Champions Again: P-W Cheer Claims 10th State Title

The Pewamo-Westphalia High School competitive cheer team has once again reached the top of the podium. On Friday, the Pirates captured the 2026 Division 4 State Championship with an outstanding final score of 776.34, capping off a dominant season and adding another historic chapter to the program’s legacy.

Entering the state finals as the #1 ranked team, Pewamo-Westphalia had already established itself as the team to beat. Throughout the season, the Pirates led Division 4 in all three competitive rounds, carrying an impressive average score of 748.48 into the state meet. Their previous season-best score of 780.08 had already set a high bar, but the Pirates saved their best performance for the biggest stage.

On Friday, the team delivered an exceptional routine from start to finish, posting a final score of 776.34. Even before the finals began, Pewamo-Westphalia had posted the top score in Division 4 in each of the three rounds, demonstrating the program’s consistency, precision, and championship-level preparation.

The title adds to an already decorated history for the Pirates. With this victory, Pewamo-Westphalia now owns 10 Division 4 state championships, adding the 2026 title to previous championships in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2010, and 2019. The program has also finished as state runner-up 16 times, including just last season in 2025, making this year’s championship a powerful return to the top.

For the athletes, coaches, and the entire Pirate community, the win represents months of dedication, discipline, and teamwork. The Pirates proved all season that they were the team to beat—and on the sport’s biggest stage, they delivered a championship performance that will be remembered for years to come.