St. Edward’s University

Everything you need to know about the St. Edward's University Hilltoppers!

ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY

Austin, TX 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Talia Russell

Coach's Contact Info:  


Phone: (717) 873-1956

E-mail: Trussell@stedwards.edu

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: gohilltoppers.com

Team Colors: Blue and Gold

Team Mascot: Hilltoppers

Sports Conference: Heartland Conference

Programs Offered: Small Coed Cheer, Mascot

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @seucheer
• Twitter: @SEUcheerteam

CHEER TEAM DETAILS

The St. Edward's University cheer team is a small coed team that cheers for volleyball and men's and women's basketball. We compete at UCA College Nationals in the Division II Small Coed division. The team is under the athletic department and receives scholarships, priority housing registration, early class registration, and free academic tutoring.

MASCOT DETAILS

Mascots are expected to attending all home and away volleyball and men's and women's basketball games as well as fulfill appearance requests. Mascots attend UCA College Camp each summer.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships Offered: Yes

Cheer: Scholarships are solely based on years on the team and athletic ability. Scholarships awarded are typically between $1,000 and $4,000.

Mascots: $2,000 per year/$1,000 per semester.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER

Tryouts: Spring and Fall Tryouts- email Trussell@stedwards.edu for more information

Requirements: Standing and running back handspring

MASCOT

Tryouts: No formal tryout- email Trussell@stedwards.edu for more information

Competition Involvement: St. Edwards University competes at the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Championship in Orlando, Florida. They compete in Division II Small Coed.

Program Competition History:

Division II Small Coed
2017- First nationals appearance, finalist, 7th place finish
2018- Finalist, 4th place finish