Competitive Cheer Hits Program Best Mark of 88.75 in Home Loss to Point
Cheerleading / 02.08.22
MARIETTA, Ga. --- Life University competitive cheer welcomed Point University for a home meet in the Eagles Nest, Life U avoiding any deductions to post a program best score of 88.75 in the close loss.
The judges scored the Running Eagles at 89.8 and 87.7, Life U earning nearly perfect marks from both judges in pyramids, basket tosses, and jumps. The score is good enough to boost Life U to ninth place in the NAIA, with an average score of 84.34, Point also moves up in the rankings to fifth place with an overall average of 86.72.
When asked about the team's performance today, head coach
Sara Killough said, "Despite last minute adjustments to the number of athletes on the floor at today's competition, the Life U cheerleaders performed in a dual against Point this morning and broke the record for the highest score they have ever received at a home meet. We look forward to getting back in the gym and showing up strong and healthy at Mid-South next week."
The Running Eagles next turn to the Mid-South Conference Tournament on Saturday, February 12th, looking to earn their spot to the NAIA Tournament in March.
