Competitive Cheer (Game Day) | 2/1/2026 5:33:00 PM
The Gannon University Competitive Cheer and Dance team opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, sweeping all three divisions they entered at the Spirit Against Cancer Cheer & Dance Competition.
The Golden Knights posted first-place finishes in Game Day, Hip Hop, and Team Performance while delivering clean, high-execution routines that set the tone for the year.
THE GAME FACTS
Competition: Spirit Against Cancer Cheer & Dance Competition
Location: The Junker Center – Erie, Pa.
Date: January 25, 2026
Final Results:
1st Place — Hip Hop (66.83 out of 70)
1st Place — Team Performance Jazz (65.67 out of 70)
1st Place — Game Day (85.5 out of 90)
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Game Day Division Victory: Defeated conference opponent Lock Haven University with a routine that scored exceptionally high in percent of perfection with zero deductions.
- Strong Start to the Season: Judges praised the team's skill incorporation and execution throughout the Game Day performance.
- Hip Hop Excellence: Posted a 66.83 out of 70 with uniformity and staging noted as the strongest categories.
- Team Performance Standout: The Jazz section earned the highest scores of the routine.
- Judges' Notes: Synchronization in turn sequences and precision in tricks sections highlighted the team's technical strength.
- Clean Performances Across the Board: All routines were executed without deductions.
- Three-for-Three: Gannon claimed first place in every division it competed in.
Up Next
Gannon returns to action at the Upstate Collegiate Championships hosted by Elmira College on Sunday, March 22.
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