Iowa State University Athletics
Cyclones Announce Three 2026 Recruiting Class Additions
11.13.2025 | Gymnastics
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State Head Coach Ashley Miles Greig has announced the signings of three prospective gymnasts to National Letters of Intent.
The Cyclones have signed Charlotte Holmberg, Jaz Jackson and Jilleah White, who will all be freshmen for the 2026-27 season.
"The Cyclone Gymnastics Class of 2026 is going to be a special group. They're full of talent, drive and heart. Our program is not just adding athletes, we're adding individuals who will make this team better in every way."
Charlotte Holmberg – 5'3 | Highlands Ranch, Colo.| Rock Canyon HS
The daughter of an Iowa State grad, Holmberg has been a Colorado Team Level 10 Champion in each of the last two years. Holmberg helped her high school gymnastics team both in a coaching and choreographing role over her four years at Rock Canyon. Not only is she a standout in competition, but Charlotte has also stood out in the classroom, as she is set to graduate high school with the highest honors. Holmberg is also a Gold Award Girl Scout, the highest award in the program.
Jaz Jackson – 5'4 | Warner Robins, Ga. | Hoover HS (Ala.)
Coached by Dara and John Lowery, Ann Deskin and Laura Short, Jackson accomplished a lot in her prep years. She qualified for state from 2021-23 and had a standout 2022. She was a level 9 Eastern bar champ and was second in the all-around. In 2023, Jackson was a level 10 National Qualifier, and in 2025, she was a state champion. She owns a personal best of a 9.9 on bars and a 38.225 on all-around.
Jilleah White – 5'3 | Middletown, Conn. | Acellus Academy (Mo.)
A native of the Northeast, White attended Acellus Academy in Missouri prior to signing with Iowa State. She's a two-time national qualifier and was the Connecticut state champion both in 2016 and 2025. A regional vault champ, White's vault score of 9.875 sits among the 100 highest in prep ranks.
