STUNT | 4/21/2026 11:30:00 AM

DENTON, Texas (April 21, 2026) - For the first time in program history, Texas Woman's STUNT is headed to the national stage.

In a breakthrough season under first-year head coach Leslie Allen, the Pioneers earned a No. 13 seed in the STUNT National Championship in Nashville, Tenn., marking a historic first for the program. TWU also reached the Lone Star Conference Championship for the first time, capping a year defined by rapid growth and program milestones.

"This opportunity means so much to all of us because we know how hard we've worked to get here," said senior Jasmine Monroe. "Every late practice and challenge we've faced has helped shape us into the team we are today."

That consistency and commitment became the foundation of a team that grew stronger with each practice, routine, and setback.

"Making it to nationals for the first time means everything to this team," said graduate student Brooke Speights. "We've put in the blood, sweat and tears to get where we are today. We've pushed through every challenge together and lifted each other to become better athletes. We didn't just want this. We worked for it every single day, every rep, every game."

The journey was not without adversity. A coaching transition and injuries tested the Pioneers early, but the group remained focused on a shared goal.

"This season has been full of changes, starting with the coaching transition and injuries to our teammates," said senior Anna Cheek. "But with all the challenges that came along, we focused on one goal, which was to make it to nationals. I'm super proud of the hard work this team has put in, and everyone stepping up to make it happen."

Through that process, TWU built the chemistry and trust needed to compete at a higher level.

"We've built strong trust and chemistry along the way, which has made a big difference in how we perform," said junior Maddie Boren. "It's exciting to have the opportunity to compete at nationals and represent everything we've worked for together."

Now, the Pioneers head to Nashville not only as first-time qualifiers, but as a program that has already rewritten their history books.

"Going to nationals feels like a reward for all that effort, but also a chance to represent TWU with pride and give it everything we have," Monroe said. "No matter the outcome, we're proud of how far we've come."

For TWU STUNT, the season may be a first, but it also serves as a foundation for what comes next.

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