Cheer Team Compete at Cougar Classic
Columbia, Mo., (Feb. 21, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College cheer and dance teams competed at the Cougar (Mo.) Classic, Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Both teams performed twice in their competition.
In the first cheer competition, Missouri Valley finished with a final score of 86.82 to take second place. Taylor (Ind.) won with a final score of 93.47, and Indiana Wesleyan placed third with a score of 83.20.
Competition 1-Cheer:
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Taylor (Ind.)- 93.47
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Missouri Valley- 86.82
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Indiana Wesleyan- 83.20
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Benedictine (Kan.)- 82.12
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Culver-Stockton (Mo.)- 76.25
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UHSP (Mo.)-70.22
In the second competition, Missouri Valley placed third with a final score of 84.43. Avila (Mo.) won with a score of 87.18, and Benedictine (Kan.) placed second with a final score of 84.43.
Competition 2-Cheer:
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Avila (Mo.)- 87.18
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Benedictine (Kan.)- 84.83
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Missouri Valley- 84.43
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Culver-Stockton (Mo.)- 76.63
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Columbia (Mo.)- 75.72
Up next, the competitive cheer team will compete at the Spartan Showcase in St. Louis, Mo., March 7.
About Missouri Valley College
Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.