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LC State Dance Team Shines at Concordia Invitational
Warriors earn fifth-place finish among eight teams in Nebraska
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The LC State dance team wrapped up a successful week of competition at the Concordia Cheer and Dance Invitational in Seward, Nebraska, on Saturday. The Warriors earned a score of 77.87 to place fifth out of eight teams, their highest placement of the season so far.
Why it matters
The Concordia Invitational provided an opportunity for the LC State dance team to compete against talented programs from across the region, helping them measure their progress and identify areas for improvement as they prepare for the rest of their season.
The details
According to head coach Sydnee Vial, the Warriors delivered their best routine of the week without any deductions, a marked improvement from the "weird little things" that had happened in previous competitions. The fifth-place finish allowed LC State to outperform several other teams, including Northwestern (Iowa), College of Saint Mary (Neb.), and Briar Cliff (Iowa).
- The Concordia Cheer and Dance Invitational took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
The players
Sydnee Vial
The head coach of the LC State dance team.
What they’re saying
“Today we hit our routine. Each day we have had weird little things happen, but today they pulled through and we got a hit. We achieved our highest placement this season and were able to compete with some really talented teams. We are wrapping up this week on a high note.”
— Sydnee Vial, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)
“We had our best routine today. The judging is subjective and changes from competition to competition, but overall, I could not be prouder.”
— Sydnee Vial, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)
The takeaway
The LC State dance team's strong performance at the Concordia Invitational demonstrates their continued growth and competitiveness, positioning them well for the remainder of the season as they seek to build on this success.
