Murray State University to Add Women’s STUNT Beginning in 2027–28 DALLAS, Texas (July 22) — USA Cheer is proud to welcome Murray State University to the rapidly growing collegiate STUNT community. The university announced that it will add women's STUNT as a varsity sport beginning with the 2027–28 academic year following approval by the Murray State University Board of Regents.
Thiel adds STUNT as varsity sport GREENVILLE, Pa. (March 9) — Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced Monday the addition of STUNT as the College's newest varsity sport.

The 2026 College STUNT National Championships will once again showcase the rapid growth of the sport, with competition split between two premier locations. NAIA and club programs will take the stage the week prior in Oklahoma at Southern Nazarene University from April 17–19, while NCAA divisions (DI, DII, and DIII) will compete in Nashville at Lipscomb University from April 23–26. This dual-site format continues to highlight the nationwide expansion of STUNT and provides a championship atmosphere across multiple regions. Teams and fans can also mark their calendars for April 8, when this year’s official list of qualified teams will be announced.

Last year’s championships delivered a highly competitive field and memorable performances across all divisions. California Baptist University captured the Division I title with a win over Kentucky, while Davenport University claimed the Division II championship in a hard-fought comeback run and George Fox University took home the Division III trophy. In the NAIA division, Hope International University earned its first national title, and Oklahoma State secured the Club championship in a thrilling final. These results reflect the increasing depth and parity in college STUNT, setting the stage for another exciting championship season ahead.

1/16/2026

The NCAA DI, DII, and DIII Membership voted at its meeting Friday to advance STUNT to Championship Status in all three divisions, with its first NCAA championship projected for spring 2027. STUNT joined the NCAA Emerging Sports Program in 2023 in Divisions I and II, while Division III added it in 2024. Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches, support staff, administrators, and fans in helping achieve this historic goal!

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Congratulations to the 2025 College STUNT National Championship All-Tournament Teams!

Selection criteria includes a combination of tournament power scores (number of rounds played, level of routines played, & routines won), representation across programs, how far a program advanced in the tournament, and program input.

Division I – First Team

Abigail Eshleman – California Baptist University
Alexcuis York – California Baptist University
Ava Hersman – California Baptist University
Briodi Perrault – California Baptist University
Chloe Moxley – University of Kentucky
Ella Hodson – California Baptist University
Haley Altenhofel – California Baptist University
Isabella Franzella – University of Kentucky
Kaelyn Ortega – California Baptist University
Kaleigh Hafner – California Baptist University
Layla Langrell – California Baptist University
Maci Jo Power – University of Kentucky
Maddison Arochi – California Baptist University
Michaela Grim – California Baptist University
Savannah Eshleman – California Baptist University
Shayla Nguyen – University of Kentucky

Division I – Second Team

Addison Cary – University of Tennessee, Martin
Alexandra Reynolds – California Baptist University
Amanda Acosta – California Baptist University
Ashley Myles – University of Tennessee, Martin
Bailee Henry – California Baptist University
Briejay Hawkins – California Baptist University
Caroline Walker – University of Kentucky
Courtney Sanchez – California Baptist University
Ellie Boyle – University of Kentucky
Eva Lopez – California Baptist University
Jasmine Hernandez – California Baptist University
Jayna Phillips – Mercyhurst University
Laila White – University of Kentucky
London Cortinas – California Baptist University
Mackenna Myrdal – California Baptist University
Miah Baro – California Baptist University

Division II – First Team

Abigayle Rossow – Davenport University
Aiko Bates – Jessup University
Alexis Jimenez – Vanguard
Alina Chestang – Jessup University
Ashley Evans – Davenport University
Chloe Harris – Oklahoma Baptist University
Emma Riley – Oklahoma Baptist University
Jade Dietz – Davenport University
Laighla Halpenny – Jessup University
Lanea Essex – Jessup University
Lecy Starr – Oklahoma Baptist University
Lindsey Wickum – Jessup University
Mikaylah Barnes – Jessup University
Sophia Perinoni – Jessup University
Summer Elbortoukaly – Davenport University
Tenley Brown – Davenport University

