STUNT | 5/18/2026 2:26:00 PM

Dear STUNT,

Saying goodbye to you is harder than I ever thought it would be.

Ever since I was a little 7-year-old girl stepping onto a cheer mat for the first time, I dreamed of one day continuing into college. I prayed God would open that door for me someday, but I never could have imagined the journey He had planned for me through you.

Looking back now, I truly believe God placed me exactly where I was meant to be. Through you, He surrounded me with people who changed my life forever. He gave me teammates who became family. The kind of people who stood beside me through every hard practice, every win, every loss, and every moment in between. He also gave me coaches who believed in me, challenged me, pushed me to grow, and helped shape me not only as an athlete, but as a woman. The impact they all had on my life goes far beyond the mat, and I will forever be grateful for the memories, support, and love they gave me. What started as stepping into something new quickly became one of the biggest blessings of my life.

You gave me so much more than just competition. You taught me discipline on the days I felt exhausted, confidence on the days I doubted myself, and perseverance during moments when quitting would have been easier. You pushed me mentally and physically in ways I never expected, but somehow you always showed me I was capable of more than I believed.

But more than the lessons, I loved living every moment with you. I loved the early mornings and late nights, the long practices, the bus rides, the adrenaline before competing, the laughter, the chaos, the unforgettable wins, making history together, and even the frustrating losses that made us stronger. I loved being surrounded by people who shared the same passion and worked toward the same goal together. Some of the happiest memories of my life happened because of you.

Through you, I learned how to balance academics and athletics, lead with purpose, communicate with intention, trust those beside me, and work as part of something bigger than myself. The lessons you gave me will stay with me far beyond college and far beyond the mat.

These last three years at TWU gave me more than I ever could have imagined. Every season brought growth, challenges, memories, and moments that added something meaningful to my story. And somewhere along the way, you became part of who I am.

You were never just a sport to me, but my passion. The thing that challenged me, strengthened me, and stayed with me through some of the most important years of my life.

So this isn't just goodbye to STUNT. It's thank you. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, the friendships, the challenges, the growth, and every moment that helped shape me into the woman I am today. Thank you for giving me a place where I felt passion, purpose, and belonging. Thank you for carrying me through some of the best years of my life and giving me memories I will hold onto forever.

And no matter where life takes me next, I know a piece of my heart will always belong on the mat.

Always in my heart,