University of Kentucky: Meet the Squad

January 11, 2011

In a week, the University of Kentucky Cheerleaders will try for a 19th first place title at UCA College Nationals in Orlando, Fla.
We caught up with them before their performance at Premier Athletics’ UCA Nationals Showcase. They shared what it’s like to cheer for UK and gave advice to cheerleaders who dream of being [...]

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Local SITA Award Nominees

June 7, 2010

Among the nominees for this year’s Spirit Industry Trade Association Awards:
Outstanding Cheer Coach (All-Star): Randall Harper, Midwest Cheer Elite
Outstanding Cheer Coach (College): Lenee Buckman, The Ohio State University
Outstanding Cheer Coach (College):  Michelle Gillespie, Wright State University
Outstanding Cheer Coach (College):  Jomo Thompson, University of Kentucky
Best State Association:  Ohio Association of Cheerleading Coaches

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UK is Still No. 1 (And Yes, I’m Talking About Cheerleading)

February 1, 2010

Pictured: A UK cheerleader performs at UCA nationals, shown at Varsity TV.
C. A. T. S. Cats. Cats. Cats!
I knew the cheer before, but I never had a reason to yell along until I saw it performed live by the University of Kentucky’s co-ed cheerleading squad, which recently won an unprecedented 18th national championship from the [...]

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