The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ) Nighthawk cheer team earned a third-place finish in the crowd segment run-off at the National Cheer Association (NCA) College Game Day camp this past weekend at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma. The team also received a Superior Ribbon and a bronze bid to NCA nationals.
With 16 student-athletes in attendance, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ performed game day stunts and crowed-leading routines, earning praise for its energy, tenacity and ability to connect with spectators.
“Our team worked hard the entire time we were there,â€� Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ head cheer coach Michelle Godwin said. “Although they finished the day bruised and sore, watching their drive and dedication was inspiring. I was in awe of their commitment to the sport and their commitment to see Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ succeed on a stage like this.â€�
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ earned an evaluation score of 9.7 out of 10, with judges highlighting the team’s overall energy, use of floor space and creative incorporation of props.
Additionally, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ received recognition from NCA State Director Stan Tabor for the team’s ingenuity in its budget-saving methods for prop creation.
“We’re a small, but mighty group,� Godwin said. “I was really pleased with our efforts at this camp and look forward to scheduling more camps for our program in the future.�
Nighthawk cheer is currently a club program with aspirations to join the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)’s co-ed cheer division. The team is currently seeking both male and female members. Interested students can contact Coach Godwin at Michelle.Godwin@np.edu.


