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Squires to Lead MVNU Competitive Cheer Program
Squires to Lead MVNU Competitive Cheer Program

September 03, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University athletics is excited to officially announce the hiring of Jenna Squires as the next head coach of the competitive cheer program on Wednesday, September 3.

MVNU Cheer Hosts Crossroads League Championship in Ariel Arena
MVNU Cheer Hosts Crossroads League Championship in Ariel Arena

March 15, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team showcased its skills at home in Ariel Arena as MVNU hosted the Crossroads League 2025 Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, March 15.

MVNU Cheer Places Runner-up at Cougar Classic
MVNU Cheer Places Runner-up at Cougar Classic

February 15, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team competed at Spring Arbor University’s Cougar Classic on Saturday, February 15.  

Competitive Cheer Hosts MVNU Invitational
Competitive Cheer Hosts MVNU Invitational

February 01, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team hosted the MVNU Invitational on Saturday, February 1 in Ariel Arena.

Cheer Begins 2025 Season at IWU
Cheer Begins 2025 Season at IWU

January 18, 2025

MARION, Ind. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheer team began its 2025 campaign at Indiana Wesleyan University on January 18, 2025.

Competitive Cheer Ready for the 2025 Season
Competitive Cheer Ready for the 2025 Season

January 17, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team is set to begin its 2025 season on Saturday, January 18 at Indiana Wesleyan University.

NAIA Announces Competitive Cheer Scholar-Athletes
NAIA Announces Competitive Cheer Scholar-Athletes

March 29, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After previously announcing honors for the sports of basketball and bowling, the NAIA announced its 2024 Daktronics Competitive Cheer Scholar Athletes.

Competitive Cheer Finishes Season at Crossroads League Championship
Competitive Cheer Finishes Season at Crossroads League Championship

March 09, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team wrapped up the 2024 season at the Crossroads League Championship, hosted by Marian University on Saturday, March 9.

Competitive Cheer Competes at Cardinal Invite
Competitive Cheer Competes at Cardinal Invite

February 17, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University cheer team competed at the Cardinal Invitational, hosted by Concordia University on February 17. The Cougars placed 8th in the invitational.

Competitive Cheer Takes on Wildcat Invite
Competitive Cheer Takes on Wildcat Invite

February 10, 2024

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team traveled to Indiana Wesleyan University on Saturday, February 10 to compete in the Wildcat Cheer Invite.

MVNU Cheer Wins Home Competition
MVNU Cheer Wins Home Competition

February 02, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University cheer team competed at the MVNU Invitational on February 2. The Cougars placed first in its home competition inside of Ariel Arena.

Competitive Cheer Competes at Madonna University
Competitive Cheer Competes at Madonna University

January 27, 2024

LIVONIA, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team traveled to Madonna University on Saturday, January 27 to compete in the Crusader Classic.

Competitive Cheer Places Third at Spring Arbor
Competitive Cheer Places Third at Spring Arbor

January 20, 2024

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team began its season on Saturday, January 20 at Spring Arbor University.

MVNU Competitive Cheer to Start Season at Spring Arbor
MVNU Competitive Cheer to Start Season at Spring Arbor

January 19, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University cheer team, coached by Melissa Nowicki, is set to begin their 2024 campaign on Saturday, January 20 as they travel to Spring Arbor University.

Rowden Named NAIA Cheerleader of the Year
Rowden Named NAIA Cheerleader of the Year

March 13, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The honors keep pouring in for Jordan Rowden of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team.

Rowden Named Crossroads League Competitive Cheer Player of the Year
Rowden Named Crossroads League Competitive Cheer Player of the Year

February 27, 2023

JACKSON, Mich. — Jordan Rowden of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University competitive cheerleading team received the Player of the Year honor from the Crossroads League on Monday, February 27.