Division II – Second Team

Addison Hatfield – Dallas Baptist University
Alyssa Hughes – Oklahoma Baptist University
Alyssa McLaughlin – Ashland University
Annabelle Densmore – Davenport University
Chandler Walthall – Davenport University
Chloe Garrett – Oklahoma Baptist University
Christian Greene – Concordia University, Irvine
Isabella Schuster – Davenport University
Isabella Vinyard – Oklahoma Baptist University
Jabrea Fowler – Vanguard University
Leah Booth – Davenport University
Mikayla McCoy – Trevecca Nazarene University
Peyton Nembhard – Maryville University
Tenley Romberger – Vanguard University
Trinity Brumfield – Davenport University
Ysabella Hernandez – Vanguard University

Division II – Honorable Mention

Alize Banuelos – Vanguard University
Amaya DelCarmen – Davenport University
Bella Cathell – St Mary’s College University
Emily Pugh – Jessup University
Isabel Gibonney – Concordia University, Irvine
Isabella Druding – Jessup University
Jadyn Ridener – Oklahoma Baptist University
Jordan Turner – Jessup University
Kadee Loghito – Davenport University
Kaitlyn Adsit – Vanguard University
Kaitlyn Probus – Trevecca Nazarene University
Kyla Pearson – Jessup University
Londyn Parrish – Davenport University
Mia Ricci – Jessup University
morgan Andrews – Oklahoma Baptist University
Natalie Viggiano – Tiffin University
Sophia Uriarte – Jessup University

Division III – First Team

Airazona Butcher – Muskingum University
Anna Mellody – Misericordia University
Audrey Rose – Muskingum University
Audry Weiss – Misericordia University
Avery Black – Muskingum University
Breana Ball – Muskingum University
Christina Converse – George Fox University
Elee Calhoun – George Fox University
Emma Reinke – George Fox University
Jasmine Dalton – George Fox University
Katelyn Bailey – Muskingum University
Luka Ogden – George Fox University
Marlee Rae – George Fox University
Morgan Lewis – George Fox University
Tayler Wolford – Muskingum University
Tori Ward – George Fox University

Division III – Second Team

Aleea Jordan – Muskingum University
Angelena Montefour – Misericordia University
Anna Perkins – Muskingum University
Caleigh Brown – Misericordia University
Corrine Romo – George Fox University
Emily Kaiser – Misericordia University
Kaitlyn Shatzel – Misericordia University
Karlee Rose – Muskingum University
Kelley Masloski – Muskingum University
Kiera Woodley – George Fox University
Lillyanna Dedra – George Fox University
Lydia Alexander – Saint Mary’s College
Makaylee Kuiken – George Fox University
Maranda Rose – Muskingum University
Mary Jane Ingold – Concordia University, Chicago
Rachel Kowal – Misericordia University
Zoey Jones – Misericordia University

NAIA – First Team

Alexis Lorenzo – Hope International University
Andra Brenneman – Hope International University
Ciara Mallqui-Thomas – Missouri Baptist University
Daisy Yarasca – Hope International University
Giselle Baeza – Hope International University
Ivy Martinez – Hope International University
Jamie Goldman – Hope International University
Jasmine Rincon – Hope International University
Kaitlyn Kelly – Hope International University
Kamea Binnquist – Hope International University
London Joy – Missouri Baptist University
Mackenzie Flowers – Hope International University
Nicole Contreres – Hope International University
Sami Cohen – Hope International University
Sophia Rosendale – Hope International University
Sophia Welch – Missouri Baptist University

NAIA – Second Team

Aaliyah Burke – Hope International University
Abigail Campbell – Central Methodist University
Alexus Collins – Hope International University
Brianna Klobe – Central Methodist University
Emily Sowers – Hope International University
Grace Brassfield – Hope International University
Grace Palmer – Central Methodist University
Katie Harper – Missouri Baptist University
Kendyl Heitland – Missouri Baptist University
Kiley Roth – Missouri Baptist University
Madison Nguyen – Hope International University
Meela Ly – Hope International University
Sierra Nickerson – Central Methodist University
Starla Greenlee – Missouri Baptist University
Vashti Altheide – Missouri Baptist University
Virginia Claire Aleander – Central Methodist University

