FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Warner University Competitive Cheerleading Program took the floor in Fayetteville, North Carolina at the 2026 CCA Christian Cheer and College Nationals competing Saturday, March 7th securing a Small Coed Traditional National Championship while also being crowned as Grand Champions achieving the highest score of the competition and in program history. 

Saturday, March 7th, the Royals commanded the floor with excellent execution, heightened spirit, and near perfect technique to secure a spot in the finals to take the mat one more time and electrify the floor. The Royals saw immense improvement across 4 performances on the day, while displaying a zero deduction routine in the Game Day division. With a final score of 94.69%, the Royals secured silver in the Game Day division, marking the highest score awarded in program history. 

With another division to go, the Royals continued to bring it as they looked to focus on the traditional division. The Royals gave it their all for another 2 minutes and 30 seconds to soar high and command the floor with their amazing stage presence. In doing so, the Royals took home gold in the Small Coed Traditional Division while also being crowned the 2026 CCA Christian Cheer and College National Grand Champions, concluding the 2026 competition leaving their mark on the floor and across the nation.

Congratulations to the Warner University Competition Cheer Program and Head Coach Taylor Mercado on a phenomenal season, as the Royals look forward to the continued growth of the program in the future seasons!
 

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