Dance Team Continues Season 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 dance competition, Missouri Valley placed sixth overall, with a score of 60.46. Saint Francis (Ind.) took first place with a final score of 83.88.
Competition 1-Dance:
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Saint Francis (Ind.)- 83.88
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Columbia (Mo.)- 82.71
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Benedictine (Kan.)-76.67
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Graceland (Iowa)-73.79
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Missouri Baptist- 69.71
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Missouri Valley- 60.46
In the second competition, Missouri Valley finished sixth with a score of 63.92. Columbia (Mo.) won with a final score of 86.04.
Competition 2-Dance:
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Columbia (Mo.)- 82.71
- Saint Francis (Ind.)- 85.92
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Graceland (Iowa)- 79.88
- Benedictine (Kan.)- 79.42
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Missouri Baptist- 69.29
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Missouri Valley- 63.92
Up next, the competitive dance team will compete at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, March 14, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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.