(Peru, Neb.)- The Peru State Competitive Cheer team concluded their season on April 12^th at NCA College Nationals.
 
Three Bobcat Cheerleaders earned Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete Awards this year. Carson Vinsky, Grace Greenwood and Isabella Watkins each earned the award.
 
The Bobcats started out their season at MidAmerica Nazarene, finishing with a score of 57.68.
 
The team had a virtual dual where they were able showcase their talents at home for the Waldorf Dual. The Bobcats scored 58.03 during the competition.
 
On March 9^th, the Bobcats competed at the Heart of America Conference Championships scoring a 69.33 to land 7^th in the conference.
 
To conclude their season, the Bobcats traveled to Daytona, Florida to compete at NCA College Nationals. They competed in prelims on April 11^th finishing with a score of 84.444, making it to finals. On the 12^th, the Bobcats competed in finals, finishing with a score of 87.1759.
 
The Bobcats had record breaking performances with their scores from Nationals as they scored the highest scores in program history on the 11^th and then breaking it again on the 12^th.
 
The Bobcats finished second place in the Intermediate Small Coed NAIA division at the 2024 NCA Collegiate Cheer National Championship.
 
Here is what Coach Cudney had to say on the season:
 
"I am so incredibly proud of this team and how well they performed this season. We had a young team with over half the team being freshman. With each performance they improved, made adjustments and performed even better than the time before. Finishing 2nd at the NCA College Nationals in Daytona, FL was the most incredible feeling. The team's hard work and their dedication paid off.  We can't wait to build upon this season."
 
The Bobcats had three seniors, Carson Vinsky, Isabella Watkins and Lydia Alley.