Morningside competitive cheer team poses with its national championship trophy and megaphone during a celebration on campus on April 27.
Morningside cheer’s path pays off with national championship

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Even a few weeks after its national championship, the Morningside University competitive cheer squad is still soaking it all in.

Cheer Takes National Title in Daytona
Cheer Takes National Title in Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Morningside Cheer competed at a different level this season, concluding with a National Cheerleaders Association National Championship title, as the Mustangs are now 2-for-2 when it comes to national titles in Daytona, Fla.

20 Morningside teams earn NAIA Scholar Team honors
Morningside places 20 teams on NAIA Scholar Team list

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2024-25 academic year. 

Four Morningside programs represented on at-large CSC Academic All-District list
Four Morningside programs represented on at-large CSC Academic All-District list

GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-District Team for its women’s at-large grouping today, placing six athletes on the list while representing bowling, cheer, dance, and golf.

Mustangs hit pair of 83-point routines at GPAC Championship
Mustangs hit pair of 83-point routines at GPAC Championship

SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside's cheer team hit a pair of routines that set new season-best scores, posting an 83.57 in prelims and an 83.95 in the final round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Competitive Cheer Championship, resulting in a total score of 83.85 to place third.

Cheer takes championship at Dordt Invite
Cheer takes championship at Dordt Invite

SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – The Mustangs took the top spot at this year’s Dordt Cheer Invite, hitting a zero-deduction routine as they posted an 82.7.

3 Mustangs named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
3 Mustangs named cheer Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for cheer, releasing this year's list alongside the other winter sports.

Mustangs hit zero-deduction routine at NWC
Mustangs hit zero-deduction routine at NWC

ORANGE CITY, IOWA – Morningside’s cheer team posted its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs recorded a third and a fourth place finish, posting the third-highest two-day total with 155.28 total points.

Mustangs top triangular at Viking Challenge
Mustangs top triangular at Viking Challenge

DES MOINES, IOWA – A first place finish in its second round triangular was the highlight of Morningside Cheer’s debut today at the Viking Challenge hosted by Grand View University. 

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Mustangs placed fifth in GPAC preseason poll

SIOUX CITY – The Morningside University cheer team on Tuesday was voted fifth in the Great Plains Athletic Conference coaches poll. The Mustangs garnered 34 points, with Northwestern gaining the most points with 64.

Cheer posts strong performances at GPAC Championship
Cheer posts strong performances at GPAC Championship

CRETE, NEB. – Morningside cheer competed in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Cheer Championship, today, and while the Mustangs laid down a pair of high-energy routines, their scores placed them seventh among the GPAC rankings with a combined score of 78.71.

Mustangs continue building in busy weekend
Mustangs continue building in busy weekend

SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – After nailing a zero-deduction routine but coming up short in the standings at a home dual on Friday with a 74.75, the Mustangs turned the tables and came out ahead as they laid down a 77.55 to take the third spot in Dordt University’s cheer invitational. 

Morningside compete at Concordia University's Day of Duals
Mustangs compete in Concordia's Day of Duals

SEWARD, NEB. – The Mustangs continued their competition season with a pair of duals as part of Concordia University’s Day of Duals. Morningside fell short of its score from the season opener, posting a 72.02 and a 71.2 on the day.

Season opener at Mount Marty goes the Mustangs' way
Season opener at Mount Marty goes the Mustangs' way

YANKTON, S.D. – It was the competitive season opener for Morningside Cheer as Morningside traveled to Mount Marty University for a dual today. The Mustangs did what they needed to to set the groundwork for a good season, winning the dual 82.65-56.15.

25 Morningside programs land on NAIA Scholar Team list
25 Morningside programs land on NAIA Scholar Team list

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2022-23 academic year. 

CSC announces women's at-large all-district team
CSC announces women's at-large all-district team

GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators announced its At-Large Academic All-District Teams for 2023, including five Morningsiders. All-district honorees will move ahead for consideration for the At-Large CSC Academic All-America Teams.