MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Eleven SSAC student-athletes earned 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer All-America honors, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. 
 
Xavier University of Louisiana led the way with 10 honorees, including Kelsea Allen, who was named 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer Athlete of the Year.
 
All-Americans are determined by the Cheer All-America Committee (comprised of five coaches and one administrator). First, Second, and Third Team– is made up, by score, of 18 student-athletes, unless multiple athletes are tied for the 18th spot on a team. 
 
First-Team
Kelsea Allen, Xavier
Jordan Brown, Xavier
Nicholas Taylor, Xavier
Dylan Sonnier, Xavier
Rochelle Jeffries, Xavier
 
Second-Team
Kennedy Alleyne, Xavier
Kristian Parker, Xavier
 
Third-Team
Madison Busey, UT Southern
Kerri Rhodes, Xavier
Calah Dye, Xavier
Cameron Speed, Xavier