gymnastics. She was also recruited by Texas State, Utah State and SUU. Cunningham loves boating, listening to music and reading. She also has three siblings.

Notable Accomplishments:

  • 2025 National Qualifier
  • 2025 3rd Place Floor Regionals
  • 2025 2nd Place Floor State
  • Student Honor Roll
  • AP Scholar 
  • Top 10% of Graduating Class
  • 4.0 GPA
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Morgan Western | All Around

The 5-foot-5 Humble, Texas native attends Acellus Academy and trains at AIM Athletics. She enjoys baking, diamond art, going to the beach, boating and hanging out with family and friends. Her father, Tory, played baseball at Loyola University.

Notable Accomplishments:

  • 2025 national qualifier, 9th vault, 7th floor
  • 2025 regional 2nd vault, 3rd beam, 5th AA
  • 2025 TX state 2nd vault, beam, & floor, 3rd bars & AA
  • 2024 national qualifier, 4th vault
  • 2024 regional 4th bars & beam, 2nd bars & AA
  • 2023 Lv 9 Western Championship, 1st Bars, 1st AA B
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Teegan Smith | All Around

The 5-foot-1 Murrieta, California native attends Murrieta Mesa High School and trains at SCEGA Gymnastics. She loves to bake and enjoys visiting Hawaii. Her mom has a bars skill named after her. 

Notable Accomplishments:

  • 2026 Region 1 beam 6th 
  • 2026 SoCal state 6th bars and floor
  • 2026 SoCal state 3rd place team
  • 2025 SoCal state beam champion
  • 2025 SoCal state 2nd place team
  • 2024 Westerns qualifier 8th beam and AA
  • 2024 SoCal beam and floor champion