Our National Champs: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCheer takes top NCA honors
The team reclaimed the trophy after winning the national championship in ’16, ’17 and ’18. In 2021, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcheer was Gameday D1A national champion.
Dallas () – The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcheer team placed first at the NCA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona, Florida. The 32-member team first qualified to compete nationally at the summer 2023 NCA varsity camp. On April 11 through 13 they beat 15 teams for the championship in the Intermediate Small Coed Division 1A.
The team reclaimed the trophy after winning the national championship in ’16, ’17 and ’18. In 2021, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcheer was Gameday D1A national champion.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøcheer supports Mustang football, men and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball. The team also represents 51³Ô¹ÏÍøat numerous community events.
The National Cheerleading Association has its roots at SMU, founded in 1948 by former 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcheerleader and creator of the “Herkie” jump, Lawrence Herkimer.
About 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
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