WSU cheer squad earns sixth, Crimson Girls eighth at nationals

By Communications staff, Washington State University

wsu spirit squad 2018BUENA VISTA, Fla. – WSU’s cheer squad placed sixth and the Crimson Girls finished eighth in the finals Jan. 14 at the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dancers Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships.

This marks the highest finish by both teams in WSU history. See full story at the WSU Cougars site.

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