GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel College cheer team placed third Saturday in the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.
It was the Tomcats’ third appearance at the NCA College Nationals, finishing as runners-up in 2022, before winning the national championship in 2023.
Thiel was second in the 10-team Cheer Spirit Rally Open division after Thursday's preliminary round with a score of 88.6. They scored 86.01 in the final round Saturday to finish third.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.