Orlando, FL – The defending University World Cup Cheerleading (UWCC) World Champion Indian Hills Cheer & Dance squad is set to open its trip to the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and UWCC National Championships Friday.

The Warriors, who captured the UWCC Super Premiere Large CoEd Division World Championship last January, will compete in three events at the Disney World Resort over the next three days.

DETAILS: UCA & UWCC Championships

Orlando, FL  |  Disney World Resort

Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18

24 members of the Indian Hills Cheer & Dance squad will make the trek to Orlando, FL this weekend for the annual UCA and UWCC Championships at the Disney World Resort. Members of the squad shared their excitement for this weekend's premiere competitions and their expectations coming off of last year's UWCC World Championship.

Head Coach Cyndi Mellin

"Coming off of our weekend of two exhibitions, I believe that we are going to peak at the exact right time this year. I am confident that we can hit zero-deduction routines and I'm excited to see how the judges score our game day routine this year. I'm quite proud of that choreography."

Sophomore Makynna Beinhart

"My biggest expectation going down to nationals is to hit a zero deduction routine. Everyone has worked hard for this week and it is time for us to compete like we know we can."

Sophomore Liberty Burton

"I'm incredibly excited for the opportunity to go down to nationals again this year. After all we've worked on this season I'm ready to see it really come to life on the big mat and I'm looking forward for the team bonding we'll get on the road!"

Sophomore Nicole Derby

"Through thick and thin, our ups and downs, we've done our best and worked hard this year and I know we will do great at nationals"

Sophomore Maxwill Dunn

"I am very excited to perform the routine we have been working so hard on all year at both nationals and worlds. I am also proud to be competing multiple skills that have not yet been performed at UCA by Indian Hills."

Sophomore Jasmine Hughes

"I am super excited to be going down to nationals. I think it will be a great time for our team to be connected and show off all our amazing hard work."

Sophomore Harmony Hughes

"I am very excited to be traveling to nationals once again! I can't wait to show off all of our hard work from this year and have this amazing team bonding moment."

Freshman Jaci Knupp

"We're beyond excited to head to nationals. Our goal is to stay locked in, trust our training, and enjoy the opportunity to compete at this level."

Sophomore Chloe Lane

"I can't wait to head down to nationals and step foot on the mat one more time to give it our all and hit our routine. I am extremely proud of my team and I know we will represent Indian Hills well. Go Warriors!"

Freshman Dawson Schrader

"We've been up for this moment since September, I can't wait for all the hard work to pay off."

The Warriors recently held a press conference via GoHillsTV prior to heading down to Orlando. Hear more from this year's squad.

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