The Bobcats, reigning National Capital Region titlists, thrilled a big Sunday crowd with their tumblings, tosses and stunts to frustrate UAAP powerhouse Far Eastern University and last year’s runner-up University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta which finished second and third, respectively.
The Bobcats, mentored by Arnold Villanueva, finished with 322.5 points, besting FEU with 310 and UPHS-D with 296.
Though they excelled in basic elements and pyramids, the Tamaraws were penalized 13 points, while the Bobcats had a more smooth show with four deductions.
In the high school co-ed division, Parañaque National High School kept its crown with 284.5 points. Unmatched in stunts, pyramids and tumblings, PNHS beat Immaculate Conception Academy-Dasmariñas (262.5) with St. Joseph Academy third.
University of the Philippines-Los Baños surprised UP-Diliman by winning first place in the Dance Finals (HipHop). St. Paul-Pasig ruled the high school side.
In the college all-girl cheer event, St. Benilde edged La Salle, 245.5-239 to win the title.
Saint Pedro Poveda-II won the all-girl group stunts.