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2:30 p.m. Final Round
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Championship Staff
NAIA Staff
Director of Championships Austin Bennett
President/CEO Jim Carr Championship Sport Manager Fred Aubuchon Manager of Athletics Communications Jeff Melton
Championship Staff
Director of Ann Arbor Sports Commission - Meaghan Hughes
Destination Ann Arbor Support Manager - Rachel Robb
Concordia (Mich.) Director of Athletics - Lonnie Pries
CUAA Sports Information Director - Matt Korte
CUAA Asst. Sports Information - Andrew Ripke
CUAA Head Athletic Trainer - Peter Benjamin
Cheer Officials
NAIA Cheer Resource Advisor – Kelli Rappard
Judge 1 – Kelli Rappard
Judge 2 – Derek Danford
Judge 3 – Jasmine Martin
Deductions – Mollie Van Otterloo
Broadcast/Production
EMU Athletic Media Relations - Greg Steiner
EMU Production Director - Erik Beehler
Play-By-Play - Carter Moles
Cheer Commentary - Angie Heath
Dance Commentary - Chelsea Leis
Dance Officials
NAIA Dance Resource Advisor – Kimberly Campbell
Judge 1 – Delaney Coldiron
Judge 2 – Mandy Vodvarka
Judge 3 – Destanee Brigman-Reed
Deductions – Meghan Barry
National Cheer Qualifying & Regional Results
Mid-South
Southern
Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference
Concordia (Mich.) 90.70
Lourdes (Ohio) 85.31
Rochester (Mich.) 83.61
Siena Heights (Mich.) 80.77 5. Madonna (Mich.) 76.75 6. Aquinas (Mich.) 69.78
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Concordia University (Mich.) - Cardinals
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Molly Bartels Fr. Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson High School
Quick Facts
Location ....................... Ann Arbor, Mich.
President......................... Erik Ankerberg
Athletic Director Lonnie Pries
Sports Info. Director............... Matt Korte
Athletic Trainer ............... Peter Benjamin Conference................. Wolverine-Hoosier
Nickname ................................ Cardinals
Team Colors .......... Red, Black and White Website concordiacardinals.com Twitter @CUAACardinals
Ava Funk Fr. Monroe, Mich. Monroe High School
Zoe Genette Sr. Rockwood, Mich. Oscar A. Carlson
Alexia Glaze So. Williamstown, Mich. Williamstown
Celina Hinojosa So. Allen Park, Mich. Michigan Virtual Charter
Hailey Hoyle Jr. Monroe, Mich. Saint Mary Catholic Central
Bianca Hrynciw Sr. Toledo, Ohio Sylvania Northview
Zion Moorman So. Sicklerville, Mich. Camden County Technical School
Jesus (Paulo) Pulido Jr. Fredericksburg, Mich. Courtland
Elissa Peterson Gr. Saline, Mich. Saline High School
Hailey Ranzenberger Sr. Port Clinton, Ohio Port Clinton
Eunique Robinson So. Detroit, Mich. River Rouge
Marissa Sullivan Gr. Dearborn, Mich. Crestwood
Laine Thompson Jr. Sheboygan, Wis. Concordia Wisconsin
Head Coach Kate Edge
Dickinson State University (N.D.) - Blue Hawks
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Bella Brown Fr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Quick Facts
Location ......................... Dickinson, N.D.
President............................Steve Easton
Athletic Director.................. Pete Stanton
Sports Info. Director. Sagan Osborne
Athletic Trainer Tim Kreidt Conference.............................North Star
Nickname ............................ Blue Hawks
Team Colors .................... Navy and Gray Website.................... dsubluehawks.com
Twitter ..........................@dsubluehawks
Brooklyn Deguzman Fr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Keilani Diaz So. Orlando, Fla. Colonial HS
Dalton Herbst Gr. Baker, Mont. Baker HS
Damien Holmes Fr. Green River, Wyo. Green River HS
Gustav Kitzan So. Dickinson, N.DLexi Lefor Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Madison Luczak (Schwindt) Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Kylee Morrison Fr. Minot, N.D. -
Teandra Schneider Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Aleigha Villars Sr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
Head Coach
Cebe Schneider
Florida Memorial University - Lions
Quick Facts
Location .................. Miami Gardens, Fla.
President....................Dr. Jaffus Hardrick
Athletic Director.................... Jason Horn
Sports Info. Director. Habtom Keleta
Athletic Trainer ................ William Triplett Conference................................The Sun
Nickname ...................................... Lions
Team Colors ................. Blue and orange Website....................... fmuathletics.com Twitter @GoFmuLions
Name
Adiyah Allen
Mikyla Armstrong
Destiny Cohen
An’Dreana Graham
Allison Hurst
Tiffany Johnbaptise
Sierra Johnson
Charlie Kendrick
Ramiah Massie
Jayada Rouse
Germarias Simmons
Kershon Speights
Nikayal Troupe
Jamiyah West
Quenay Woody
Head Coach Ayana Harris
Georgetown College (Ky.) - Tigers
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Alyssa Adams Sr. Georgetown, Ky. Scott County HS
Quick Facts
Location ....................... Georgetown, Ky.
President.................. Dr. Rosemary Allen
Athletic Director..........Kimberly Chandler
Sports Info. Director............ Jason Grefer
Athletic Trainer ....................... Jake Ryan Conference Mid-South
Nickname ..................................... Tigers
Team Colors ............... Black and Orange Website. georgetowncollegeathletics.com
Twitter .............................. @GCAthletics
Halie Bohn So. Shelbyville, Ky. Shelby County HS
Kennedy Boots Jr. Somerset, Ky. Somerset HS
Jaclyn Cropper Fr. Maysville, Ky. Mason County HS
Kirsten Easterling Fr. Lick Creek, Ky. East Ridge HS
Jennamarie Eckler Sr. Erlanger, Ky. Dixie Heights HS
Dylan Godsey Sr. Monticello, Ky. Wayne County HS
Bre Griffith Fr. Owensboro, Ky. Daviess County HS
Issac Harder Fr. Harrodsburg, Ky. Mercer County HS
Averie Housh Fr. Elizabethtown, Ky. Elizabethtown HS
Kaia Lanter Jr. Williamstown, Ky. Williamstown JR/SR HS
Peyton Lehring So. Mt. Washington, Ky. Bullitt Central HS
Patty Little Fr. Liberty, Ky. Casey County HS
Kerrigan Medley Jr. Mt. Vernon, Ky. Rockcastle County HS
Anna Pruyear Fr. Danville, Ky. Danville HS
Aundria Smith So. Sebring, Fla. Sebring HS
Remington Tibbs Fr. Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East HS
Isabella Toomey Fr. Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
Sydnie West Sr. Verona, Ky. Walton-Verona HS
Head Coach Joanie Lake
Indiana Wesleyan University - Wildcats
Quick Facts
Location .............................. Marion, Ind.
