LIVONIA, Mich. – The Lourdes competitive cheer team continued their impressive start to the 2026 season with their second consecutive competition victory on Saturday afternoon at the Crusader Classic, hosted by Madonna University.

The Gray Wolves now have a runner-up and two first-place finishes on the season, scoring in the 80's in all three events and improving upon each score as the weeks have gone on. On Saturday afternoon at Madonna, Lourdes scored an 89.25, their season-high and best score since Feb. 23 of last year.
 
Full Results
1^st          Lourdes             89.25
2^nd         Madonna          78.53
3^rd          Cornerstone   62.37
4^th          RCU                    58.77

Coach Nieckarz's Post-Meet Comments

"The theme leading into this week's competition was to be calm," Coach Nieckarz said. "Practices were centered on intentionality performing with a steady mind and controlled presence. Coming into today, there was a quiet confidence that everyone was prepared to show up, enjoy the sport, and deliver another strong performance.

Mid-routine, an injury forced us to pause and make a necessary substitution in order to finish. The moment demanded focus, trust, and composure, and once again, this team proved that pressure is a privilege. They rose to the occasion and finished with resilience.

As we head into the final regular-season competition, the work continues. There is still more to prepare for, and higher standards to meet.

Next Event
Lourdes will be back at Madonna for the fourth league meet of the season on Valentine's Day.