Texas Tech University’s cheer and pom squads competed in the final rounds of the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) Cheer and Dance Collegiate Championship Friday (April 8) in Daytona Beach, Florida, placing a squad in the top five for the 10th consecutive year.
The pom squad placed second in the Division 1A jazz category, and the co-ed cheerleading team finished third in the Division 1A category.
“Both teams did a great job today,” said Stephanie Rhode, Texas Tech Spirit Program director. “They performed so well and did everything we had asked them to do. Both teams performed their routines phenomenally. I am just so proud of our Texas Tech cheer and pom squads.”
The pom squad competed in the jazz category, finishing second behind defending champion Brigham Young University. Last year, the pom squad competed in the hip-hop and open categories, placing fifth and third, respectively.
Texas Tech Cheer missed second place by less than a point, scoring 94.05 points overall behind first place Louisville (97.20) and second place Oklahoma State (94.93).
To see the cheer and pom squads’ performances, go to the Varsity website. Videos are divided into their respective categories.
For more information and updates about the Texas Tech Spirit Program, visit its website or follow Texas Tech Cheer (Facebook, Twitter) and Pom (Facebook, Twitter) on social media.
(Press release from Texas Tech University)