President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga
Athletic Director Deane Webb
Sports Info. Director.......... Joel Rennaker
Athletic Trainer .................. Jessica Keller
Conference............................Crossroads
Nickname ..................................Wildcats
Team Colors ......................Red and Grey Website iwuwildcats.com Twitter @IWUWildcats Name
Zayden Amick Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Portage Central HS
Ian Bailey Jr. Pendleton, Ind. Lapel HS
Jamie Bryant Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Heritage Christian
Zechariah Carroll Sr. Plainfield, Ind. Cascade HS
Abby Etchison Fr. Anderson, Ind. Liberty Christian HS
Ben Gillett Fr. Marion, Ind. Oak Hill HS
Avery Harris So. Hugo, Minn. Concordia Academy
Grace Hathaway Fr. Westville, Ill. Westville HS
Michalene Howard Fr. Aurora, Ill. West Aurora HS
Kimberly Lopez Fr. Goshen, Ind. Northridge HS
Kiley McGill Jr. San Diego, Calif. Steele Canyon High School
Maximus McGrew Sr. Noblesville, Ind. Heritage Christian
Keona Owens So. Marion, Ind. Eastbrook HS
Zechariah Padd Jr. Bemus Point, N.Y. Maple Grove
Alexus Robinson So. Newport News, Va. Tabb HS
Jordan Rowden Gr. Hebron, Ohio Mount Vernon Nazarene
Kaitlyn Smiley Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Pike HS
Kaylee Taylor Fr. Fortville, Ind. Mount Vernon HS
Kate Thompson Fr. Sweetser, Ind. Oak Hill HS
Elli Vander Veen So. Hudsonville, Mich. Davenport
Ethan White So. Harrison, Ohio William Henry Harrison HS
Head Coach
Lindsay Reep
MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) - Pioneers
Name
Quick Facts
Location ..............................Olathe, Kan.
President Dr. David Spittal
Athletic Director.................. Todd Garrett
Sports Info. Director........... Chad Jenkins
Athletic Trainer .............. Emily Almodova
Conference...................Heart of America
Nickname ................................. Pioneers
Team Colors Blue, Red, and White Website mnusports.com
Twitter ............................... @mnusports
Yr. Hometown
Kinley Baker So. Parker, Kan.
Stanley Coates Sr. Kansas City, Kan.
Cambry Fox Jr. Lawrence, Kan.
Eva Garrett Jr. Gardner, Kan.
Riley George Sr. Paola, Kan.
Evan Knight Jr. Independence, Kan.
Grace Lippencott Fr. Junction City, Kan.
Ava Miller Sr. Olathe, Kan.
Gerald Picado Sr. Gardner, Kan.
Alyssa Robinson Sr. Gardner, Kan.
Logan Wallentine Jr. Olathe, Kan.
Autumn Wright Sr. Olathe, Kan.
Head Coach Kalena Pana
Midland University (Neb.) - Warriors
Quick Facts
Location .......................... Fremont, Neb.
President............................. Jody Horner
Athletic Director Courtney Thomsen
Sports Info. Director................ Jeff Braun
Athletic Trainer .................. Jordyn Reese
Conference.......................... Great Plains
Nickname ................................. Warriors
Team Colors ................ Navy and Orange
Website midlandathletics.com
Twitter @Midland_Sports Name
Ethan Andrade Fr. Grand Island, Neb. Grand Island H.S.
Jesus Camunez Fr. New Castle, Colo. Coal Ridge H.S.
Angel Gonzalez-Rodriguez So. Omaha, Neb. Ralston H.S.
Tiffany Griffin Jr. Grand Island, Neb. Grand Island H.S.
Brinley Hager So. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southeast H.S.
Brianna Hines Sr. Ault, Colo. Highland H.S.
Antonio Lagunas Fr. Rifle, Colo. Coal Ridge H.S.
Chloe LeClair Jr. Bennington, Neb. Bennington H.S.
Isabel McCarthy Fr. Council Bluffs, Iowa Lewis Central H.S.
Ellie Otto So. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southeast H.S.
Kenedee Rowen Fr. Wessington, S.D. Huron H.S.
Silbestre Sanchez Sr. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo West H.S.
Shaleigh Schall Jr. Bellevue, Wash. Sammamish H.S.
Tela Schwery Fr. Panama, Iowa Harlan Community H.S.
Isabelle Smith So. Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt H.S.
Head Coach Kayla Rojas
Missouri Valley College - Vikings
Quick Facts
Location ............................ Marshall, Mo.
President............................ Dr. Joe Parisi
Athletic Director............... Mike Machholz
Sports Info. Director. Andy Pulverenti
Athletic Trainer Joshua Laird Conference...................Heart of America
Nickname ................................... Vikings
Team Colors .............. Purple and Orange Website........................ valleywillroll.com
Twitter ............................@MVCAthletics
Name Yr.
Hometown
Alayna Allen Fr. Warrensburg, Mo.
Makenzie Allison So. Kansas City, Mo.
Jaedyn Butler Fr. Kanakee, Ill.
Naomi Curry Fr. Centennial, Colo.
Ashtyn Doran Jr. Blue Springs, Mo.
Charles Duvall Fr. Marietta, Ga.
Tyree Fleming Jr. Bridgeport, Ct.
Taylor Greife Fr. Union, Mo.
Parker Hoobler Fr. Boulder, Colo.
Alexas Leeper So. Essex, Mo.
Gabriela Lopez Fr. McDonugh, Ga.
Carter McCourt Fr. Bristol, Ind.
Kylee Meares Sr. Celina, Texas
Rickie Michel Fr. Miami, Fla.
Kloee Mills Fr. Oak Grove, Mo.
Rylee Mills Sr. Oak Grove, Mo.
Crysta Newton Fr. Flushing, Mich.
Aidan Oldham Fr. Kansas City, Mo.
Cheyenne Parson Sr. Mount Grove, Mo.
Dajah Robinson Gr. St. Louis, Mo.
Jewel Torres-Amaya Sr. Austin, Texas
India Trimble Fr. Falmouth, Ky.
Raul Valencia Jr. Majadahonda, Spain
Chloe Woods Fr. Kansas City, Mo.
Head Coach Nick Lutz
Northwestern College (Iowa) - Red Raiders
Name
Cameron Beach Sr. Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt
Quick Facts
Location ..................... Orange City, Iowa
President.............................Greg Christy
Athletic Director................... Tony Hoops
Sports Info. Director. Bradley Laackmann
Athletic Trainer Julia Vander Stelt Conference.......................... Great Plains
Nickname ............................ Red Raiders
Team Colors ..................... Red and Black Website..........................nwcraiders.com
Twitter ...............................@nwcraiders
Jonah Brown Fr. Pella, Iowa Pella
Lauren Eidsness Sr. Yankton, S.D. Yankton
Alex Lyman Fr. Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
Kate McEwen Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
Allie Oberhelman Fr. Pomeroy, Iowa Pocahontas Area
Faith Olson Sr. Remsen, Iowa MMC-RU
Isabelle Olson Fr. Remsen, Iowa MMC-RU
Allison Reinking Fr. Kingsley, Iowa Kingsley-Pierson
Jose Sanchez Jr. San Diego, Calif. Montgomery
Adriana Sandbulte Jr. Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
Nathan Tornow Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Lincoln
Hannah Van Maaren Fr. Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon
BreElle Van Zee Sr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
Head Coach Taylor Decker
Oklahoma City University - Stars
Quick Facts
Location ................. Oklahoma City, Okla.
