Western Oklahoma State College Cheer Team Shines at Nationals, Prepares for Local Tryouts

This spring, the Western cheer team competed in the NCA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida for the first time in the school's history. Their participation followed a bronze bid received at the NCA Camp in July, which was unexpected as the team had not initially planned to compete at this level.

During their preparation, the team's ambition to perform well in Daytona grew. Coach Turner acknowledged the support from the Western Oklahoma State College community, families, and alumni, which was crucial in meeting their funding goals for the competition.

At the Nationals, the Western Cheer team placed 5th among 10 teams. They were the only junior college in a division mostly made up of universities with extensive experience at the Nationals. This was notable as more than half of the team were first-time cheerleaders, with only one member having previous competitive cheer experience.

Looking forward, Western Cheer is preparing for future competitions. They have scheduled tryouts for new members, including mascots, on Saturday, May 18th. A prep clinic will also be held on May 17th to help prospective members get ready for the tryouts. The team has stated that there are no minimum skill requirements to participate.

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