Cheer Takes Second in Opener at Dordt Invite

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — The Doane cheer team delivered a solid performance Saturday, earning a second-place finish at the Dordt Invite with a final score of 83.90.

Doane posted strong execution across all scoring categories, totaling 32.4 points in building, 23.3 points in tumbling, and 18.7 points in the overall master category. The Tigers added an overall effect subtotal of 28.5, which averaged to 9.5, bringing their final subtotal to 83.9. With no deductions assessed, Doane's score stood as its official final.

Northwestern narrowly edged the Tigers for the top spot with an 83.95, while Doane finished well ahead of Dordt (70.55) in third place. Mount Marty placed fourth with a 64.27, followed by Mount Mercy (62.35), Waldorf (53.58), York (51.88) and Concordia (51.8).

The runner-up finish marks an encouraging start for the Tigers as they look to refine their routines during the regular season in preparation for postseason competition.

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