Georgetown College Cheerleaders Win First National Title

Georgetown College cheerleaders walked off the mat in Orlando as national champions for the first time in school history, capping a stunning comeback performance that left their coaches and athletes in tears.

The Tigers entered the finals of the UCA College Nationals in second place, trailing Coastal Alabama Community College by just 0.23 points. But they saved their best for last.

Georgetown dominated the final round with a score of 89.66, jumping past their competition to claim the Open Small Coed Game Day Division championship. The team transformed feedback from their semi-final scoresheet into a winning performance that showcased everything they'd worked toward.

"Moving into the final round of competition, we knew we had to put our best performance on the mat to make the jump to first," head coach Joanie Lake said. "Our athletes left their hearts on the mat."

For senior Isaac Harder, hearing Georgetown's name called as champions felt surreal. "It was the moment we knew all the hard work paid off and that a collection of judges saw our passion and determination to win," he said.

The victory held extra meaning for the six graduating seniors on the 31-person squad. Senior Alex Kincer captured the emotion of the moment: "Winning UCA College Nationals for the first time in school history is a dream come true."

Why This Inspires

This win represents more than trophies and titles. These athletes spent countless hours perfecting routines, building trust, and pushing through physical and mental challenges that most people never see.

The seniors especially carried the weight of wanting to leave a legacy. They succeeded in ways that will inspire future Georgetown cheerleaders for years to come.

Their comeback also teaches a powerful lesson about resilience. Instead of letting their second-place semi-final ranking discourage them, the Tigers used it as fuel to improve and deliver when it mattered most.

The team now has three weeks to celebrate before beginning their NAIA competitive season in February. But this moment, this first-ever national championship, belongs entirely to them and the history they just made for Georgetown College.