Tennessee Spirit program brings home 2 national championships
Tennessee Spirit was the only program in the nation to place all three teams in the top three of each division. Author: Dalisa Robles (WBIR) Updated: 7:12 AM EDT April 29, 2021
ORLANDO, Fla. The Tennessee Spirit program claimed two national titles on Wednesday and was the class of the field for a second consecutive year at the 2021 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships, according to Tennessee Athletics.
The cheer team defended the program s first national title from 2020 by winning the national championship in the Division 1A Game Day competition.
The dance team, having previously won a total of six national titles in its storied history, added a seventh title to the collection. This year s title came in the Division 1A Game Day category.
Raider Red takes top honors in national mascot competition
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Raider Red wrecked em.
Texas Tech University’s pistol-toting mascot took top honors competing at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In typical Texas Tech fashion, Raider Red finished in first place in the Mascot division for the first time ever with a score of 94.27, beating out Sam Houston State University’s second-place finisher Sammy the Bearkat by 1.83 points.
“I’m so excited for Raider Red!” said Bruce Bills, head cheer and mascot coach. “With games and events being altered all year due to COVID-19, this championship is the perfect way to end the year.”
Raider Red takes the crown for first time in National Championship (Source: KCBD) By KCBD Staff | April 11, 2021 at 10:57 AM CDT - Updated April 11 at 10:57 AM
LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) - Texas Tech Universityâs Raider Red competed today (April 10) at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In typical Texas Tech fashion, Raider Red finished in first place in the Mascot division for the first time ever with a score of 94.27, beating out Sam Houston State Universityâs second-place finisher Sammy the Bearkat by 1.83 points.
âIâm so excited for Raider Red!â said Bruce Bills, head cheer and mascot coach. âWith games and events being altered all year due to COVID-19, this championship is the perfect way to end the year.â