Missouri High School Cheer Teams Win State Titles
Multiple local schools secured top-ten finishes at the state cheer championships held this weekend in Columbia.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Secondary Education
Multiple Missouri high school cheer teams secured top finishes at the recent Missouri Cheer Coaches Association (MCCA) State competition. Savannah High School achieved a historic milestone by winning its first state title in the 3A Large category.
Why it matters
These state placements highlight the culmination of athletic training for student athletes across Missouri. The results reflect the competitive standing of local school programs following the two-day event held at the University of Missouri.
Savannah High School earned 1st place in the 3A Large category, with Albany High School and Penney both placing 2nd in their respective 1A brackets. Other local finishes included Lathrop in 3rd, Mid-Buchanan in 4th, Osborn-Stewartsville in 5th, St. Joseph Central in 6th, and Maryville in 9th.
The players
Savannah High School
The high school athletic program that secured its first-ever state cheerleading title in the 3A Large category.
Missouri Cheer Coaches Association
The state-level governing body that organizes and oversees cheerleading competition standards and championships.
The details
Teams from across the state competed in various size and skill divisions at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Judges evaluated routines based on technical performance, synchronization, and athletic difficulty. Participants practiced throughout the fall season to prepare their choreography for the state-level evaluation.
Timeline
The MCCA State cheer competition took place on October 24-25, 2026.
The Home Front
These state rankings align with the established Missouri State High School Activities Association classification system used to organize regional athletic competition. The consistency of these tiers helps families track the long-term performance of their local school districts in state-level activities.
Families can celebrate these accomplishments by keeping commemorative programs or local news clippings documenting their student's team ranking. If you have an athlete in the program, check with your school's athletic department for upcoming end-of-season banquet details or recognition events.
The takeaway
The MCCA State competition highlights the regional talent developed within Missouri high school athletic programs. Families should look for official school district announcements regarding local recognition ceremonies for the state-placing teams.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic and athletic programming on our Secondary Education page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.