President................... Dr. Kenneth Evans
Athletic Director.................... Corey Bray
Sports Info. Director....... Nate Thompson
Athletic Trainer ................... Kylee Warne
Conference Sooner Athletic
Nickname Stars
Team Colors .......... Royal Blue and White Website........................... ocusports.com
Twitter .................................. @ocustars
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Scotlyn Banfield Fr. Newcastle, Okla. Newcastle
Khloe Bishop Fr. Liberty Mounds, Okla. Liberty Mounds
Makenzi Cooper Jr. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater
Katherine England Fr. Prosper, Texas Prosper
Elyce Enright Fr. Choctaw, Okla. Choctaw
Brenden Harris Fr. Elgin, Okla. Elgin
Erin Kirkland So. Duncan, Okla. Duncan
Kaileigh Knight Fr. Newcastle, Okla. Newcastle
Valerie Lima Fr. Moore, Okla. Moore
Sarah Robbins Jr. Midwest City, Okla. Midwest City
Tanner Sisco So. Coweta, Okla. Coweta
Jasmyn Smith Fr. Norman, Okla. Community Christian School
Tyra Terry Jr. Piedmont, Okla. Piedmont
Rowdy Tucker Fr. Beggs, Okla. Beggs
Karamya Whitten So. Duncan, Okla. Duncan
Savannah Whitten Sr. Woodward, Okla. Woodward
Head Coach Alicia Bailey
St. Ambrose University (Iowa) - Bees
Quick Facts Location Davenport, Iowa
President..................... Amy Novak, EdD
Athletic Director.................. Mike Holmes
Sports Info. Director......... Brian Thiessen
Athletic Trainer ........... Dean Beauchamp Conference.......... Chicagoland Collegiate
Nickname Bees
Team Colors .......... Royal Blue and White Website............................. saubees.com
Twitter ................................. @SAUBees Name
Ava Arnold So. Davenport, Iowa Davenport West
Kaylee Driscoll-a So. Minooka, Ill. Minooka Community
Eliza Dzurisin Sr. Crystal Lake, Ill. Prairie Ridge
John (JP) Elder So. Geneseo, Ill. Black Hawk
Carlos Fetterer Sr. Davenport, Iowa Davenport North
Graysen Gerlinger So. Cary, Ill. Iowa State University
Austyn Goodale Sr. Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City West
Sydnee Horstman So. Batavia, Ill. Batavia
Isabella Kotalik Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard South
Jesus Lopez So. Aledo, Ill. Mercer County
Antwyon Lowery So. Davenport, Iowa Davenport Central
Katelyn Mason-a So. Morton, Ill. Morton
Alyssa Oczko So. Minooka, Ill. Minooka Community
Martavious Owten So. Chicago, Ill. Lake Park
Rachel Ruplinger Jr. Bettendorf, Iowa University of Iowa
Ryan Russo So. Sycamore, Ill. Sycamore
Haley Scholbrock Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
Savannah Schumacher So. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
Taylor Smith Sr. Geneseo, Ill. Geneseo
Will Smith Sr. Springfield, Ill. Springfield
Regan Tucker-a Jr. Moline, Ill. Moline
Isabella Wheeler Sr. Eldridge, Iowa Central DeWitt
Head Coach Danelle Langeneckert
University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) - Patriots
Name
Quick Facts
Location ...................... Williamsburg, Ky.
President................... Dr. Larry Cockrum
Athletic Director Chris Kraftick
Sports Info. Director.... Tommy Chasanoff
Athletic Trainer ................ Brina Strebeck
Conference............................. Mid-South
Nickname ................................... Patriots
Team Colors ........... Navy, Red, and Gray
Website cumberlandspatriots.com
Twitter @UC_Patriots
Yr. Hometown Previous School
Erica Bingham Fr. Corbin, Ky. South Laurel HS
Alyssa Daniels Sr. Hazard, Ky. Perry County Central HS
Jaycie Eversole Fr. Hazard, Ky. Perry County Central HS
Kayla Hensley So. Corbin, Ky. Whitley County HS
Codie Hoop Jr. Oak Forest, Ill. Oak Forest HS
Stacey Huff Sr. Harlan, Ky. Harlan County HS
Rylie Human Fr. San Antonio, Texas Medina Valley HS
Chelsea Hunter Fr. London, Ky. South Laurel HS
Francis Idoris Sr. Nassau, Bahamas Columbia Southern
Jonathon Jackson So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin HS
Jeana Nantz Sr. London, Ky. North Laurel HS
Sandra Neace So. Jackson, Ky. Breathitt HS
Kaylie Proffitt Fr. London, Ky. North Laurel HS
Natalie Rector Sr. Williamsburg, Ky. Homeschool
Head Coach RJ Conroy
University of Saint Mary (Kan.) - Spires
Name
Kelsey Dobnikar Fr. Kansas City, Mo.
Quick Facts
Location .................... Leavenworth, Kan.
President.................. Sister Diane Steele
Athletic Director...................... Rob Miller
Sports Info. Director. Thomas Quinn
Athletic Trainer Raeann Bromert Conference.................. Kansas Collegiate
Nickname ..................................... Spires
Team Colors .............Navy Blue and Gold Website............................. gospires.com
Twitter ..........................@USM_Athletics
Jaydn Fares Fr. Kansas City, Mo.
Anthony Galvan Fr. Basehor, Kan.
Austin Helton Fr. Maize, Kan.
Haley Holmes Fr. Leavenworth, Kan.
Abrielle Jennings Fr. Lees Summit, Mo.
Bella Kitmitto Fr. Dearborn, Mo.
Anisa Porter Fr. Plattsburg, Mo.
Rebecca Porter Fr. Olathe, Kan.
Head Coach
Andrea Hinson
University of Tennessee Southern - Firehawks
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Ella Baker Fr. Mount Pleasant, Tenn. Mount Pleasant HS
Quick Facts
Location Pulaski, Tenn.
Interim Chancellor .... Dr. Linda C. Martin
Athletic Director.................. Brandie Paul
Sports Info. Director........... Zach O’Kelley
Athletic Trainer .................Grant Fairchild Conference.................... Southern States
Nickname Firehawks
Team Colors ............... Black and Orange Website....................... utsfirehawks.com Twitter ............................@GoFirehawks
Jasmine Barnett Fr. Arab, Ala. Arab High School
Kylie Blackwell Fr. - Riverside Christian
Hannah Brown So. Spring Hill, Tenn. Independence HS
Chloe Campbell Fr. Spring Hill, Tenn. Spring Hill HS
Megan Craig Jr. Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. Mt. Pleasant HS
Lauren Dieffenback So. Maryville, Tenn. Calhoun CC
Courtney Faulkenberry Fr. Chapel Hill, Tenn. Forrest HS
Natalie Garner So. Pulaski, Tenn. Cornersville HS
Charlie Griffiths Jr. Columbia, Tenn. Columbia Central HS
Anna Grace Grooms So. Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. Mt. Pleasant HS
Aspen Grubbs Fr. Chapel Hill, Tenn. Forrest HS
Chealsea Hargrove Jr. Lewisburg, Tenn. Marshall County HS
Karly Harvey Fr. Pulaski, Tenn. Giles County High School
Rachael Horne So. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Lawrence Co. HS
Kaylee Knight So. Fayetteville, Tenn. Lincoln Co. HS
Aubrie Miller Fr. Pulaski, Tenn. Richland High School
Nakiya Mostella Jr. Columbia, Tenn. Columbia Central HS
Carley Pameticky Sr. Columbia, Tenn. Penn Foster College
Colt Roberts So. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Siegel HS
Maverick Simmons Fr. Gallatin, Tenn. Gallatin HS So. Tullahoma, Tenn. Tullahoma HS
Head Coach Keye Matthews
Xavier University of Louisiana - Gold Nuggets
Quick Facts
Location ...................... New Orleans, La.
