The Mount Marty Cheer team continued their busy February stretch at the Northwestern Cheer & Dance Invite, showing consistent scoring across a grueling two-day competition format.
Northwestern Invite Performance
Competing against a deep field of nine teams on Saturday, the Lancers secured a top-five finish in the single-day standings, maintaining their position as a competitive force in the region.
Saturday Official Results
Mount Marty posted a solid score of 75.55 on Saturday, placing them 5th overall for the day. They notably outperformed conference rivals Concordia and Hastings by significant margins.
Top Saturday Standings: | 1 | Dickinson State | 94.05 | | 2 | Northwestern | 90.52 | | 3 | Doane | 84.95 | | 4 | Dordt | 77.83 | | 5 | Mount Marty | 75.55 |
Two-Day Average (Awards Standings)
When factoring in the two-day averages used for official awards, the Lancers' consistency shone through. Their average score of 76.41 secured them 6th place overall in a field that included Midland (who did not compete in the Saturday-only session).
Final Two-Day Averages:
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Northwestern: 90.71
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Dickinson State: 89.87
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Doane: 84.96
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Midland: 78.83
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Dordt: 77.05
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Mount Marty: 76.41
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Concordia: 68.40
Season Context
Coming off their massive 85.80 school record at the Hastings Triangular just days prior, the Lancers proved they can maintain a scoring floor in the mid-70s even during high-volume competition weekends.