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2023 USA Cheer STUNT National Championship: NAIA Division

Meet The 5 NAIA Teams Taking On The 2023 STUNT National Championship

Meet The 5 NAIA Teams Taking On The 2023 STUNT National Championship

Meet the five teams who are set to take on the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT National Championship: NAIA Division on April 22-23rd in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Apr 21, 2023 by Leanza Pieroni
Meet The 5 NAIA Teams Taking On The 2023 STUNT National Championship

Five collegiate teams are set to take on the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division on April 23-24th in Edmond, Oklahoma.

As we get set to watch all the action unfold LIVE on FloCheer, let's take a look at all of the teams who will be taking the mat at the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division!

Jessup University (#1 Seed)

Rocklin, California

Head Coach: Alexis Welch

Assistant Coach: Veronica Guerrero

Overall Record: 15-1

The reigning 2022 College STUNT National Champions are back to defend their title. They might have a young team featuring 20 new athletes but they are prepared to execute like veterans with some elite skills in the Pyramid and Tosses quarter.

The Warriors will take on the winner of Vanguard University (2) vs Hope International University (3) at 4:00 PM CT.


Vanguard University (#2 Seed)

Costa Mesa, California

Head Coach: Leslie Allen

Assistant Coach: Maggie Brown, Isabell Cruz

Overall Record: 11-4

Vanguard University started STUNT in 2017 and they are making their 5th appearance at the College STUNT National Championship. In 2021, the California team won College STUNT Nationals! The Lions will take on the #3 seed, Hope International University, in Game 2 at 2:30 PM CT.


Hope International University (#3 Seed)

Fullerton, California

Head Coach: Kori Johnson

Assistant Coach: Kelly McClusky

Overall Record: 11-8

Hope International University wrapped up its regular season with 11 wins and eight losses. The Royals are ranked 3rd in the NAIA division and their best quarter is Pyramids! They will take on #2 seed, Vanguard University, in Game 2 at 2:30 PM CT.


Oklahoma City University (#4 Seed)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Head Coach: Karly Dubar (Judkins)

Overall Record: 7-5

The Stars will kick off the 2023 USA Cheer STUNT Nationals: NAIA Division by taking on #5 seed, Missouri Baptist University, at 1:30 PM CT. Oklahoma City said that the first quarter is their strongest and their favorite quarter of each game.


Missouri Baptist University (#5 Seed)

St. Louis, Missouri

Head Coach: Ciara Schott

Overall Record: 9-6

Missouri Baptist University started STUNT in 2020 and they are making their 4th appearance at the College STUNT National Championship. The Spartans are set to take on #4 seed, Oklahoma City University, at 1:30 PM CT.


Championship Schedule

*Game times are listed in Central Time, local to their performance region.

Saturday, April 22nd

  • 1:30 PM - NAIA Game 1 - Oklahoma City University vs Missouri Baptist University
  • 2:30 PM - NAIA Game 2 - Vanguard University vs Hope International University
  • 4:00 PM - NAIA Game 3 - Jesup University s vs Winner of Game 2
  • 5:00 PM - NAIA Game 4 - Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
  • 6:30 PM - NAIA Game 5 - Loser of Game 3 vs Winner of Game 4
  • 7:30 PM - NAIA Game 6 - Winner of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 3

Sunday, April 23rd

  • 9:00 AM - NAIA Game 7 - Semi Loser of Game 6 vs Winner of Game 5
  • 12:00 PM - NAIA Game 8 - Championship Winner of Game 6 vs Winner of Game 7

*Schedule is subject to change.

Apr 22-23, 2023, 6:30 PM UTC

2023 USA Cheer STUNT National Championship: NAIA Division



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