Tigers Win First-Ever UCA College National Championship
Submitted on January 20, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Georgetown College cheer team began its 2026 season at Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals on Friday and Saturday and came home as National Champions for the first time in school history.
After finishing the semi-finals with a second-place ranking narrowly behind Coastal Alabama Community College, the Tigers rallied and dominated the finals with a score of 89.66.
Scores from the first round of competition provide rankings going into the final round. However, scores reset each day.
The Tigers were able to make the jump to first in the final round and claim the championship of the Open Small Coed Game Day Division.
"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. "We worked hard to make changes from feedback given on the scoresheet in semi-finals and our athletes left their hearts on the mat. Our finals performance really showed our athletes passion and love for their sport as well as their institution."
Of the 31 athletes on the mat, the Tigers have six graduating seniors who played a vital role in this championship win. Senior Isaac Harder reflected on winning the national championship.
"Hearing our name called for the national champion title was something so surreal," Harder said. "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. I am so proud of my team, and my coaches. It is all just a reflection of how hard our program works."
Fellow senior Alex Kincer also shared, "Winning UCA College Nationals for the first time in school history is a dream come true," he said. "Our team is incredibly grateful and proud to being such a big title and experience home to Georgetown."
The scores for each round are as follows:
Round 1
Coastal Alabama Community College – 88.33
Georgetown College – 88.10
Farmingdale State College – 84.00
William Carey University – 83.66
Hinds Community College – 83.30
Moravian University – 82.10
Southern Union State College – 80.90
Bryan College – 81.26
Saint Leo University – 79.93
Holmes Community College – 80.43
Warner University – 76.86
Independence Community College – 75.66
Brevard College – 68.10
Round 2
Georgetown College – 89.66
William Carey University– 86.06
Farmingdale State College – 85.23
Moravian University – 84.43
Hinds Community College – 82.01
Coastal Alabama Community College – 81.66
Southern Union State College – 74.96
UP NEXT
The Tigers have three weeks off before beginning their NAIA competitive season. They will compete in the Wildcat Weekend on Saturday, February 7 hosted by Indiana Wesleyan.
