The Roanoke College competition cheer team is set to make history as they depart Friday for the Christian Cheerleaders of America (CCA) Nationals in Fayetteville, NC. This marks the first time in the college's history that a cheer team will compete at a national level.

"Throughout the season, the team has demonstrated unwavering dedication, supporting all home football games and the majority of basketball games while also growing the program through two successful clinics that welcomed over 20 young cheerleaders at each event," said head coach Katelyn Kaminski. "Their commitment to excellence extends beyond the sidelines, as they have balanced rigorous academics with the demands of being new student-athletes on campus.  The team delivered two solid performances tonight, boosting their confidence for practice tomorrow in Fayetteville, NC. As they prepare to take the competition floor Saturday, the team is eager to showcase their hard work and set the foundation for a new era of competitive cheer at Roanoke College."