Akron Zips Cheer Squad Runner-Up in National Competition

Akron Zips Cheer Squad Runner-Up in National Competition

WATCH: Akron Cheer NCA College Nationals 2021 2nd Place Performance

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zips cheerleading squad earned runner-up in the Intermediate Small Coed Division IA Finals at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Collegiate National Championship on April 7-11 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

"Our coaches are so proud of the perseverance and determination of our cheering team this season," head cheer coach Tim Siwicki said. "Through this pandemic and school year, these student-athletes had to limit their interactions with others, focus on preparing for this competition, and maintain their grades. They performed a routine that they are so proud of and grew as a Zips family. We made it a season, A season we will always remember!"

Akron competed virtually against Michigan and Kansas State while a handful of squads gathered in Daytona Beach to compete for the 2021 NCA National Championship in hopes of winning the title and taking home the coveted golden megaphone trophy.

The Zips led the field after preliminary round, scoring 92.9 points with 0.25 in deductions for a 92.65 total score. Michigan followed with a 90.7667 total after 1.5-point reduction and Kansas State scored 85.95 total points with a 3.75-point reduction.

In the finals, Akron posted 94.0333 points with no deductions, but the Wolverines edged the Zips with a 95.0-point routine for the Intermediate Small Coed Division IA title. Kansas State placed third overall with 92.333 total points.

The Zips cheer team consisted of 19 student-athletes with only 20 practices to learn, perfect and perform the championship routine.

The University of Akron Athletics

Akron Zips Cheer Squad Runner-Up in National Competition

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