President................... Dr. Reynold Verret
Athletic Director...................Pat Kendrick
Sports Info. Director. Ed Cassiere
Athletic Trainer Rebecca Appelt Conference.............................Gulf Coast
Nickname ......................... Gold Nuggets
Team Colors ................... Gold and White Website............................. xulagold.com
Twitter .................................. @xulagold
Head Coach
Glenn Caston
Name
Kelsea Allen Fr. Duluth, Ga. Luella
Kendall Baggett So. Allen, Texas Allen
Kennedy Baggett Jr. Allen, Texas Allen
Syre Baker Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Middle College
Kaitlyn Banks Sr. Jonesboro, Ark. The Academies at Jonesboro HS
Tia Barrett Sr. Oakley, Calif. Freedom
Samantha Benton So. Allen, Texas Allen
Lauren Bradfield So. Richardson, Texas Allen
Gabrielle Brightmon Jr. Katy, Texas International Leadership of Texas
Amiya Chapman Sr. New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way West
Kennedy Commings Fr. Loganville, Ga. Brookwood
Taylor Curley Fr. Benton, Ark. Bryant
Britney Dixon Jr. Humble, Texas Summer Creek
Kennedy Dunlap Sr. Pontiac, Mich. Pontiac
Kennedy Guy Fr. McDonough, Ga. Ola
Dorian Harris Fr. New Orleans, La. Holy Cross
Chase Hubbard Sr. Sugar Land, Texas Fort Bend Christian Academy
Spencer Porter So. Atlanta, Ga. Jacksonville State
Cyrus Riddle Sr. Florissant, Mo. McCluer North
Kirstin Shears So. Rosharon, Texas Manvel
Dylan Sonnier Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga. Peachtree Ridge
Cameron Speed Fr. McDonough, Ga. Union Grove
Antonio Underwood Jr. Chicago, Ill. Gwendolyn Brooks Academy
Kelsey White Jr. Baton Rouge, La. Zachary
Competitive Cheer Championship History
2017 Team Results
1. Oklahoma City, 87.08
2. Saint Francis (Ind.), 82.93
3. Davenport (Mich.), 80.97
4. Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 74.82
5. Concordia (Mich.), 74.11
6. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 73.48
7. Missouri Valley, 73.33
8. Lourdes (Ohio), 72.77
9. St. Gregory’s (Okla.), 72.59
10. Bethel (Kan.), 69.58
11. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), 64.93
12. Indiana Wesleyan, 64.48
2018 Team Results
1. Missouri Valley, 86.45
2. Oklahoma City, 85.42
3. Saint Francis (Ind.), 82.78
4. Concordia (Mich.), 80.25
5. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 79.80
6. Midland (Neb.), 69.04
7. Loudres (Ohio), 68.38
8. Indiana Wesleyan, 67.73
9. Martin Methodist (Tenn.), 67.34
10. Missouri Baptist, 63.93
11. Tabor (Kan.), 55.11
12. Robert Morris (Ill.), 53.17
2019 Team Results
1. Concordia (Mich.), 82.12
2. Oklahoma City, 81.0
3. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 80.68
4. Missouri Valley, 77.29
5. Lourdes (Ohio), 74.68
6. Cumberlands (Ky.), 69.30
7. St. Francis (Ind.), 69.24
8. Central Methodist (Mo.), 68.74
9. Aquinas (Mich.), 68.64
10. Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 67.64
11. Indiana Wesleyan, 66.98
12. Mobile (Ala.), 64.99
2021 Team Results
1. Oklahoma City, 91.53
2. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 91.1
3. Indiana Wesleyan, 90.56
4. Missouri Valley, 90.5
5. Xavier (La.), 85.86
6. Midland (Neb.), 85.8
7. Concordia (Mich.), 84.98
8. Life (Ga.), 83.63
9. Georgetown (Ky.), 82.2
10. Mobile (Ala.) 80.52
11. Lourdes (Ohio), 80.07
12. Bethel (Kan.), 67.9
2022 Team Results
1. Xavier (La.), 93.70
2. Indiana Wesleyan, 92.58
3. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 92.17
4. Dickinson State (N.D.), 90.04
5. Concordia (Mich.), 88.82
6. Oklahoma City, 85.88
7. Midland (Neb.), 85.59
8. Pikeville (Ky.), 83.83
9. Georgetown (Ky.), 82.07
10. Missouri Valley, 81.82
11. Point (Ga.), 80.99
12. Missouri Baptist, 80.72
13. Mobile (Ala.), 79.05
14. Cumberlands (Ky.), 76.81
15. Friends (Kan.), 68.22
2023 Team Results
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 95.51
2. Concordia (Mich.), 90.76
3. Oklahoma City, 89.68
4. Dickinson State (N.D.), 89.31
5. Midland (Neb.), 86.97
6. Xavier (La.), 86.35
7. Cumberlands (Ky.), 85.85
8. Tennessee Southern, 85.37
9. Georgetown (Ky.), 84.41
10. Missouri Valley, 84.13
11. Indiana Wesleyan, 82.71
12. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), 82.69
13. Mobile (Ala.), 81.77
14. Grand View (Iowa), 81.35
15. Friends (Kan.), 81.01
Competitive Cheer Championship History
*2020 National Championship was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Coach of the Year
2017 Kate Edge, Concordia (Mich.)
2018 Tori Cox, Missouri Valley
2019 Kate Edge, Concordia (Mich.)
2020 Alicia Bailey, Oklahoma City
2021 Alicia Bailey, Oklahoma City
2022 Glenn Caston, Xavier (La.) 2023
Cheerleader of the Year
2023, Jordan Rowden, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) All-Time Team
Team Records Highest Score
95.51, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
93.70, Xavier (La.), 2022
92.58, Indiana Wesleyan, 2022
92.17, St. Ambrose (Iowa), 2022
91.53, Oklahoma City, 2021
90.76, Concordia (Mich.), 2023
90.04, Dickinson State (N.D.), 2022
89.68, Oklahoma City, 2023
89.31, Dickinson State (N.D.), 2023
87.08, Oklahoma City, 2017
All-Time Competitive Cheer All-Americans
The following is a list of athletes (alphabetically, by school) selected to NAIA All-America Competitive Cheer teams since they were first selected in 2017. The NAIA began recognizing First and Second Teams in 2023. Honorable Mention selections are not considered to have All-America status. Numbers following the school names correspond with the total of awards followed by the total of individuals that have been awarded.
