USU Eastern Athletics:

Anaheim, CA – The USU Eastern spirit squad traveled to Anaheim, California over the weekend to compete in the United Spirit Association’s College Classic.

The cheer team came away from the competition as national champions in the “Two-Year College,  Co-ed Show Cheer Competition”, edging out Northern Oklahoma College to bring home the top honors.  In the competition, execution points are gained by jump combinations, pyramids, stunts, and tumbling.  Showmanship and school representation goes into effect for final score.

“I am so overwhelmed right now!  These athletes definitely put in blood, sweat, and tears.  They practice every day with pure heart.  Watching those faces light up when their name was announced as champions was priceless.  I couldn’t be more proud of my team in how they represented our university.  Thank you so much for the outpouring of support that everyone has given this team, we are on cloud nine,” said ecstatic USU Eastern cheer coach Kelley Bradley.

The USU Eastern dance team again earned national recognition earning 2nd place in the Hip Hop competition and 3rd place in Jazz.

Spirit squad director and dance coach, Brandi Johansen, had this to say about her team, “If you didn’t get a chance to see these ladies perform, then let me tell you what you missed.  You missed heart, passion, soul, and a whole lot of love out on the dance floor. They were STUNNING!  I can’t begin to explain ho hard these girls have worked, even down to the last minute before they took the floor.  I am so proud of what they accomplished and I am continually in awe of them.”

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