MVNU Cheer Hosts Crossroads League Championship in Ariel Arena

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team showcased its skills at home in Ariel Arena as MVNU hosted the Crossroads League 2025 Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, March 15.

MVNU competed against seven other Crossroads League teams, securing seventh place out of eight with a total score of 68.85.

MVNU scored a 65.13 in the prelims and then put up a 70.8 in the finals.

Results:
1 - Indiana Wesleyan - 87.72
T2 - Marian - 81.99
T2 - St. Francis - 81.99
4 - Taylor - 81.79
5 - Bethel - 74.87
6 - Spring Arbor - 74.31
7 - Mount Vernon Nazarene - 68.85
8 - Huntington - 55.82

Coach Nowicki's Thoughts:

"We had so much fun hosting all of our league's teams for the championship. I'm so proud of the routine our team pulled off today. We had to make a lot of adjustments since our last competition and everyone worked together to make necessary changes for today. I'm extremely proud of our stunt group for competing all new mounts and dismounts that were the highest difficulty points we've ever competed. All season this team pushed each other to keep making progress and increasing their skills. I'm also grateful for the leadership of our seniors, Abby Schmetzer, Taylor Tyler, and Samantha Wulff! They will absolutely be missed next season."

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.