Aquinas (Mich.) (2/1)
2018-Tren Bartrum
2019-Tren Bartrum
Benedictine (Kan.) (1/1)
2023-Gabrielle Keating (1)
Central Methodist (Mo.) (4/2)
2018-Madeline Burgess
2018-Jerome Asbury
2019-Jerome Asbury
2019-Madeline Burgess
Concordia (Mich.) (5/5)
2017-Ryan Baker
2017-Kim Dade
2017-Jessica Richmond
2020-Fred Watts
2023-Zion Moorman (2)
Cumberlands (Ky.) (3/3)
2020-Phebe Mchargue
2023-Callie Kuchinski (2) 2023-Natalie Rector (2)
Dickinson State (N.D.) (2/1)
2022-Brendon Johnson
2023-Brendan Johnson (2)
Georgetown (Ky.) (1/1) 2019-Madi Webster
Indiana Wesleyan (5/4)
2020-Austin Stinfer
2021-Austin Stinfer
2021-Mackenzie Fitzgerald
2023-Alexus Robinson (1)
2023-Elaina Vanderveen (2)
Life (Ga.) (1/1)
2020-Brenden Marks
Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) (2/2)
2017-Quinisa Grant
2017-Benjamin Sonnenberg
Lourdes (Ohio) (4/2)
2017-Noelle Miller
2018-Nicole Miller
2018-Jennifer Chudey
2019-Noelle Miller
Midland (Neb.) (9/7)
2018-Hakim Sims
2020-Alissa Fitzgerald
2020-Dario Ortiz
2020-Derrick Hobbs
2020-DeMarquez Frazier
2022-Dario Ortiz
2023-Isabelle Smith (1)
2023-Brinley Hager (2)
2023-Dario Ortiz (2)
Missouri Valley (12/10)
2018-Emily Cook
2019-Amaya Jimenez
2019-Kara Cain
2019-Kylie Fahey
2019-Kendrick Rivera
2019-Aleigha Pierce
2019-Amy Meyers
2021-Rylee Mills
2021-Edil Salinas
2022-Rylee Mills
2023-Rylee Mills (1)
2023-Makenzie Allison (2)
Mobile (Ala.) (2/1)
2018-Colton Wells
2019-Colton Wells
Morningside (Iowa) (3/2)
2017-Kayla Inlay
2017-Melanie Kiser
2019-Kayla Inlay
Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) (1/1)
2023-Jordan Rowden (1)
Oklahoma City (22/14)
2017-Shelbi Crawford
2017-Alyson Gerde
2017-Taylor Glaspie
2017-Haley Hill
2017-Maggie Hirsekorn
2017-Broderick McQuarters
2018-Haley Hill
2018-Shelbi Crawford
2018-Kailee Walker
2018-Malloy Simpson
2018-Margaret Hirsekorn
2018-Broderick McQuarters
2018-Taylor Glaspie-Walton
2019- Maggie Hirsekorn
2019-Logan York
2021-Peyton York
2021-Katie Gregory
2021-Keyanna Salmon
2021-Kenzie Landes
2022-Kenzie Landes
2023-Katie Gregory (1)
2023-Tyra Terry (2)
Point (Ga.) (1/1)
2018-Kristen Burks
Robert Morris (Ill.) (2/2)
2018-Kwam’e Lipscomb
2018-Brittney McCambridge
Saint Mary (Kan.) (1/1)
2023-Anthony Galvan (1)
Saint Francis (Ind.) (8/6)
2017-Kaitlyn Coffee
2017-Carrie Ferguson
2017-Brian Trahin
2018-Ryan McKendry 2018-Maria Trahin
2018-Caitlyn Marlow
2019-Ryan McKendry 2021-Ryan McKendry
Siena Heights (Mich.) (1/1) 2017-Kortney Ouellette
St. Ambrose (Iowa) (7/5) 2017-Alyssa Papan 2017-Emily Studt 2021-Zoe Walrath
2021-Sawyer Mackovitch 2022-Alyssa Alberti 2022-Sawyer Mackovitch 2022-Zoe Walrath
2023-Martavious Owten (1) 2023-Kathryn Anderson (2) 2023-Eliza Dzurisin (2) 2023-Austyn Goodale (2) 2023-Sawyer Mackovitch (2) 2023-Savannah Schumacher (2)
Tennessee Southern (10/6)
2017-Jessie Horton
2017-Yuta Kajisa
2017-Keye Matthews
2018-Keye Matthews
National Dance Qualifying & Regional Results
Midwest Grouping Qualifying
NAIA Northeast Grouping Qualifying Competition
NAIA Southeast Grouping Qualifying Competition
NAIA Northwest Grouping Qualifying Competition
NAIA Southwest Grouping Qualifying Competition
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Aquinas College (Mich.) - Saints
Quick Facts
Location .................. Grand Rapids, Mich.
President......................... Alicia Córdoba
Athletic Director........ Claudette Charney
Sports Info. Director............. Cam Harper
Athletic Trainer .............. Matt McWilliams
Conference Wolverine-Hoosier
Nickname Saints
Team Colors .............. Maroon and White
Website............................. aqsaints.com
Twitter ................................. @AQSaints
Name
Jaidyn Alemany Fr. Livonia, Mich. Churchill HS
Bella Angebrandt So. Rockford, Mich. Rockford HS
Zoebelle Bean So. West Olive, Mich. West Ottawa HS
Alana Calhoun So. Ludington, Mich. Ludington HS
Margaret Christian Jr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic Prep
Emma Daling Jr. Allendale, Mich. Allendale HS
Mallory Huhn So. Grand Rapids, Mich. Kenowa Hills HS
Ava Koester Fr. Grant, Mich. Sacred Heart Academy
Delaney Lovely Fr. Midland, Mich. H. H. Dow HS
Sophia Lugtigheid Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Kenowa Hills HS
Grace Malec Fr. Grandville, Mich. Jenison International Academy
Charla Sheofsky Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. Grand Blanc HS
Amelia Thurm Fr. Milford, Mich. Homeschool
Olivia White Fr. Lebanon, Ind. Lebanon Senior HS
Ellie Wieber Jr. Grand Ledge, Mich. Grand Ledge HS
Head Coach Ashley Kaman
Baker University (Kan.) - Wildcats
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Zach Bejarano Jr. Kansas City, Kan. Turner High School
Quick Facts
Location Baldwin City, Kan.
President Dr. Lynne Murray
Athletic Director................ Susan Decker
Sports Info. Director............... Matt Hevel
Athletic Trainer ................Sarah Edwards Conference.................. Heart of America
Nickname ................................ Wildcats
Team Colors Black and Orange Website..................... bakerwildcats.com
Twitter .......................... @BakerAthletics
Olivia Chrisman Jr. Spring Hill, Kan. Spring Hill HS
Mikayla Forde Sr. Olathe, Kan. Johnson County CC
Elly Green So. Newton, Kan. Newton HS
Mallory High Fr. Topeka, Kan. Seaman HS
Emma Jones Sr. Shawnee, Kan. Shawnee Mission North HS
Katelyn Knaussman Jr. Shawnee, Kan. Shawnee Mission West HS
Wrenn Paden Jr. Lawrence, Kan. Lawrence HS
Berlynn Pennock Fr. Paola, Kan. Paola HS
Megan Raach Jr. Spring Hill, Kan. Johnson County CC
Samantha Resch So. Topeka, Kan. Hayden HS
Linda Shine So. Newton, Kan. Newton HS
Ryleigh Williams Fr. Holton, Kan. Holton HS
Head Coach Lynsey Payne
Concordia University (Mich.) - Cardinals
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Makena Burke So. New Boston, Mich. Woodhaven
Quick Facts
Location ....................... Ann Arbor, Mich.
President........................ Erik Ankerberg
Athletic Director.................. Lonnie Pries
Sports Info. Director............... Matt Korte
Athletic Trainer Peter Benjamin Conference Wolverine-Hoosier
Nickname ............................... Cardinals
Team Colors .......... Red, Black and White
Website.............. concordiacardinals.com
Twitter ......................... @CUAACardinals
Rylee Cox Fr. Tecumseh, Mich. Tecumseh
Alexa Faunce Fr. Milan, Mich. Milan
Lindsey Koshowsky Sr. Canton, Mich. Canton Prep
Alyssa Kraemer Sr. Belleville, Mich. Gabriel Richard
Kiera Love Fr. Brownstown, Mich. Lutheran Westland
Emma McGuire So. Van Buren Township, Mich. Belleville
Kayla Smigielski Jr. Fraser, Mich. Fraser
Lydia Thurm Jr. Milford, Mich. Homeschool
Faith Watkins Sr. Dexter, Mich. Dexter
Taylor Weber Fr. Ionia, Mich. Ionia
Head Coach
Beth Strom
Doane College (Neb.) - Tigers
Kiersten Anderson Gr. Kimball, Neb. Kimball H.S.
Quick Facts
Location ............................... Crete, Neb.
President.................... Dr. Roger Hughes
Athletic Director Mark Wateska
Sports Info. Director. ....Rick Schmuecker
Athletic Trainer .................... Kelsey Bahe Conference.......................... Great Plains
Nickname .................................... Tigers
Team Colors ............... Black and Orange Website doaneathletics.com Twitter @DoaneAthletics
Kelsey Brady Gr. Malcolm, Neb. Malcolm H.S.
Rilee Brazda Jr. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Luthern H.S.
Bailey Bruss Fr. Bennet, Neb. Lincoln Northeast H.S.
Anneliese Hinrichsen Sr. Lincoln, Neb. Butler University
Marc Hoyer Jr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North H.S.
Samantha Knapp Jr. Elm Creek, Neb. Elm Creek, Neb.
Carly Rains Fr. Dorchester, Neb. Dorchester H.S.
Rosalyn Roggasch So. Kearney, Neb. Kearney Catholic H.S.
Addison Rosno So. Columbus, Neb. Columbus H.S.
Alyssa Salinas Fr. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista H.S.
