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University of South Florida Cheerleading Gears Up for Nationals 2025

The University of South Florida cheerleading squad showcasing their spirit and talent at the UCA College Nationals.

News Summary

The University of South Florida cheerleading program is preparing for the upcoming 2025 UCA College Nationals, showcasing a coed squad and an all-girls team. With a legacy of success, including nine championships in five years, USF cheer is ready to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from January 17-19. The team is known for fostering a culture of teamwork and dedication, making them strong contenders for the national title and highlighting their impressive track record in collegiate cheerleading.

Excitement Builds in Tampa as USF Cheerleading Prepares for UCA College Nationals 2025

As the air fills with anticipation in Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) cheerleading program is gearing up for the much-anticipated 2025 UCA College Nationals. This thrilling event is set to unfold from January 17-19 at the famous ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in nearby Orlando, Florida. With both a coed squad and an all-girls team in action, USF is ready to show the world what they’ve got.

A Legacy of Success

Over the past five years, USF cheer has practically dominated the competition scene, earning an impressive total of nine championships. Their reputation as a collegiate cheer dynasty has never been more solidified. In the previous year, we witnessed a groundbreaking achievement with the all-girls squad clinching both the Division IA All-Girl Game Day and Division IA All-Girl Traditional titles in the same season – a remarkable first for any Division I program!

Guided by the exceptional leadership of head coach Sandy Clarke, the all-girls team has fostered a winning culture, snagging back-to-back league championships in the All-Girl Game Day category. The USF coed team has its fair share of accolades as well, having bagged several national titles in the Traditional category over the years. In the intense competition of 2024, the coed team finished in second place in the Division IA Large Coed Game Day category and fourth in the Division IA Large Coed Cheer category. Talk about impressive!

Competition Schedule and Fan Engagement

For those excited fans eager to support the Bulls, there is a plethora of competitive events to cheer them on during the competition days:

January 17: All-girls team in Division IA All-Girl Game Day Semifinals at 12:22 p.m. & Division IA Cheer Game Day Semifinals at 2:37 p.m.
Coed partner stunt duo Ashlyn Pinner and Brandon Gray will dazzle the crowd at 6:56 p.m.
January 18: All-girls squad competing in Division IA All-Girl Cheer Semifinals at 11:29 a.m. & coed squad competing in Division IA Cheer Semifinals at 12:26 p.m.
January 19: The University World Cup Cheerleading Championships Premier-Girl Cheer Semifinals at 4:45 p.m.

A Rise to National Recognition

After a 13-year break, the USF cheer program re-entered the scene in 2016 and has been making waves ever since. Just last year, the coed team secured a remarkable first place in the Division IA Large Coed category at the UCA College Nationals, alongside a proud third-place finish in the Division IA Large Coed Game Day category. A whopping three championships were reaped at this celebrated event!

Meanwhile, the all-girls team further solidified their dominance by being crowned both World Champions and USA Grand Champions, showcasing the extraordinary levels of strength and skill that these talented athletes possess.

The Heart of Teamwork and Dedication

At USF, cheerleading is not just about competition; it’s about building a strong culture of teamwork, resilience, and dedication. This environment not only fosters successful athletes but also provides young individuals with opportunities for personal growth. As the program continues to develop its legacy, it’s gaining increased visibility and prestige on a national level. We can’t wait to see what these athletes will achieve next!