Dallas Drive Leaps to Their First Win of the 2026 Pro Cheer League Season
For the first time, all four teams earned a quarter win, highlighting their growing depth and talent
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League's final regular season match at the Anaheim Convention Center delivered a close competition that tightened the standings and set the stage for an exciting league championship. Despite Miami Metal's dominance through the first three matches, a judging review after the last match adjusted the standings and gave Dallas Drive the chance to close the gap with their first official win. Golden State Grit and Atlanta Air remain locked in a tight race for third place as each team made strategic adjustments heading into the final matches.
Ultimately, the Dallas Drive broke through thanks to a first-quarter routine that impressed the judges with a steady stream of advanced skills and a dramatic fourth-quarter seeding game against Miami featuring a bar-clearing 7'9" highest tumbler pass that ultimately clinched the match win. The win secured another $15,000 team prize and left Dallas just two points out of first place heading into the league championship.
"Hats off to the Dallas Drive for rising to the moment and keeping their title hopes alive," said John Newby, Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League. "But the biggest takeaway tonight was the level of competition. There were no easy wins and each team put in the hard work and showed the preparation and commitment this sport demands. I'm so incredibly proud of these athletes and cannot wait to see an incredible finish in Nashville."
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
With their first official win secured, Dallas flooded the stage with hugs and shouting of their signature team chants as the event came to a celebratory close.
"We are so used to being the underdogs in any situation," said Dallas Drive Athlete Anuhea Keene. "People think we bring the entertainment and that's it, but the best thing Dallas does is make it work when the lights and music are on. Expect even more in Nashville."
The championship will be at 8 p.m. ET in Nashville on March 27, with each round worth twice as many points as a regular season match. Ticket information and how to watch live on ION can be found at procheerleague.com. Replays of the match will air periodically on ION and are available on demand through Varsity TV.
Video and image assets from the league and each match are available here. Additional items will be added throughout the season.
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Box Score (each round worth 1-4 points)
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4th
TOTAL
Dallas
4
3
2
3
12
Miami
3
4
3
1
11
Atlanta
1
2
4
2
9
Golden State
2
1
1
4
8
Standings (after three matches)
Team
Total Points
Miami
49
Dallas
47
Golden State
32
Atlanta
31
About The Pro Cheer League
The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit is the world's first professional cheer league. Featuring paid elite-level cheer athletes at the top of their sport, the Pro Cheer League takes cheer skills to a professional stage. The season started on January 2026 and features teams in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami and San Diego that will compete in five matches across the country to determine the first-ever Pro Cheer League champion. Updates on team rosters, schedules and other league news can be found at procheerleague.com or by following @ procheerleague on Instagram.
SOURCE Varsity Spirit