Macie Sefrit Jr. New Market, Iowa Bedford H.S.
McKenna Wiley So. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest H.S.
Megan Wiley Sr. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest H.S.
Head Coach Ashley Lyon
Graceland University (Iowa) - Yellowjackets
Name
Soleece Anabwani Sr. Brownsville, Texas Porter HS
Velia Castillo Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Summerset Sky Point
Quick Facts
Location ............................Lamoni, Iowa
President........................ Patricia Draves
Athletic Director............... Brady McKillip
Sports Info. Director. Caitlyn Stupak
Athletic Trainer Erin Lundy Conference...................Heart of America
Nickname ........................ Yellow Jackets
Team Colors .............Navy Blue and Gold Website........................... gujackets.com
Twitter ................................ @GUjackets
Bryce Clausen Jr. Lisbon, Iowa Lisbon HS
Isadora Cote Jr. Lamoni, Iowa Lamoni HS
Kendall Davis So. Forney, Texas North Forney HS
Elizabeth Ferber Fr. Lamoni, Iowa Lamoni HS
Mickenzie Fisher Jr. Redding, Calif. Enterprise HS
Devin Holmes So. Davenport, Iowa Davenport Central HS
Admira Katzmann Fr. Lamoni, Iowa Lamoni HS
Bianca Limones Fr. Storm Lake, Iowa St.Mary’s HS
Addyson Lindgren Fr. Lamoni, Iowa Lamoni HS
Brooke Marko Fr. Des Moines, Iowa Waukee HS
Lakenya McDaniels Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Hazelwood HS
Carleigh O’Dell Fr. Leon, Iowa Decatur County HSAnalee Pimmentel Fr. Idaho Idaho Arts Charter
Cadence Sires Fr. Johnston, Iowa Johnston HS
Head Coach
Kat Albertson
Grand View University (Iowa) - Vikings
Quick Facts
Location ..................... Des Moines, Iowa
President.................... Dr. Rachelle Keck
Athletic Director............... Troy Plummer
Sports Info. Director. Natalie Rigatuso
Athletic Trainer Jordan Viers Conference...................Heart of America
Nickname .................................. Vikings
Team Colors .......... Red, Black and White Website............................ gvvikings.com
Twitter ......................... @VikingAthletics
Delaney Baird So. Monoroe, Iowa PCM
Abigail Bortner So. Saint Charles, Iowa I-35 HS
Harper Chambers Fr. Knoxville, Iowa Knoxville HS
Jenna Davenport So. Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell HS
Miriam Diaz Jr. Sioux Center, Iowa Morningside University
Sydney Divoky Fr. Solon, Iowa Cedar Prairie Rapids HS
Anisa Krouse Sr. Monticello, Iowa Monticello HS
Alexis Kuecker Sr. Prairie City, Iowa PCM
Chanelle Maxfield Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf HS
Jenna Mintle Fr. Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell HS
Erin Nossaman Sr. Pella, Iowa Pella HS
Brooke Pease Fr. Colfax, Iowa Colfax Mingo HS
Abigail Peiffer Sr. Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny Centennial HS
Avery Rockhold So. Oskaloosa, Iowa Oskaloosa Sr. HS
Jayda Roethler Sr. Algona, Iowa Iowa Central CC
Chloe Sarver So. Beacon, Iowa Oskaloosa, HS
Ashlee Seaton Sr. Grimes, Iowa Dallas Center Grimes
Rayna Sickles Jr. Indianola, Iowa Indianola HS
Alexis Van Utrecht So. New Sharon, Iowa North Mahaska HS
Aubree Zimmerman Fr. Ida Grove, Iowa OABCIG HS
Head Coach Kelsey Nichols
Loyola University New Orleans (La.) - Wolfpack
Quick Facts
Location ...................... New Orleans, La.
President........................ Dr. Xavier Cole
Athletic Director Brett Simpson
Sports Info. Director............. Camal Petro
Athletic Trainer ................. Kristina Tyson Conference.................... Southern States
Nickname ............................... Wolfpack
Team Colors ................ Maroon and Gold Website loyolawolfpack.com Twitter @LoyolaWolfPack
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Chloe Benoit Sr. Marrero, La. Academy of Our Lady
Rachel Berzas Jr. Metairie, La. Mount Carmel Academy
Gabriella D’Angelo Sr. Austin, Texas James Bowie
Alexandra Givens So. New Orleans, La. Ben Franklin
Jayden Jackson So. Grenta, La. Academy of Our Lady
Deanna John Fr. Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville Area
Elysse June Jr. Slidell, La. Northshore
Sofia Marble Fr. Pass Christian, Miss. Pass Christian
Sara Tujague So. New Orleans, La. Riverdale
Elisse Ward Dones Fr. Miami, La. Pinecrest Preparatory
Head Coach Courtney Cadore
Midland University (Kan.) - Warriors
Quick Facts
Location .......................... Fremont, Neb.
President............................ Jody Horner
Athletic Director....... Courtney Thomsen
Sports Info. Director. Jeff Braun
Athletic Trainer Chelsea Schmitt Conference.......................... Great Plains
Nickname ................................ Warriors
Team Colors ................ Navy and Orange Website................. midlandathletics.com
Twitter ........................ @Midland_Sports Name
Kennedy Byrd So. Modesto, Calif. Gregori H.S.
Jesse Cortney Fr. Sidney, Neb. Sidney H.S.
Brooke Douglas Sr. Omaha, Neb. Nebraska Lutheran H.S.
Madelyn Fauver So. Gretna, Neb. Gretna H.S.
Caitlin Gardner Sr. Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley Southwest H.S.
Natalie Hammer Sr. York, Neb. York H.S.
Sydney Kaspar Sr. Columbus, Neb. Columbus H.S.
Adianna Krueger Sr. Omaha, Neb. Marian H.S.
Jocelyn Law Fr. Council Bluffs, Iowa Lewis Central H.S.
Kelly Leuthauser So. Omaha, Neb. Homeschool
Micahlyn Loucks Fr. Omaha, Neb. Marian H.S.
Ashley Nispel Fr. Grand Island, Neb. Grand Island Northwest H.S.
Laila Purry So. Kent, Wash. Kentwood H.S.
Chloe Reiter Fr. Columbus, Neb. Columbus H.S.
Grace Staley Sr. Omaha, Neb. Roncalli Catholic H.S.
Olivia Stednitz Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn H.S.
Emory Throener Sr. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Northeast H.S.
Hannah Walker Jr. Rapid City, S.D. Bellevue West H.S.
Head Coach Erin Sibbald
Oklahoma City University - Stars
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Zoe Charles So. Hickory, N.C. -
Quick Facts
Location ................. Oklahoma City, Okla.