Club – First Team

Abby Walton – Alma College
Alayna Dettloff – Michigan State University
Alex Erbe – Alma College
Carly Buchanan – Oklahoma State University
Elaina Painga – Alma College
Fayth Sanom – Alma College
Gabriella Sarullo – Alma College
Jordan Ybarra – Alma College
Kelsey Baldwin – Oklahoma State University
Kyleigh Martin – Alma College
Laynie Morgan – Oklahoma State University
Madi Ogle – Alma College
Mikayla Anderson – Oklahoma State University
Riley Denler – Oklahoma State University
Shayla Hengesbach – Alma College
Sydney Sherman – Cal Poly

Club – Second Team

Ava Gilbert – Alma College
Bella Jelus – Alma College
Brityn Frandsen – Oklahoma State University
Caton Cabbiness – Oklahoma State University
Darby Wilson – Michigan State University
Lauren Garboski – Cal Poly
Grace Gottschalk – Alma College
Hailee Harrison – Oklahoma State University
Halle Hurt – Oklahoma State University
Helen Pulver – Michigan State University
Isabel Kleidosty – Oklahoma State University
Lauren Duhon – Oklahoma State University
Monica Karagozian – Alma College
Morgan Pack – Oklahoma State University
Presley Stevenson – Oklahoma State University
Sienna Gallo – Oklahoma State University

Club – Honorable Mention

Sloan Quinzon – Arizona State University
Alyssa Brown – Central Michigan
Ava Gillespie – Alma College
Gabriella Beaty – Cal Poly
Brandi Rohus – Oklahoma State University
Jillian Corsa – Cal Poly
Emily Faudoa – Cal Poly
Gabby Cooney – Michigan State University
Hailey Jamison – Alma College
Hallie Dancer – Alma College
Jordyn Vandermeer – Alma College
Kyleigh Greenhoe – Michigan State University
Lilli Alcala – Michigan State University
Emma Osterink – Cal Poly
Tessa Croteau – Michigan State University
Vivienne Pistorius – Oklahoma State University

5/15/2025

The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics voted at its meeting Thursday to recommend Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add a National Collegiate stunt championship. The recommendation is contingent on official confirmation of the sport’s sponsorship and participation numbers for spring 2025 competition, which will occur over the summer.

Read more: https://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/5/15/media-center-stunt-recommended-for-ncaa-championship-status.aspx

Find the season rankings here!

Over the weekend, former Oklahoma State STUNT Teammates played one another as head STUNT coaches for opposing schools!

Jasmine Owens, Head STUNT Coach of Texas Woman’s University and Kennedy Wingbermuehle, Head STUNT Coach of Missouri State University, played a game at the OBU Tournament in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The two both won Athlete of the Year before continuing onto coaching at the collegiate level.

Lyndsay Bracken, current STUNT head coach at Oklahoma State University and the former coach of the two, was on hand to witness this amazing full-circle moment in STUNT!

Although tied for a portion of the game, the Owls took the lead over the Bears with a TWU win at 16-10. #CollegeSTUNT #STUNTtheSport

Note from the Executive Director

We are thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated 2025 STUNT season, which promises to be our biggest and most exhilarating season yet! With STUNT experiencing exponential growth across all age groups throughout the United States, USA Cheer is proud of the opportunities it’s creating for female athletes. The excitement is palpable as we gear up for a season filled with opportunities for athletes, coaches, and families to come together, showcase their talents, and be part of this incredible journey.

Lauri Harris,
USA Cheer Executive Director

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Division I

Division I has expanded with the inclusion of newcomers Missouri State and the University of Northern Kentucky, along with Mercyhurst, which has transitioned from DII to DI. Coach Oakes mentions that her team feels a mix of nerves and excitement about this change, yet are eager to demonstrate the hard work they’ve been putting in to prepare for the upcoming season. This year, CBU aims for another perfect season as they pursue their fifth National title. Entering their fourth season of STUNT, Kentucky boasts an impressive roster of 62 athletes. They are thrilled to host games in the newly renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum and will be traveling to several new states this year! UT Martin is also looking forward to the continued growth of their program, while Missouri State and NKU are excited for their inaugural STUNT season and all the enthusiasm it brings.

