2021 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship Recap - Day One

2021 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship Recap - Day One

Davenport, IA. – In an extremely tight race, Oklahoma City ended the day in first by a margin of .02 with a team score of 90.25. St. Ambrose (Iowa) follow closely with a team score of 90.13. The day consisted of preliminary rounds with the cheer competition, where 12 teams performed.

 

Preliminary Highlights 

  • Oklahoma City was champion in 2017 and runner-up in 2018 and 2019.
  • St. Ambrose University had a strong day on the cheer mat, receiving a score 90.13 with no deductions.
  • Indiana Wesleyan ended the preliminary round in third place, scoring 88.68 points and putting them right in the hunt for the title.
  • The defending cheer champions, Concordia, finished the day in the middle of the pack, scoring 82.88 and placing eighth.
  • Missouri Valley finished in fourth today, looking to reclaim their title from 2018 they finished competition with a score of 88.62
  • First time qualifiers Xavier (La.), Life (Ga.) and Georgetown all finished middle of the pack today earning sixth, seventh and ninth.

 

 

Championship Information

cheer and dance

9th ANNUAL COMPETITIVE 
CHEER AND DANCE
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 28-29, 2025
Ypsilanti, Mich.