Avila
University Cheerleaders are 4th in the Nation!!!
Saturday, January 16th, the Avila University Cheerleaders competed
at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. It was a full
day of competition. Avila placed 4th after completing a
perfect routine in Finals. Not only is 4th place the highest Avila
has ever placed at Nationals, but they were able to beat the defending
National Champions of Southern Connecticut State University. Avila's
cheerleaders came back after facing quite a few challenges
this year. They went into the competition seeded in 8th place,
but the ladies refused to accept that! All other teams competed
with 20 participants on the competition mat, but with unforeseen
injuries affecting their numbers, Avila only competed with 18.
Despite the challenges, the cheerleaders worked very hard to perfect
a routine that lead them to a 4th place title. With 5 strong seniors
leading the way with positive attitudes, sweat, and tears, the
team pulled together under the most frustrating of circumstances
to earn a very rewarding national placement.
The cheerleaders will now begin preparing for the upcoming HAAC
Competition to be held on February 13th at Central Methodist University.
The team will compete alongside the Avila Glitter Girls to try
and earn back the conference championship title. The cheerleaders
are very excited to be able to perform their record earning routine
at the competition, and are working together to make it the best
ever.
