National Champions

The University of Pikeville cheerleading team was crowned the 2021 Universal Cheerleaders Association national champions, with the Bears claiming the program’s first-ever title in the all-girl open event by defeating three other schools after a near perfectly executed routine. Pictured front row, left to right: seniors Madison Campbell Morgyn Dixon, Sara Coots and Ashley Belcher. Back row, left to right: Chloe Sturgill, Karlee Kincer, Ashlie Eldridge, Aryn Fannin, Leshay Salyers, Sydni Eldridge, Emily Burke, Celia Wiedel, Jillian Kidd and Aariana Sparks.