MSU cheerleaders claim their 21st national title
Morehead State University’s cheerleaders continued their tradition of excellence by capturing an extraordinary 21st national title in Florida this weekend.
The coed squad placed first in Division I at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) competition held at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando on Sunday, Jan. 15. This marked the fifth consecutive win and 16th overall national title for the squad.
The all-girl squad also had an impressive finish, placing third in competition Saturday, Jan. 14. Overall, the all-girl team has taken the national title five times.
To get to nationals, both squads had placed first in the qualifying round, which consisted of a cheer video, as well as an 1 1/2-minute video that demonstrated the teams’ stunts, pyramids, basket tosses and tumbling.
The University’s cheer squads are coached by Tony Nash, spirit coordinator. Brandon Armstrong of Morehead is the squads’ trainer.
(A list of squad members may be found at MSU cheerleaders heading to nationals.)
Posted: 01-18-06
