Southern States Athletic Conference - Competitive Cheer

The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) administers competitive cheer for NAIA member institutions and publishes championship information, awards and athlete recognition through its official site. The 2026 SSAC Competitive Cheer Championship was held in Decatur, Alabama on 7 March after regular-season competition on 6 March. Xavier University of Louisiana won the title with 97.95 points, ahead of Florida Memorial and UT Southern; Xavier received the conference’s automatic berth to the 2026 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship, while UT Southern and Florida Memorial earned at-large bids. Eight teams contested the championship: Xavier, Florida Memorial, UT Southern, Mobile, Brewton-Parker Christian, Life, Loyola and William Carey. SSAC also announced all-conference and academic honours, including its 2026 Competitive Cheer Scholar-Athlete Team. The conference schedule lists the 2027 Competitive Cheer Championship for 5-6 March at Decatur Recreation Center.