The University of Southern Indiana Cheer Team is hosting a sendoff Sunday evening at Screaming Eagles Arena as it gets set to compete at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships next weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the Screaming Eagles scheduled to perform their national’s routine at 7 p.m. The Eagles also will be performing routines at halftime of the USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games Saturday afternoon.
Admission to Sunday’s sendoff is one item of donation to Archie’s Food Closet (items in need listed below).
Under the direction of third-year Head Coach Megan Murphy, the Screaming Eagles will be sending 22 student-athletes to compete in the prelims of the Open Small Coed Division, which will take place January 15 at approximately 10:13 a.m. (CST).
The Eagles must finish in the top 50 percent of the prelims to advance to the finals, which will be held Saturday evening. Live coverage will be available on Varsity TV.
USI finished fourth in the Small Coed Division I Virtual Finals last Spring after finishing fifth in the Small Coed Division II competition at the 2020 national championships in Orlando, Florida. USI, which finished second at the event in 2014, sixth in the All-Girl Division I competition in 2019.
Archie’s Food Closet Items of Need
Most Needed Items:
• Men’s and Women’s Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant (Men and Women)
• Full Size Toothpaste
• Soap
• Four Packs of Toilet Paper
• Tissues
• Disposable Razors
• Marinara / Alfredo Sauces
• Pasta/Spaghetti
• Canned Chicken
Also in need of:
• Instant Potatoes
• Canned Beans
• Oatmeal
• Fruit Cups
• Peanut Butter
• Canned Tuna
• Instant Pasta Packets
• Instant Rice Packets
• Hamburger Helper
• Popcorn
