https://www.msidemustangs.com en-us https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20260429fc8txm SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Even a few weeks after its national championship, the Morningside University competitive cheer squad is still soaking it all in. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20260429fc8txm https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20260411vnjruv DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Morningside Cheer competed at a different level this season, concluding with a National Cheerleaders Association National Championship title, as the Mustangs are now 2-for-2 when it comes to national titles in Daytona, Fla. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20260411vnjruv https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250915suf4m3 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2024-25 academic year.  Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250915suf4m3 https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617o33v1n GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-District Team for its women’s at-large grouping today, placing six athletes on the list while representing bowling, cheer, dance, and golf. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617o33v1n https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250308r7okvr SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside's cheer team hit a pair of routines that set new season-best scores, posting an 83.57 in prelims and an 83.95 in the final round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Competitive Cheer Championship, resulting in a total score of 83.85 to place third. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250308r7okvr https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250223lnospu SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – The Mustangs took the top spot at this year’s Dordt Cheer Invite, hitting a zero-deduction routine as they posted an 82.7. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250223lnospu https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250219mcgoub KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for cheer, releasing this year's list alongside the other winter sports. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250219mcgoub https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/202502160y7cqj ORANGE CITY, IOWA – Morningside’s cheer team posted its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs recorded a third and a fourth place finish, posting the third-highest two-day total with 155.28 total points. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/202502160y7cqj https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/202501271d4rj9 DES MOINES, IOWA – A first place finish in its second round triangular was the highlight of Morningside Cheer’s debut today at the Viking Challenge hosted by Grand View University.  Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/202501271d4rj9 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250115hcghw4 SIOUX CITY – The Morningside University cheer team on Tuesday was voted fifth in the Great Plains Athletic Conference coaches poll. The Mustangs garnered 34 points, with Northwestern gaining the most points with 64. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2024-25/releases/20250115hcghw4 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240309tbn4pq CRETE, NEB. – Morningside cheer competed in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Cheer Championship, today, and while the Mustangs laid down a pair of high-energy routines, their scores placed them seventh among the GPAC rankings with a combined score of 78.71. Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240309tbn4pq https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240218mqrmim SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – After nailing a zero-deduction routine but coming up short in the standings at a home dual on Friday with a 74.75, the Mustangs turned the tables and came out ahead as they laid down a 77.55 to take the third spot in Dordt University’s cheer invitational.  Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240218mqrmim https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240211ib6892 SEWARD, NEB. – The Mustangs continued their competition season with a pair of duals as part of Concordia University’s Day of Duals. Morningside fell short of its score from the season opener, posting a 72.02 and a 71.2 on the day. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240211ib6892 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240203yfchzc YANKTON, S.D. – It was the competitive season opener for Morningside Cheer as Morningside traveled to Mount Marty University for a dual today. The Mustangs did what they needed to to set the groundwork for a good season, winning the dual 82.65-56.15. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2023-24/releases/20240203yfchzc https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230915t2s8iz KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2022-23 academic year.  Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230915t2s8iz https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230527su2c00 GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators announced its At-Large Academic All-District Teams for 2023, including five Morningsiders. All-district honorees will move ahead for consideration for the At-Large CSC Academic All-America Teams. Sat, 27 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230527su2c00 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230309oicyr0 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for competitive cheer today, with the honorees being announced ahead of the national championships in Ypsilanti, Mich. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230309oicyr0 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/2023030119vvpq SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced its all-conference honorees for cheer, following tryouts at the sport’s championship on Saturday at Crete, Neb. Morningside’s Sage Sheppard was selected as an all-conference athlete for the third time in her collegiate career. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/2023030119vvpq https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230219o6m0ba SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – Morningside Cheer competed in the Dordt Cheer and Dance Invitational this weekend placing fourth with a final score of 73.47 points. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230219o6m0ba https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230215vhuj4y SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside’s competitive cheer team competed in a pair of duals at Concordia University this weekend, losing to a Dickinson State team that posted one of the top scores of the competition before claiming a solid victory over a small York College team. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/20230215vhuj4y https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/202301200gd9rk SEWARD, NEB. – Competitive cheer kicked off its season today as Morningside traveled to Concordia University. The Mustangs, delayed a day by the weather, started the season on a high note, beating the Bulldogs in the dual, 83.1-77.2. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2022-23/releases/202301200gd9rk https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220511w8x9yc SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Maci Heimsoth has been named the next coach of the Morningside cheerleading program.  Most recently she led the cheer program at the Siouxland Gymnastics Academy. Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220511w8x9yc https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220302jeago2 SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced its 2022 cheer and dance honors.  Morningside had four honorees on the all-conference teams, with an additional three athletes receiving honorable mention nods. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220302jeago2 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220226xksubm CRETE, NEB. – Morningside’s cheer team concluded its season competing in the 2022 Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships and NAIA qualifier.  The Mustangs placed sixth overall, with a total score of 65.0175. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220226xksubm https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220219w8aogo SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – Morningside looked to the Dordt Invitational in order to get one last judged routine ahead of the Great Plains Athletic Conference championships and NAIA regional qualifier.  The Mustangs, who placed third in the event, continue to refine as they prepare for next week’s competition. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220219w8aogo https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220210xt759o SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Mustangs welcomed Grand View University to Allee Gym yesterday, continuing their push to be ready for the team’s national championship qualifier and Great Plains Athletic Conference championships on February 25 and 26. Morningside came up short in the dual, losing to Grand View 73.95-67.6, but saw the opportunity to continue to grow. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220210xt759o https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2021-22/releases/20220129no3tm4 FREMONT, NEB. – As the 2022 competitive cheerleading and dance calendar made a stop at Midland University’s Invitational Friday, Jan. 28, continued improvements from a season-opening dual at Concordia University the week prior were wanted. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2021-22/releases/20220129no3tm4 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220120hzi560 SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside Cheer took the mat for the first time this season in a competition hosted by Concordia University. The Mustangs placed second in the event, earning 52.35 points, while the host Bulldogs took the top spot with 71.425 points. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220120hzi560 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220111pde2e0 Morningside University senior Carly Howrey shares her thoughts on what she and her teammates are looking forward to most about the new season. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/cheer/2021-22/releases/20220111pde2e0 https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211210kepv3a Down The Mside Line returns after a brief hiatus to wrap up the 2021-22 winter sports previews. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211210kepv3a