Cheer Takes Ninth at the 2023 Heart Cheer Championship; Smith Named Co-Coach of the Year

Marshall, Mo. – The Graceland University Cheer Team took on the Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitive Dance.

In the preliminary round of competition, the Yellowjackets finished eight with a score of. 46.9. Graceland would score 44.8 in the final round of performances with an overall score of 45.40 to place ninth. Missouri Valley placed first with a final score of 90.59 and the runner up was MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) with a final score of 90.04

The Conference awards were announced;

2023 Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitive Cheer Co-Coach of the Year: Kendall Smith

FINAL TEAM SCORES:

1st Place – Missouri Valley College – 90.59
2nd Place – MidAmerica Nazarene University – 90.04
3rd Place – Grand View University – 87.25
4th Place – Benedictine College – 75.63
5th Place – Peru State College – 71.80
6th Place – Baker University – 71.42
7th Place – William Penn University – 62.28
8th Place – Mount Mercy University – 49.49
9th Place – Graceland University – 45.40

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