Cheer Team in Top Ten After Preliminary Performance at National Championship
Topeka, Kan., (March 27, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team competed in the preliminary round of the 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship in Tokepa, Kan., Friday. The Vikings are in the top ten after preliminary performances.
Missouri Valley finished with a score of 86.05 in its preliminary round performance. The Vikings sit seventh in the standings going into Saturday's final performances.
2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship Preliminary Round Scores:
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St. Ambrose (Iowa)- 93.42
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Oklahoma City- 92.92
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Indiana Wesleyan- 91.88
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Xavier (La.)- 91.58
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Dickinson State (N.D.)- 89.82
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Cumberlands (Ky.)- 89.73
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Missouri Valley- 86.05
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Northwestern (Iowa)- 84.97
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UT Southern (Tenn.)- 84.12
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Baker (Kan.)- 83.23
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Saint Mary (Kan.)- 82.98
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Taylor (Ind.)- 82.52
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Louders (Ohio)- 81.85
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Florida Memorial- 81.47
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Madonna (Mich.)- 80.77
Missouri Valley will perform in the final round of competition, Saturday. The cheer final performance will begin at 10 a.m., and the Vikings will perform at 11:20 a.m.
About Missouri Valley College
Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.