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The Wildcats won eight consecutive Open Small Coed (formerly Division II Small Coed) titles from 2012 to 2019 and have now won back-to-back titles. It is the fifth national championship under current Head Coach <strong>Ashley Mundy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWinning a national championship takes more than talent and hard work,\u201d says Mundy. \u201cIt requires a lot of dedication, teamwork, and a strong sense of purpose. This year\u2019s team demonstrated these qualities and proved that anything is possible when we work together toward a common goal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundy says that seeing the cheerleaders hit a flawless routine in finals was a \u201cmoment of pure joy,\u201d adding that the triumph made all the challenging moments throughout the season worth it. \u201cWhile it\u2019s my fifth as head coach, I\u2019ve been fortunate enough to be a part of 10 national titles. 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