ANAHEIM, Calif. --- Linfield cheer competed at the 2026 USA Spirit Nationals & Collegiate Championships over the weekend, bringing home a pair of fifth-place trophies in two categories.
 
"Having the opportunity to come to Anaheim for USA nationals, was one of a kind and something we will all cherish forever." Said freshman Taylor Mason following the competition.
 
In the Game Day Fight Song College Finals category, the Wildcats placed tenth with an event score of 87.4. 
 
"Spending this time with our teammates helped create a new bond that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives! Taking our sport we love so much to the mat for the very first time, and leaving it all out there means the world, and we did just that! Then, getting to spend the next day at Disney, the most magical place on earth, made the trip so memorable for everyone. We are all so grateful for this experience and it is definitely something we will remember forever!" said Mason.
 
Linfield earned their first trophy in the Game Day Situational Sideline/Cheer College Finals, totaling an impressive 94.8 event score. The 'Cats finished fifth out of 12 teams in the category.
 
"It's always so rewarding to represent Linfield in a positive light, but there was something special about doing it at USA Nationals 2026." Said senior captain Miki Dunham on the opportunity to compete on the national level.
 
In the finals for the 4-Year Game Day Band Chant, Linfield took home another fifth-place trophy, racking up a 91.3 event score. 
 
"As a team we were determined to bring hardware back to McMinnville, we were disciplined and driven to meet our goal. I'm so proud that we have not just met our goal we exceeded it by bringing 2 trophies back to Mac! Being a part of this team the last four years has helped me grow as a person and as an athlete, I am so lucky to have been surrounded by such amazing teammates pushing me to my best every single day." said Dunham
 
The Linfield cheer team brought the two fifth-place trophies home from the USA Spirit Nationals event in California, showcasing their skills on the national stage. 
 
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