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Division II

Currently, our largest division, DII, is experiencing growth with the inclusion of Great Lakes Valley Conference members Quincy, East Stroudsburg, and Lewis University. This expansion brings the GLVC total to six STUNT programs, alongside the recent announcement that STUNT will be officially sponsored as a conference sport starting in the fall of 2025. With this addition, there are now three conferences in Division II that support STUNT as a sport. Newcomers also include Purdue Northwest University and Lone Star member Texas A&M Kingsville. One of the most significant changes in Division II comes from the addition of former NAIA powerhouses, Jessup and Vanguard, both recognized for their strong programs and recognized by coaches as teams to watch this year. Last year, DII marked a significant achievement as Oklahoma Baptist University earned their inaugural national title. Many programs returning this season have not only expanded their rosters but also enhanced their talent pool, all while aiming for a spot in the National Championship. With an abundance of skilled teams, DII promises to be thrilling this year.

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Division III

Division III is set to welcome four new programs this year: Centenary, Gallaudet, Randolph, and St. Mary’s, all eager to play their inaugural games and score their first points. Coaches believe that second-year program George Fox is a team to watch this season, while Heidelberg, with an expanded roster, looks forward to showcasing more routines on the mat. Saint Elizabeth, now in its second year, feels significantly improved despite having a limited roster. Buena Vista is thrilled that their schedule features more teams within their division this year. For many teams, including CUC, Misericordia, and Buena Vista, the challenge lies in educating new athletes on the game of STUNT, as they have few players with prior experience. Hiram, entering its seventh year of STUNT, is now under new leadership with Coach Araujo at the helm, supported by seasoned veterans and a long-time assistant coach who has a deep understanding of the game. Muskingum will have the opportunity to face George Fox this season as they travel to Oregon for their games. Olivet, despite struggling with a limited roster, remains excited about the upcoming 2025 season.

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NAIA

The NAIA presents a compact yet fiercely competitive field this season. With Vanguard and Jessup moving to Division II, a new NAIA champion will be crowned this April, and many coaches believe that preseason #1 Hope International could take that title. Central Methodist, now led by a new head coach, considers themselves small but mighty. Missouri Baptist, with a robust roster of 31 players, is eager for new routines and for their rookies to experience game day. Newcomer Sienna Heights will encounter several Division III teams in their schedule, while second-year Missouri Valley College has a strong lineup that includes many DI-DII level programs. OUAZ will kick off their season against Hope, followed by a matchup with cross-town rival ACU in early March.

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Club

The Club division continues to grow stronger by adding Alma, the University of Michigan, Purdue, and South Carolina to its already impressive roster of programs. Alma brings extensive experience and aims to execute throwing routines 1-8 without modifications. The 2024 Club National Champion, OSU, has expanded its roster with new athletes who have previously played STUNT at the high school level. Central Michigan, GCU, and UC Davis are eager for more travel opportunities this season, looking forward to exploring new locations. ASU boasts a youthful team that is enthusiastic about kicking off the season. Connors is particularly excited about the introduction of the 8-round format this year. Additionally, MSU, Cal Poly, and Riverside are returning and are eager to showcase their new routines on the mat.

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STUNT Announced as the NEXT GLVC Sport in 2025-26

INDIANAPOLIS –The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced Friday it will start sponsoring STUNT as its 26th sport, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.

The inaugural season of GLVC STUNT will feature six institutions, including full-time league members Drury University, Lewis University, Maryville University, Quincy University, Southwest Baptist University, and associate member East Stroudsburg University. East Stroudsburg was approved for associate membership status in September 2024.

Drury, Maryville, and Southwest Baptist have had non-varsity programs since 2019 but will elevate their programs to NCAA status starting in 2024-25. Lewis, Quincy, and East Stroudsburg will begin sponsoring the sport in 2024-25.

You can read the full article HERE.