TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2021 national champion Noella Marshall is set to join the Alabama gymnastics program in the fall, head coach Ashley Johnston announced Friday.

Marshall arrives in Tuscaloosa as a three-time Level 10 national qualifier (2023-25), and is recently coming off a third-place finish on vault at the 2025 Women’s Development Program National Championships.

The China Township, Mich., native joins an excellent, incoming freshmen class that includes Azaraya Ra-Akbar, Jasmine Cawley, McKenzie Matters and Derin Tanriyasükür.

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Noella Marshall to the Alabama family. Her dynamic gymnastics, fierce determination and the unique path she’s taken through this sport reflect the heart of our program. Noella brings power, artistry and a story that inspires – we can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the Crimson Tide legacy.”

Noella Marshall | 5-3 | China Township, Mich., | All American Flames Gymnastix | All-Around

• The daughter of of Eric and Jacqueline Marshall
• Competed for Mel Schieble at All American Flames Gymnastix
• Three-time Level 10 national qualifier (2023-25)
• 2025 third-place finisher at Development Nationals – vault
• 2025 first-place finisher on vault, floor exercise and in the all-around at Regionals