📍San Marcos, TX — History has a new name in cheerleading royalty: Texas State University. The Texas State Cheerleading Squad has officially been crowned the #1 Cheer Team on the Planet by ESPN following a breathtaking, history-making performance at the 2025 International Cheer and Dance Championship.
Competing against the globe’s most elite programs, the Bobcats delivered a performance that sent shockwaves through the cheer world. Their routine combined gravity-defying stunts, razor-sharp precision, and a spirit of Texas grit that simply couldn’t be matched. From the moment they took the mat, it was clear: this wasn’t just a team—it was a movement.
Held in Orlando, Florida, the championship hosted top-tier collegiate squads from across the U.S., Japan, Brazil, the U.K., and more. But Texas State stole the spotlight, earning unanimous praise from judges and viewers for a routine that was more than technical — it was emotional, powerful, and unforgettable.
Coach Lauren Mitchell, who has spent the last decade building Texas State into a national contender, was overcome with pride:
“We told the world we were ready—and the world listened. This team has poured their hearts into every 5 a.m. practice, every bruise, every tear. They didn’t just perform—they told a story. And they told it perfectly.”
Squad captain Brianna Torres, a senior whose leadership helped anchor the team’s historic run, echoed the sentiment:
“We wanted to make Texas proud. We came to make history—and now, we are history.”
The win marks the first global championship title in school history for Texas State Cheer, placing them above historic programs such as Kentucky, Alabama, and Ohio State. ESPN commentators hailed the Bobcats’ performance as “a once-in-a-generation display of talent, soul, and synergy.”
In San Marcos, fans gathered for a spontaneous celebration on campus, waving Texas State flags and chanting “#BobcatQueens!” The cheer squad’s achievement has already gone viral, with millions watching their gold-medal routine on social media.
As the dust settles on this legendary victory, one truth is clear:
These Bobcats didn’t just win—they rewrote the rulebook on what’s possible.
🌟 Long live the QUEENS in maroon and gold.
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