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PHOTO GALLERY: Look back at the Thiel cheer team’s historic third-place finish at nationals

Posted April 15, 2026   Print
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-- The Thiel College cheer team claimed its fifth consecutive top three national finish at the prestigious NCA College Nationals on April 10-11 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

This was the first year the Tomcats competed in Inter Small Coed Division III. Thiel earned an average score of 89.12 to place third in the new division. The Tomcats won a national championship in 2023, finished second in 2022 and third in 2025 and 2024.

“We are incredibly proud,” said coach Randall Burnett M.A.'22. “This achievement speaks volumes about the commitment, resilience, and belief this team has shown all season.”

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