On top of team practices, coed and all girl partner stunt groups have been putting in extra work all season long to compete for the bragging rights of the best partner stunt couple or group in the nation.

The athletes had to submit a video of their routine by the first of November, and were then ranked by a panel of judges. The minute-long routines are judged on execution, technique, skill difficulty, variety of transitions and overall effect.

The top routines were selected to compete on Friday, January 13th at the 2017 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship!

All the action and excitement from the UCA College Nationals Partner Stunt competition is airing exclusively on ESPN3. If you can't watch it live, don't sweat it! When the action kicks off on Friday, the FloCheer crew will bring you event coverage with updates, results and athlete interviews from the front row!

Plus, full performance videos of the partner stunt competition will be available on Varsity TV after the completion of the event. (If you're a FloCheer subscriber, your FloPRO login also gives to complete access Varsity TV!)

Check out the athletes competing!

Team Name
James Madison University - Samantha Garisto, Maddie Iverson, Courtney Davis & Lauren Schelmmer
Trinity Valley Community College - Johnathan Jackson & Ashleigh Spivey
Stony Brook University - Leah Marino, Theodora Panagos, Caitlyn Bucco & Jules Tomasello
University of South Carolina - Rutland Martin & Lauren West
Purdue University - Riley Christian, Stephanie Franke, Melissa Franke & Paige Pierson
University of West Georgia - Spencer Collier & Brittney Castona
Wichita State University - Holle McQuitly, Alexis Woods, Hannah Foster & Marcy Thomas
Stephen F. Austin State University - Breanna Canales & James Albright
Hofstra University - Danielle Gresalfi, Regina Sarrubbo, Lauren Rolfe & Kristen Demeo (name correction)
Monmouth University - Alexandra Hotaling, Jessica Binckes, Lauren Francis & Alison Clark
North Carolina State University - Mikayla Raleigh & Brandon Parker
Sam Houston State University - Drew Weis, Danielle Ferris, Brenna Court & Chelsea Hummel (new names)
Trinity Valley Community College - Matthew Torres & Jade Regner
University of Louisville - Amanda Lawonn, Hayley Stevens, Anjelica Cirone & Caitlyn Stovall
Texas Tech University - Sabrina Garcia & Torrey Ollison
Wilmington University - Alyssa Haines, Dominique Tee. Alyssa Kalafut & Corrine Carney
The Ohio State University - Carter Marsch & Lexi Schillig
James Madison University - Jessica Wilson, Julia Garison, Danielle DiMaggio & Maddie Hertel
San Diego State University - Hannah Ross, Adrianna Bloom, Phoebee Cadrez & Satya Foster
Morehead State University - Jessie Ayala & Nick Lutz
North Carolina State University - Vanessa Etienne, Gianna Rizzi, Holly Travis & Tate Altman
Purdue University - Evan Long & Courtney Moudell
Wilmington University - Ciana Perez, MaKayla Moreland, Maranda Moreland & Kristen Basquill
Wilmington University - Benji Marshall & Wendy Mayerson
University of Louisville - Samantha Borella, Morgan Elfstrom, Crystal Davis & Mallorie Mullaney
Liberty University - Dani Blasini, Matty Hogan, Chelsey O' Connell & Anna Howard
University of Mississippi - Brandon Casey & Brandi Berry
Stony Brook University - Kristin McGinn, Kirsi Moseman, Kimberly Halloran & Erin Infelice
University of Louisville - Chris Ethridge & Megan Molina
Texas State University - Briana DeLeon, Tynisha Jackson, Kaylan Brumfield & Haley LeBlanc
Trinity Valley Community College - Jeremy Seiver & Lauren Holland
University of Louisville - Hayley Collins, Alley Meyer, Kara Borella & Aaliyah Rice
University of West Georgia - Taylor Jordan & Mike McAbee

Collin Tipps & Taylor Desimone from Morehead State University were crowned champions of the 2016 Coed Partner Stunt division.

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In 2016, North Carolina State University took home 1st place in the all girl group partner stunt competition.

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This year there will be 18 all girl groups and 15 couples taking the mat to battle it out for the title of 2017 UCA Partner Stunt Champion!

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The partner stunt portion of the competition ends Friday, but the action is just getting started.

How To Watch UCA & UDA College Nationals LIVE:

Find out who's a contender in 2017 and stay up-to-date on the entire 2017 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship by tuning in LIVE on Varsity TV on Jan 13-15.

Friday, January 13

• ​Watch the UCA College Mascot National Championship LIVE for FREE here!
  
• ​The Partner Stunt Championship will not be available on the live stream. These full routine videos will be posted to Varsity TV after performances are complete.

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Saturday & Sunday, January 14-15

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