Meet The 5 NAIA Teams Taking On The 2023 STUNT National Championship
Meet The 5 NAIA Teams Taking On The 2023 STUNT National Championship
Meet the five teams who are set to take on the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT National Championship: NAIA Division on April 22-23rd in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Five collegiate teams are set to take on the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division on April 23-24th in Edmond, Oklahoma.
As we get set to watch all the action unfold LIVE on FloCheer, let's take a look at all of the teams who will be taking the mat at the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division!
Jessup University (#1 Seed)
Rocklin, California
Head Coach: Alexis Welch
Assistant Coach: Veronica Guerrero
Overall Record: 15-1
The reigning 2022 College STUNT National Champions are back to defend their title. They might have a young team featuring 20 new athletes but they are prepared to execute like veterans with some elite skills in the Pyramid and Tosses quarter.
The Warriors will take on the winner of Vanguard University (2) vs Hope International University (3) at 4:00 PM CT.
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β Jessup STUNT (@Jessup_STUNT) May 1, 2022
Vanguard University (#2 Seed)
Costa Mesa, California
Head Coach: Leslie Allen
Assistant Coach: Maggie Brown, Isabell Cruz
Overall Record: 11-4
Vanguard University started STUNT in 2017 and they are making their 5th appearance at the College STUNT National Championship. In 2021, the California team won College STUNT Nationals! The Lions will take on the #3 seed, Hope International University, in Game 2 at 2:30 PM CT.
#VUSTUNT Vanguard Crowned National Champions!
β Vanguard Lions (@VULions) April 24, 2021
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Hope International University (#3 Seed)
Fullerton, California
Head Coach: Kori Johnson
Assistant Coach: Kelly McClusky
Overall Record: 11-8
Hope International University wrapped up its regular season with 11 wins and eight losses. The Royals are ranked 3rd in the NAIA division and their best quarter is Pyramids! They will take on #2 seed, Vanguard University, in Game 2 at 2:30 PM CT.
Five STUNT Athletes Named All-Americans
β HIU Athletics (@HIURoyals) May 11, 2022
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Oklahoma City University (#4 Seed)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Head Coach: Karly Dubar (Judkins)
Overall Record: 7-5
The Stars will kick off the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division by taking on #5 seed, Missouri Baptist University, at 1:30 PM CT. Oklahoma City said that the first quarter is their strongest and their favorite quarter of each game.
Today we celebrate! On this day in 1972, Title IX of the education amendment was enacted into law! π We are grateful for those that have helped pave the way and we will continue to cherish the opportunities that @stuntthesport provides for female athletes and coaches! #48thyear pic.twitter.com/Q7z400xJ8w
β OCU Stuntππ (@OCU_STUNT) June 24, 2020
Missouri Baptist University (#5 Seed)
St. Louis, Missouri
Head Coach: Ciara Schott
Overall Record: 9-6
Missouri Baptist University started STUNT in 2020 and they are making their 4th appearance at the College STUNT National Championship. The Spartans are set to take on #4 seed, Oklahoma City University, at 1:30 PM CT.
Help us welcome Missouri Baptist University to STUNT who will be joining us for the 20-21 season! The Spartans are a member of the American Midwest Conference in the NAIA and their team will be led by Head Coach, Allie Henshaw! Canβt wait to see this team in action this season! pic.twitter.com/WgDFLbgnXu
β STUNT (@STUNTtheSport) September 28, 2020
Championship Schedule
*Game times are listed in Central Time, local to their performance region.
Saturday, April 22nd
- 1:30 PM - NAIA Game 1 - Oklahoma City University vs Missouri Baptist University
- 2:30 PM - NAIA Game 2 - Vanguard University vs Hope International University
- 4:00 PM - NAIA Game 3 - Jesup University s vs Winner of Game 2
- 5:00 PM - NAIA Game 4 - Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
- 6:30 PM - NAIA Game 5 - Loser of Game 3 vs Winner of Game 4
- 7:30 PM - NAIA Game 6 - Winner of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 3
Sunday, April 23rd
- 9:00 AM - NAIA Game 7 - Semi Loser of Game 6 vs Winner of Game 5
- 12:00 PM - NAIA Game 8 - Championship Winner of Game 6 vs Winner of Game 7
*Schedule is subject to change.