Competitive Cheer Competes at Hastings

HASTINGS, Neb. — The Doane Competitive Cheer team delivered a strong performance Wednesday night at the Hastings Triangular, earning a runner-up finish with a final score of 82.81.

Mount Marty claimed first place with an 85.80, followed by Doane in second at 82.81 and Hastings in third at 61.00.

Doane posted a raw total of 84.07 before deductions, finishing with an 82.81 after a 1.25-point deduction.

Building Skills Highlight the Night

The Tigers showed consistency in the building portion of their routine:

• Pyramids earned 12.4 points, including solid difficulty and execution marks

• Basket Tosses added 8.7 points with balanced difficulty and clean execution

In the tumbling and jumping section, Doane recorded:

• 9.6 points in Jumps, highlighted by a perfect 5.0 in difficulty

  6.4 points in Running Tumbling

Strong Overall Impression

Doane excelled in the Overall Master portion of the score sheet:

• Routine Composition: 9.6

• Collegiate Image: 10.0 

The team also scored a 29.0 in Overall Effect, averaging a 9.67 across effect categories.

Despite the minor deduction, the Tigers demonstrated strong execution, competitive difficulty, and a polished collegiate presence throughout their routine. The runner-up finish continues to build momentum for Doane as the squad progresses through the 2026 competition season.

Doane will look to refine its routine and continue climbing as postseason competition approaches.

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