President................... Dr. Kenneth Evans
Athletic Director.................... Corey Bray
Sports Info. Director. Rich Tortorelli
Athletic Trainer ...................... Cody Legg
Conference..................... Sooner Athletic
Nickname ..................................... Stars
Team Colors .......... Royal Blue and White
Website........................... ocusports.com Twitter @ocustars
Madison Dennis So. Edmond, Okla. Deer Creek
Ivey Johnston Jr. Norwalk, Calif. Los Alamitos
Makayla Messaris So. Spring Hill, Fla. Frank W. Springstead
Kate Ruffer So. Portland, Ore. -
Ally Setser Sr. Fayetteville, Ark. Fayetteville
Stephanie Towle Sr. Orlando, Fla. Orlando Lake Nona
Delaney Walker Jr. Lucas, Texas Lucas Lovejoy
Beth Woemmel Jr. Andrews, Texas Andrews
Payton Wolff Jr. Sugar Land, Texas Sugar Land Kempner
Head Coach Tasha Hinex
St. Ambrose University (Iowa) - Bees
Name
Madelynn Barnes So. Davenport, Iowa Davenport West
Alyssa Broer-a Jr. Davenport, Iowa Davenport West
Quick Facts
Location ....................... Davenport, Iowa
President ..................... Amy Novak, EdD
Athletic Director................. Mike Holmes
Sports Info. Director......... Brian Thiessen
Athletic Trainer Dean Beauchamp Conference Chicagoland Collegiate Nickname ...................................... Bees
Team Colors .......... Royal Blue and White Website............................. saubees.com Twitter ................................. @SAUBees
Alexis Crook Jr. Bondurant, Iowa Bondurant Farrar
Shea Denahy-a Fr. DeWitt, Iowa Central DeWitt
Annika Foit Fr. Eldridge, Iowa North Scott
Cassidy Gerdts Fr. Davenport, Iowa Davenport Central
Sydnie Gerner-Offermann So. Dyersville, Iowa Western Dubuque
Sara Gundacker So. Robins, Iowa Xavier
Josie Kaffenberger Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
Karli Langley-a Fr. Wilton, Iowa Wilton
Rosalie Manikham Sr. Oak Creek, Wis. Oak Creek
Alexandra Olson Gr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jefferson
Laura Schilling Sr. Coralville, Iowa Iowa City West
Emma Schoonover So. Wapello, Iowa Wapello
Margaret Schreiber-a So. Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque
Grace Sheldon Jr. Milan, Ill. Alleman
Sydney Westendorf-a Fr. Eldridge, Iowa North Scott
Leah Zeimet Jr. Davenport, Iowa Assumption
Head Coach
Danelle Langeneckert
University of St. Francis (Ill.) - Fighting Saints
Name Yr. Hometown Previous School
Stephanie Behland Jr. Homer Glen, Ill Lockport HS
Halie Foster So. Carbon Hill, Ill. Coal City HS
Quick Facts
Location Joliet, Ill.
President Arvid C. Johnson
Athletic Director................. Dave Laketa
Sports Info. Director.............Dave Laketa Athletic Trainer .....................Art Campos Conference.......................... Chicagoland
Nickname ....................... Fighting Saints
Team Colors Brown and Golf Website gofightingsaints.com Twitter ................................ @USFSaints
Marianne Gerona Fr. Crown Point, Ind. Crown Point HS
Alyssa Hoffman Fr. Shorewood, Ill. Joliet West HS
Brianne Hoffman Jr. Shorewood, Ill. Joliet West HS
Kristen Myers Jr. Romeoville, Ill. Romeoville HS
Aleksandria Potoczny So. Hickory Hills, Ill. Oak Lawn HS
Emma Schuetz Fr. Tinley Park, Ill. Alabama
Kylie Severson Jr. Minooka, Ill. Minooka HS
Alexandra Whittenhall Sr. Romeoville, Ill. Joliet Junior College
Head Coach
Maddy Smietanski
Viterbo University (Wisc.) - V-Hawks
Quick Facts
Location ......................... La Crosse, Wis.
President............................ Rick Trietley
Athletic Director.................... Barry Fried
Sports Info. Director. Masan Polk
Athletic Trainer Owen Mills
Conference.............................North Star
Nickname ................................ V-Hawks
Team Colors ..................... Navy and Red Website................... viterboathletics.com
Twitter ......................... @viterbovhawks
Naya Coppens Fr. Hobart, Wis. Notre Dame Academy
Madelyn Dibble Sr. Cannon Falls, Minn. Randolph HS
Gabriella Elster So. Prior Lake, Minn. Prior Lake HS
Karleigh Endres Fr. Wonewoc, Wis. Hillsboro HS
Madelyn Fitzgibbons Sr. Mazeppa, Minn. Zumbrota-Mazeppa HS
Hannah Fox So. St. Charles, Minn. St. Charles HS
Kloey Sanderson Fr. Farmington, Minn. Lake City HS
Megan Sobotta So. Eau Claire, Wis. Eau Claire North HS
Julia Steinfeldt Fr. Winona, Minn. Winona HS
Alexia Tomten Fr. West Salem, Wis. West Salem HS
Isabel Torcivia Jr. Port Washington, Wis. Port Washington HS
Erin Walters So. Houston, Minn. Houston HS
Emily Webber Jr. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Wisconsin Rapids HS
Vanessa Wong Jr. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
Head Coach
Anna Luz
Competitive Dance Championship History
2017 Team Results
1. Midland (Neb.), 91.38
2. Aquinas (Mich.), 86.63
3. Baker (Kan.), 85.78
4. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 85.16
5. Oklahoma City, 84.30
6. Morningside (Iowa), 84.23
7. Grand View (Iowa), 82.46
8. Siena Heights (Mich.), 76.40
9. Missouri Baptist, 76.18
10. Central Methodist (Mo.), 72.65
11. Stephens (Mo.), 70.00
12. Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 62.92
2018 Team Results
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 89.21
2. Oklahoma City, 88.71
3. Midland (Neb.), 85.45
4. Point Park (Pa.), 85.42
5. Morningside (Iowa), 83.50
6. Siena Heights (Mich.), 79.83
7. Aquinas (Mich.), 76.93
8. Grand View (Iowa), 76.72
9. Central Methodist (Mo.), 74.40
10. Baker (Kan.), 74.21
11. Loyola (La.), 70.68
12. Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 65.67
2019 Team Results
1. Midland (Neb.), 86.35
2. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 85.46
3. Aquinas (Mich.), 76.75
4. Morningside (Iowa), 74.08
5. Oklahoma City, 71.83
6. Baker (Kan.), 71.75
7. Siena Heights (Mich.), 71.59
8. Point Park (Pa.), 70.61
9. Mount Mercy (Iowa) 69.75
10. Grand View (Iowa), 65.96
11. Doane (Neb.)
12. Loyola (La.), 57.25
2021 Team Results
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 88.72
2. Oklahoma City, 84.55
3. Morningside (Iowa), 80.16
4. Grand View (Iowa), 76.81
5. Midland (Neb.), 75.92
6. Aquinas (Mich.), 73.23
7. Baker (Kan.), 68.84
8. Loyola (La.), 63.63
2022 Team Results
1. Morningside (Iowa), 92.31
2. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 92.17
3. Midland (Neb.), 84.03
4. Grand View (Iowa), 83.43
5. Aquinas (Mich.), 81.38
6. Baker (Kan.), 80.73
7. Viterbo (Wisc.), 80.64
8. Oklahoma City, 80.07
9. Thomas More (Ky.), 75.65
10. Point Park (Penn.), 67.53
11. Doane (Neb.), 67.45
12. Cumberlands (Ky.), 66.00
2023 Team Results
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 93.40
2. Midland (Neb.), 89.76
3. Grand View (Iowa), 86.64
4. Oklahoma City, 85.67
5. Doane (Neb.), 85.53
6. Morningside (Iowa), 85.23
7. Viterbo (Wis.), 83.71
8. Baker (Kan.), 83.49
9. Thomas More (Ky.), 80.55
10. Concordia (Mich.), 78.98
11. Aquinas (Mich.), 78.16
12. Loyola (La.), 77.09
Competitive Dance Championship History
(Iowa) (2019-20)
(2017-18-19-20-21-22-23) ....................................................
Ambrose (Iowa) (2017-18-19-20-21-22-23)
(Ky.) (2022-23) ......................................................................
(Wis.) (2022-23) ..............................................................................
