ORLANDO, Fla. – The Illinois State cheerleading team competed against the best co-ed teams in the country over the past few days and more than held its own, as the Redbirds advanced to finals and placed eighth overall in their division at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Game Day National Championship held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
"I am proud of our athletes for their hard work and long hours they put in to fundraising, practicing, and perfecting this routine," head coach Lauren Morris said. "The passion and love that they have for our University showed through in our performances this weekend.