Friday, April 8
Daytona Beach, Fla.
TBA
California Baptist University
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NCA College Cheer Nationals
Photo by: Conner Schuh
Lancers Dominate National Championship
4/8/2016 3:33:00 PM | Cheerleading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — California Baptist University made history last year by becoming the first All-Girls Division II cheerleading team to win its third-straight National Cheerleaders Association Championship title. Friday afternoon got the job done once again to grab their fourth consecutive crown, becoming the first Division II program (coed or all-girl) to do so.
"This team has worked extremely hard and we have told them all year long that the work is worth it," said Coach Tami Fleming. "Today they proved that. What an honor to make history by winning our fourth national title. I am so proud."
CBU finished with 95.08 points, but had a few deductions to drop its final score down to 92.33. Columbus State put in a strong finals performance and only had a 0.75-point deduction to move up from third place in the prelims to second place, while Oklahoma Baptist took third overall.
"We did have a few mistakes in our routine today, but despite those moments, the team worked together as a family and overcame the struggles," said Fleming. "That's what happens when teammates truly trust each other. We are proud to be Lancers!"
CBU was the last All-Girl Division II squad to compete after scoring the highest in Thursday's prelims, saving the best for last.
All six squads in the finale finished with the maximum 10 points of their 45 second game-day cheer and collegiate image. From there on, however, the Lancers took the top points in the remaining eight categories, including a 9.70 in baskets and two 9.58's in tumbling and choreography. CBU was the only team to get more than nine points in the overall effect category, which eventually led it to be the only team with over 90 total points after the two days.
The win also keeps CBU's unbeaten streak, dating back to the 2013 season, very much alive.
Four Lancers aren't done competing as they take on the group stunt competition Saturday morning. Mara Gates, Bailey Volaski, Dulce Velasquez and Amanda Drogemuller will team up as the second-ever CBU team to compete in the event. Last year's stunt group took eighth overall.
Final Scores
"This team has worked extremely hard and we have told them all year long that the work is worth it," said Coach Tami Fleming. "Today they proved that. What an honor to make history by winning our fourth national title. I am so proud."
CBU finished with 95.08 points, but had a few deductions to drop its final score down to 92.33. Columbus State put in a strong finals performance and only had a 0.75-point deduction to move up from third place in the prelims to second place, while Oklahoma Baptist took third overall.
"We did have a few mistakes in our routine today, but despite those moments, the team worked together as a family and overcame the struggles," said Fleming. "That's what happens when teammates truly trust each other. We are proud to be Lancers!"
CBU was the last All-Girl Division II squad to compete after scoring the highest in Thursday's prelims, saving the best for last.
All six squads in the finale finished with the maximum 10 points of their 45 second game-day cheer and collegiate image. From there on, however, the Lancers took the top points in the remaining eight categories, including a 9.70 in baskets and two 9.58's in tumbling and choreography. CBU was the only team to get more than nine points in the overall effect category, which eventually led it to be the only team with over 90 total points after the two days.
The win also keeps CBU's unbeaten streak, dating back to the 2013 season, very much alive.
Four Lancers aren't done competing as they take on the group stunt competition Saturday morning. Mara Gates, Bailey Volaski, Dulce Velasquez and Amanda Drogemuller will team up as the second-ever CBU team to compete in the event. Last year's stunt group took eighth overall.
Final Scores
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