FEU Cheering Squad during the UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2023. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Defending champion Far Eastern University Cheering Squad will close out the performances at the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on December 1 at Mall of Asia Arena.
The performance order was determined during a drawing of lots held Wednesday morning at the Press Center of MOA Arena ahead of the day’s men’s basketball games.
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“We’re happy because that’s what we wanted—to place eighth. In my nine years with CDC, I’ve never finished in eighth. I was always fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh, but never eighth. Maybe God granted our wish this time,” said FEU Cheering squad coach Randell San Gregorio.
Ateneo Blue Eagles will open the competition, followed by the University of the East Pep Squad and eight-time champion University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe.
Adamson University will close the first half of the program.
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The second half begins with season host University of the Philippines Pep Squad, aiming for a podium finish, and National University Pep Squad, determined to reclaim the championship.
De La Salle Animo Squad will perform next, followed by FEU Cheering Squad, which is amiming for back-to-back titles and a record 22nd podium finish.
San Gregorio expressed confidence in his squad’s experience in his team’s pursuit of a fifth Cheerdance title.
“They already know what it feels like to step onto the mats, and that should give them confidence. But other than that, it’s a new team and new theme every year. We don’t repeat. Probably the best thing they can bring to the competition is that they’ve already competed beforel,” said San Gregorio.