*2020 National Championship was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Coach of the Year
2017 Trish Ryan, Midland (Neb.)
2018 Danielle Langeneckert, St. Ambrose (Iowa) and Angie Heath, Siena Heights (Mich.)
2019 Katie Speicher, Midland (Neb.)
2021 Danielle Langeneckert, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
2022 Alisha Knowler, Morningside (Iowa) 2023
Dancer of the Year
2023 Makayla Messaris, Oklahoma City 2023 Nyah Brooks, Viterbo (Wis.)
All-Time Team Championships
St. Ambrose (Iowa) .............................. 3 Midland (Neb.) ..................................... 2
Morningside (Iowa) 1
Team Records
Highest Score
93.40, St. Ambrose (Iowa), 2023
92.31, Morningside (Iowa), 2022
92.17, St. Ambrose (Iowa), 2022
91.38, Midland (Neb.), 2017 89.76, Midland (Neb.), 2023
88.72, St. Ambrose (Iowa), 2021
All-Time Competitive Dance All-Americans
The following is a list of athletes (alphabetically, by school) selected to NAIA All-America Competitive Dance teams since they were first selected in 2017. The NAIA began recognizing First and Second Teams in 2023. Honorable Mention selections are not considered to have All-America status. Numbers following the school names correspond with the total of awards followed by the total of individuals that have been awarded.
Aquinas (Mich.) (17/12)
2017-Ali Alderman
2017-Kassidy Boldt
2017-Lucy Dinsmore
2017-Mariah Fulton
2018-Kassidy Boldt
2018-Hallie Boldt
2018-Madison Martin
2018-Delaney Coldiron
2019-Kassidy Boldt
2019-Hallie Boldt
2020-Anna Putnam
2020-Delaney Coldiron
2020-Hallie (Boldt) Casey
2020-Jenna Skislak
2020-Lucy Dinsmore
2020-Madison Baese
2020-Sophia Serrato
2021-Hallie Casey
Baker (Kan.) (18/14)
2017-Allie Howland
2017-McKenzie Kula
2017-Alyssa Monson
2017-Alison Prather
2018-Alyssa Monson
2018-Allie Howland
2018-Alison Prather
2019-Stephen Long
2019-Alison Prather
2020-Alyssa Waller
2020-Cheleia Marshall
2020-Jaila Randle
2020-Keirstyn Reynolds
2020-Kinleigh Brechisen
2020-Linnea Carlson
2020-MJ Montelclaro
2020-Stephen Long
2023-Alyssa Waller (1)
Central Methodist (Mo.) (3/3)
2017-Katherine Dempsey
2017-Savanna Nault
2020-Kaitlin Larison
Concordia (Neb.) (1/1)
2023-Ryleigh Flesner (2)
Cleary (Mich.) (1/1)
2020-Kara Keifer
Doane (Neb.) (3/3)
2020-Renee Lukowicz
2020-Olivia DeFord
2023-McKenna Wiley (2)
Graceland (Iowa) (5/3)
2019-Nicole Fry
2020-Gwyneth Sacy
2020-Nicole Fry
2022-Bryce Clausen
2023-Bryce Clausen (1)
Grand View (Iowa) (16/12)
2017-Brittany Carlson
2017-Jessica Pottridge
2017-Marissa Signor
2017-Kelsey Walker
2018-Marissa Signor
2018-Mikala Mackey
2019-Marissa Signor
2020-Hannah Carr
2020-Jordan Nieuwenhuis
2020-Macey Caves
2020-Marissa Signor
2020-Mary Yarkosky
2022-Abi Peiffer
2023-Jordan Nieuwenhuis (2)
2023-Abi Peiffer (2)
2023-Jayda Roethler (2)
Hastings (Neb.) (5/4)
2017-Tessa Pendergast
2017-Devon Wetteland
2018-Devon Wetteland
2018-Haley Lukowicz
2023-Emily Struss (1)
Hope International (Calif.) (1/1)
2023-Joseph Brown IV (2)
Midland (Neb.) (16/12)
2017-Logan Deahn
2017-Ty Hecker
2017-Rachael Lehr
2017-Deven Muhammad
2017-Mikenah Rieken
2018-Logan Deahn
2018-Marlando Sparks
2018-Kassie Kent
2018-Genevieve Kroese
2019-Shaffrea Hopson
2019-Genevieve Kroese
2019-Logan Deahn
2020-Kaylee Meyer
2020-Logan Deahn
2020-Skylar Brooks
2023-Hannah Walker (2)
Missouri Baptist (3/2)
2020-Kaleigh Ryan
2021-Kaleigh Ryan
2023-Abbey Mortland (2)
Missouri Valley (2/1)
2020- Miyu Shito
2021-Miyu Shito
Morningside (Iowa) (10/7)
2017-Kayla Inlay
2017-Miranda Shipley
2017-Jenna Winkler
2018-Miranda Shipley
2018-Kayla Inlay
2020-Alison Wright
2020-Bryn Groff
2020-Madison Mahr
2020-Deigo Marquez
2021-Bryn Groff
Mount Mercy (Iowa) (4/3)
2019-Cami Foote
2020-Cami Foote
2020-Grace Herring
2020-Sheala Rael
Oklahoma City (13/8)
2017-Makenzi Fox
2017-Lauren Kysela
2018-Jenna McWilliams
2018-MaKenzi Fox
2019-Jordyn Pierson
2019-Makenzi Fox
2019-Lauren Kysela
2019-Jenna McWilliams
2020-Makenzi Fox
2023-Makayla Messaris (1)
2023-Payton Wolff (1)
2023-Kimberly Rodriguez (2)
2023-Stephanie Towle (2)
Point Park (Pa.) (10/6)
2017-Deanna Harris
2017-Emily Kirsch
2017-Darian Leighty
2018-Emily Kirsch
2018-Deanna Harris
2018-Kenneth Sickles
2019-Nicole Kapalko
All-Time Competitive Dance All-Americans
2021-Nicole Kapalko
2022-Nicole Kapalko
2023-Delaney Mackey (2)
Saint Xavier (1/1)
2020-Gracy O’Rahilly
Siena Heights (Mich.) (2/2)
2020-Jenna Stahl
2023-Sydney Bramlett (2)
St. Ambrose (Iowa) (27/20)
2017-Hailey Broer
2017-Kaci Greenleaf
2017-Samantha O’Malley
2017-Anna Pranckus
2018-Olivia Markham
2018-Taryn Moustakas
2018-Anna Pranckus
2018-Emma Peeler
2018-Hailey Broer
2018-Kaci Greenleaf
2019-Ava Langford
2019-Olivia Markham
2019-Anna Pranckus
2020-Ava Langford
2020-Hannah Schriner
2020-Jordan Sanders
2020-Morgan Hollon
2020-Morgan Pfohl
2020-Olivia Markham
2021-Morgan Pfohl
2021-Kaitlin Scheff
2021-Brooke Lofgren
2021-Savana Thorsen
2022-Lynleigh Schram
2022-Morgan Pfohl
2023-Sydnie Gerner-Offerman (1)
2023-Sara Gundacker (1)
2023-Ally Olson (1)
2023-Morgan Pfohl (1)
2023-Leah Zeimet (1)
2023-Ellie Schilling (2)
St. Francis (Ill.) (9/7)
2018-Lily O’Rahily
2020-Alyssa Gomez
2020-Brooke Richmond
2020-Hannah Bolden
2020-Lily O-Rahily
2020-Madeline Smietanski
2022-Madeline Smietanski
2023-Kristen Myers (1)
2023-Alexandra Whittenhall (1)
Thomas More (Ky.) (4/2)
2022-Morgan Ashcraft
2022-Paige Landers
2023-Morgan Ashcraft (2)
2023-Paige Landers (2)
Viterbo (Wis.) (7/3)
2020-Nyah Brooks
2020-Jessalyn Wilson
2021-Nyah Brooks
2023-Erin Walters (1)
2023-Nyah Brooks (1)
2023-Jessalyn Wilson (2)
2023-Madelyn Dibble (2)
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