Dallas Drive Earns First Win of 2026 Pro Cheer League Season

Competitive match in Anaheim tightens standings ahead of league championship

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:52pm

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The Pro Cheer League's final regular season match in Anaheim delivered a close competition that tightened the standings and set the stage for an exciting league championship. Despite Miami Metal's dominance through the first three matches, a judging review after the last match adjusted the standings and gave Dallas Drive their first official win of the season. The victory secured another $15,000 team prize for Dallas and left them just two points out of first place heading into the league championship in Nashville.

Why it matters

The level of competition in the Pro Cheer League has continued to impress, with no easy wins and each team showing the preparation and commitment the sport demands. This close match highlighted the growth and depth of talent across the league, setting up an exciting finish to the inaugural season.

The details

Dallas Drive broke through with a first-quarter routine that impressed the judges, followed by a dramatic fourth-quarter win in the Highest Tumbler event that clinched their first victory. Other highlights included Miami's Kory Little landing the first perfect bullseye in league history, and newcomers Sam Ditta and Tyson Carter of Atlanta pulling off a major upset in the Coed Big Trick event.

  • The match took place on March 14, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • The league championship will be held at 8 p.m. ET on March 27, 2026 in Nashville.

The players

Dallas Drive

One of the four teams competing in the inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League.

Miami Metal

One of the four teams competing in the inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League.

Golden State Grit

One of the four teams competing in the inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League.

Atlanta Air

One of the four teams competing in the inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League.

John Newby

Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League.

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What they’re saying

“Hats off to the Dallas Drive for rising to the moment and keeping their title hopes alive. But the biggest takeaway tonight was the level of competition. There were no easy wins and each team put in the hard work and showed the preparation and commitment this sport demands. I'm so incredibly proud of these athletes and cannot wait to see an incredible finish in Nashville.”

— John Newby, Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League

“We've been so close time after time, so it feels rewarding to finally celebrate a win. There were a lot of moments in this match with upsets and crazy wins, including highest tumbler. We hadn't dedicated a ton of time training that game, so we told them not to put too much pressure on themselves, and they delivered such a special moment.”

— Tucker Hunter, Dallas Drive Coach

“We are so used to being the underdogs in any situation. People think we bring the entertainment and that's it, but the best thing Dallas does is make it work when the lights and music are on. Expect even more in Nashville.”

— Anuhea Keene, Dallas Drive Athlete

“That was probably luck. But I came here both to show out for my Stumble family watching and to makes sure everyone knows we're hungry for the title.”

— Kory Little

“The team made it really easy to walk into practice and start preparing. Coed Big Trick felt like stunting with Tyson back home, so I was excited and felt like we had nothing to lose going against Hailey and Josh. It all happened fast, but we had spent a lot of time preparing, so we had fun and made sure we left it all out there.”

— Sam Ditta, Atlanta Air Newcomer

What’s next

The league championship will be held at 8 p.m. ET on March 27, 2026 in Nashville, with each round worth twice as many points as a regular season match.

The takeaway

The close competition and high level of talent on display in the Pro Cheer League's final regular season match underscores the growth and excitement building around this new professional sport. With the championship on the horizon, fans can expect an incredible finish to the inaugural season.