https://www.cnusports.com/rss.aspx?path=cheerLatest news items for Christopher Newport University Athleticsjessica.morris@cnu.edu (Christopher Newport University Athletics)en-us60https://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/29/feature-cnu-cheerleading-returns-to-the-summit-with-second-championship-in-three-years.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/29/feature-cnu-cheerleading-returns-to-the-summit-with-second-championship-in-three-years.aspxCheerleading

For the six seniors on CNU's competitive cheerleading roster, it was time for redemption. Two years ago, the Captains had won the National Cheerleaders Association College National Championship. Last year, they finished third.]]>2026 CNU Cheerleading Championship FeatureWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:39:00 EST619880https://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/11/national-champions-cnu-competition-cheerleading-captures-second-title-in-three-years-with-2026-nca-championship.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/11/national-champions-cnu-competition-cheerleading-captures-second-title-in-three-years-with-2026-nca-championship.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA, Fla. -- The Christopher Newport Competition Cheerleaders were crowned national champions for the second time in three years on Saturday afternoon when the Captains earned the sixth national championship in program history. Earning the second NCA title in the Intermediate All-Girls Division III category, the Captains defeated 16 of the top teams from around the nation.]]>2026 NCA Cheerleading National ChampionsSat, 11 Apr 2026 17:21:00 EST619821https://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/10/cnu-cheerleading-post-deduction-free-routine-and-tied-for-second-after-prelims-at-2026-nca-college-nationals.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/4/10/cnu-cheerleading-post-deduction-free-routine-and-tied-for-second-after-prelims-at-2026-nca-college-nationals.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Competing at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals for the third year in a row, the Christopher Newport University competition cheerleading squad fired a deduction-free routine in the prelims on Friday morning and are tied for second in the Intermediate All-Girl Division III Category. The Captains will advance to compete in the finals on Saturday with an opportunity to capture the team's second national title in three years.]]>2026 NCA College Cheer NationalsFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST619813https://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/11/cnu-cheerleading-hauls-in-third-place-finish-at-nca-college-nationals.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/11/cnu-cheerleading-hauls-in-third-place-finish-at-nca-college-nationals.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Competing at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals for the second straight year, the Christopher Newport competition cheerleading squad captured a third-place finish in the Intermediate All-Girl Division III category following the finals on Friday.]]>CNU Cheerleading Nationals - Third PlaceFri, 11 Apr 2025 16:51:00 EST618861https://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/10/cnu-cheerleading-in-second-place-after-prelims-captains-take-mat-again-friday-at-nca-cheer-national-finals.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/10/cnu-cheerleading-in-second-place-after-prelims-captains-take-mat-again-friday-at-nca-cheer-national-finals.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Christopher Newport competition cheerleading squad took the floor for the preliminary round of the NCA Collegiate Cheer Championships on Thursday morning and secured a score of 94.1389 to rank second out of 17 teams heading into Friday's finals. The Captains, reigning champions in the Intermediate All-Girl Division III category, will perform in the finals at 12:24 p.m. on Friday afternoon at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.]]>Cheer Competition Nationals 2025Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:01:00 EST618855https://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/9/cnu-competition-cheerleading-begins-national-title-defense-on-thursday.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2025/4/9/cnu-competition-cheerleading-begins-national-title-defense-on-thursday.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The reigning champions of the Intermediate All-Girls Division III category at the NCA College Nationals will begin defense of their crown on Thursday morning as the Christopher Newport University Competition Cheerleading squad is set to take the floor at 11:47 a.m. The first performance of the NCA Collegiate National Championship event will be performed at the Ocean Center Arena.]]>Cheerleading Competition SquadWed, 9 Apr 2025 22:20:00 EST618851https://cnusports.com/news/2024/7/11/cheerleading-six-cnu-athletes-collect-academic-all-state-recognition-from-virginia-sports-information-directors.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2024/7/11/cheerleading-six-cnu-athletes-collect-academic-all-state-recognition-from-virginia-sports-information-directors.aspxCheerleading

ASHLAND, Va. -- Six Christopher Newport student-athletes were named to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State team this year, headlined by repeat selections for CNU Field Hockey legend Abby Asuncion and CNU Women's Soccer academic stalwart Natalie Swarm. Four female and two male student-athletes were recognized by the statewide organization this year, including five seniors and one graduate student.]]>2023-24 Academic All-State WILKINSONThu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EST618099https://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/12/national-champions-cnu-competition-cheerleading-wins-first-nca-college-national-title.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/12/national-champions-cnu-competition-cheerleading-wins-first-nca-college-national-title.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA, Fla. -- National champions! Competing at the NCA College Nationals for the first time, the Christopher Newport University cheerleading squad had a memorable debut with the first NCA National Championship in program history after competition on Friday evening. The Captains earned the team's fifth all-time national title with a win of the Intermediate All-Girls Division III category which featured 19 of the top programs from around the nation.]]>CNU Cheerleading National ChampionshipsFri, 12 Apr 2024 22:12:00 EST617896https://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/11/cnu-cheerleading-impresses-on-day-one-of-nca-college-nationals-in-daytona.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/11/cnu-cheerleading-impresses-on-day-one-of-nca-college-nationals-in-daytona.aspxCheerleading

DAYTONA, Fla. -- With an impressive score of 85.8 out of 90 on Thursday night, the Christopher Newport University competition cheer squad had a tremendous opening performance at the 2024 NCA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida and currently sits atop the team leaderboard. The Captains edged out UMASS-Boston for the top spot in the Intermediate All-Girl Division III group that includes 19 squads from around the country.]]>CNU CheerleadingThu, 11 Apr 2024 23:20:00 EST617888https://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/1/cheerleading-cnu-cheer-and-dance-to-host-national-championship-showcase-at-freeman-center-this-weekend.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2024/4/1/cheerleading-cnu-cheer-and-dance-to-host-national-championship-showcase-at-freeman-center-this-weekend.aspxCheerleading, CNU Storm Dance Team

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The Christopher Newport varsity cheerleading and CNU Storm Dance teams are hosting a joint national championship preview this weekend at the Freeman Center, set for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. The Showcase will feature performances from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. as the Captains prepare for the Cheer and Dance College Nationals.]]>Cheer/Dance ShowcaseMon, 1 Apr 2024 11:54:00 EST617845