Cheerleading
Patricia Blankenship Announced as Director of Spirit Squads & STUNT Head Coach
June 29, 2026
Marshall, Mo., (June 29, 2026)- Missouri Valley College welcomes veteran cheer coach Patricia Blankenship to campus as the Vikings’ Director of Spirit Squads and Head Stunt Coach.
Cheer Recognized With Fivr All-Americans
April 02, 2026
Marshall, Mo., (April 2, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer program has put five of its student-athletes on the 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer All-America Team, released Thursday.
Rylee Mills Hired as New Assistant Cheer Coach
March 31, 2026
Marshall, Mo., (March 31, 2026)- Missouri Valley College Athletics has announced that five-time all-American Rylee Mills is returning home to his alma mater as the assistant cheer coach.
Cheer Finishes Seventh at NAIA Championship
March 28, 2026
Topeka, Kan., (March 28, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team finished competition at the 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship in Tokepa, Kan., Saturday afternoon. The team placed seventh overall in the final standings.
Cheer Team in Top Ten After Preliminary Performance at National Championship
March 27, 2026
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 finished seventh after preliminary performances.
Cheer Captures Heart Title, All-Conference Honors & Cheerleader of the Year Award
March 14, 2026
Des Moines, Iowa, (March 14, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitive Cheer Championship in Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday. The Vikings captured a conference title, and several individuals earned all-conference honors along with the Heart Cheerleader of the Year award.
Winter Sports Program Produce Nearly 40 NAIA Scholar Athletes
February 24, 2026
Marshall, Mo., (Feb. 24, 2026)- Missouri Valley College winter athletic teams produced 38 NAIA Scholar Athletes across six athletic programs.
Cheerleader Earns Weekly Heart Award
February 23, 2026
Marshall, Mo., (Feb. 23, 2026)- A Missouri Valley College cheerleader has earned a weekly award from the Heart of America Athletic Conference for performances over the weekend.
Cheer Team Compete at Cougar Classic
February 21, 2026
Columbia, Mo., (Feb. 21, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer and dance teams competed at the Cougar (Mo.) Classic, Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Both teams performed twice in their competition.
Cheer Places Second at Benedictine Classic
February 15, 2026
Atchison, Kan., (Feb. 15, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer and dance teams competed at the Benedictine (Kan.) Classic, Sunday. The cheer team took second place in their event standings, and the dance team finished fourth in its competition.
Cheer Team Captures First Place at Park Invitational
February 13, 2026
Parkville, Mo., (Feb. 13, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team opened its NAIA competition season with the Park (Mo.) Cheer Invitational Friday evening. The Vikings captured first place overall.
Cheer Team Competes at UCA National Championships
January 17, 2026
Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team opened its competition season at the UCA National Championships in Orlando, Fla.
Heart Scholar Athletes Recognized
July 28, 2025
Marshall, Mo., (July 28, 2025)- Missouri Valley College student-athletes have been recognized by the Heart of America Athletic Conference as Heart Scholar Athletes for the 2024-25 academic year.
Cheer Produces Two All-Americans & NAIA Cheerleader of the Year
April 03, 2025
Marshall, Mo., (April 3, 2025)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team has put two of its student-athletes on the 2025 NAIA Competitive Cheer All-America Team, including the NAIA Cheerleader of the Year.
Cheer Places Ninth Overall at NAIA National Championship
March 29, 2025
Ypsilanti, Mich., (March 29, 2025)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team had its final performance at the NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich., Saturday afternoon. The Vikings finished in the top ten in the final standings.
Cheer Team Competes in the Preliminary Performances at National Championship
March 28, 2025
Ypsilanti, Mich., (March 28, 2025)- The Missouri Valley College cheer team competed in the preliminary round of the 2025 NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich., Friday evening. The Vikings completed the preliminary round performance.