Dallas Drive Earns First Win of 2026 Pro Cheer League Season

Dramatic fourth-quarter routine clinches victory for Dallas over Miami Metal

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:24pm

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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 adjusted the standings and gave Dallas Drive the chance to close the gap with their first official win. Ultimately, the Dallas Drive broke through thanks to a first-quarter routine that impressed the judges and a dramatic fourth-quarter seeding game against Miami featuring a bar-clearing 7'9" highest tumbler pass that clinched the match win.

Why it matters

The win secured another $15,000 team prize for Dallas and left them just two points out of first place heading into the league championship, keeping their title hopes alive. The level of competition throughout the match highlighted the growing depth and talent across the league, with no easy wins and each team showing the preparation and commitment the sport demands.

The details

Dallas Drive's first-quarter routine impressed the judges with a steady stream of advanced skills, while their dramatic fourth-quarter seeding game against Miami featured a bar-clearing 7'9" highest tumbler pass that ultimately clinched the match win. The win was a breakthrough for Dallas, who had come close to victories multiple times this season.

  • The Pro Cheer League's final regular season match took place on March 14, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • Dallas Drive's first-quarter routine that impressed the judges occurred at the start of the match.
  • Dallas Drive's dramatic fourth-quarter seeding game against Miami happened in the final quarter of the match.

The players

Dallas Drive

The Dallas-based team in the Pro Cheer League that earned their first win of the 2026 season.

Miami Metal

The Miami-based team in the Pro Cheer League that had dominated through the first three matches of the season.

Maddie Hayes

The team captain of the Dallas Drive.

Asa Ware

A Dallas Drive athlete who cleared a 7'9" bar in the Highest Tumbler event, clinching the match win for Dallas.

Tucker Hunter

The head coach of the Dallas Drive.

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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.”

— John Newby, Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League

“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

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This match highlighted the growing depth and talent across the Pro Cheer League, with no easy wins and each team showing the preparation and commitment the sport demands. Dallas Drive's first win of the season keeps their title hopes alive heading into the championship.