<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://thielathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Thiel College Athletics</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=cheer</link><description>Latest news items for Thiel College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://thielathletics.com/rss?path=cheer" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Thiel Athletics partners with Bloomerang as new hub for Blue-Gold Club</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/thiel-athletics-partners-with-bloomerang-as-new-hub-for-blue-gold-club.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/thiel-athletics-partners-with-bloomerang-as-new-hub-for-blue-gold-club.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="new bg web" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (May 26) -- Thiel College Athletics announced a new partnership with Bloomerang, naming the donor management platform as the new official hub for all Blue-Gold Club donations and supporter engagement efforts.

The partnership marks a major step forward in modernizing the giving experience for Tomcat supporters while enhancing the department's ability to connect with alumni, fans, parents and donors who contribute to the continued growth of Thiel Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg"><media:title>new bg web</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>25</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9862</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel breaks ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/9/general-thiel-breaks-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/9/general-thiel-breaks-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (May 9) -- Thiel College held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center Saturday from the near end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.

The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recreation and wellness offerings for students, including additional locker room space, a multipurpose basketball court, a walking and running track, fitness areas and collaboration and meeting spaces. Fundraising is ongoing with the goal for the project to be fully funded by donors.

Construction is slated to begin this summer and be complete by 2027. The new facility is expected to provide expanded space for fitness, training and student engagement, supporting both academic and co-curricular experiences.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2026 17:27:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9852</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel to break ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center May 9</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-thiel-to-break-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center-may-9.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-thiel-to-break-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center-may-9.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Shooting Sports, Dance Team, JV Baseball, Junior Varsity Football, Women's Club Bowling, Equestrian, JV Men's Soccer, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Olympus Building 1" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (April 29) -- Thiel College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. on May 9 near the end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.

The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recreation and wellness offerings for students, including additional locker room space, a multipurpose basketball court, a walking and running track, fitness areas and collaboration and meeting spaces. Fundraising is ongoing with the goal for the project to be fully funded by donors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg"><media:title>Olympus Building 1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9844</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel College Cheer Secures Fifth Consecutive Top-Three National Finish</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/cheerleading-thiel-college-cheer-secures-fifth-consecutive-top-three-national-finish.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/cheerleading-thiel-college-cheer-secures-fifth-consecutive-top-three-national-finish.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="cheer nationals pic" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/processed-C89F63B6-6D29-4AFB-8288-7331A3B61306.jpeg" /><br /><br />DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Thiel College Cheer team continues to build a legacy of excellence with a fifth consecutive Top Three National Finish at the prestigious NCA College Nationals. The Tomcats earned an average score of 89.12 to place third in a NEW division - Inter Small Coed Division III.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/processed-C89F63B6-6D29-4AFB-8288-7331A3B61306.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/processed-C89F63B6-6D29-4AFB-8288-7331A3B61306.jpeg"><media:title>cheer nationals pic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/processed-C89F63B6-6D29-4AFB-8288-7331A3B61306.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9802</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cheer set to compete at NCA &amp; NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship.</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/cheerleading-cheer-set-to-compete-at-nca-nda-collegiate-cheer-and-dance-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/cheerleading-cheer-set-to-compete-at-nca-nda-collegiate-cheer-and-dance-championship.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Cheer_Showcase_03_28_26__16_.jpeg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. – The Thiel College Athletics Cheer program is set to travel to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete at the prestigious NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Cheer_Showcase_03_28_26__16_.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Cheer_Showcase_03_28_26__16_.jpeg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Cheer_Showcase_03_28_26__16_.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9785</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cheer Program to Represent Thiel at Leading Recruitment Clinic</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/9/16/cheerleading-cheer-program-to-represent-thiel-at-leading-recruitment-clinic.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/9/16/cheerleading-cheer-program-to-represent-thiel-at-leading-recruitment-clinic.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="cheer story" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/16/5DM37233.jpg" /><br /><br />BRIGHTON, Mich. -- Thiel College Cheerleading Coach Randall Burnett was invited to attend the Champion College Recruitment Day held at the Legacy Sports Center in Brighton, Michigan on Sunday, October 5.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/16/5DM37233.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/16/5DM37233.jpg"><media:title>cheer story</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/16/5DM37233.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9378</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cheer wins at NCA Camp, secures 5th straight silver bid to nationals</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/8/13/cheerleading-cheer-wins-at-nca-camp-secures-5th-straight-silver-bid-to-nationals.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/8/13/cheerleading-cheer-wins-at-nca-camp-secures-5th-straight-silver-bid-to-nationals.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cheer NCA 5th Bid " src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/8/13/cheer_gannon_two.jpg" /><br /><br />ERIE, Pa. (Aug. 13) -- The Thiel College Cheerleading team continued its historic run of excellence, earning a Silver Bid to the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals for the fifth consecutive year after a standout performance at this year's NCA Camp held at Gannon University Wednesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/13/cheer_gannon_two.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/13/cheer_gannon_two.jpg"><media:title>Cheer NCA 5th Bid </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/13/cheer_gannon_two.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:02:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9325</s:story_id></item><item><title>Rising Above: Cheerleading Sets Standard for Small College Excellence</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/7/17/rising-above-cheerleading-sets-standard-for-small-college-excellence.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/7/17/rising-above-cheerleading-sets-standard-for-small-college-excellence.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cheer Feature 2025" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/14/NB_0226_D2_174.JPG" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. — In just four years, Thiel College Cheerleading has become one of the most respected and consistent collegiate cheer programs in the country. With elite execution and unmatched spirit, the Tomcats have built a legacy of excellence that continues to grow.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/NB_0226_D2_174.JPG" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/NB_0226_D2_174.JPG"><media:title>Cheer Feature 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/NB_0226_D2_174.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9308</s:story_id></item><item><title>Schmidt '25 named Assistant Cheer Coach</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/7/10/cheerleading-schmidt-25-named-assistant-cheer-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/7/10/cheerleading-schmidt-25-named-assistant-cheer-coach.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Schmidt Hiring Release" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/9/Schmidt_Hiring_Website.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (July 10) -- Thiel College Head Cheer Coach Randall Burnett has announced the hiring of Kaitlyn Schmidt (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum) '25 as Assistant Cheer Coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/9/Schmidt_Hiring_Website.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/9/Schmidt_Hiring_Website.jpg"><media:title>Schmidt Hiring Release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/9/Schmidt_Hiring_Website.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9305</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel College Cheer Brings the Spirit This Summer with NCA Camp and Lil’ Scratchers Clinic</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/6/30/cheerleading-thiel-college-cheer-brings-the-spirit-this-summer-with-nca-camp-and-lil-scratchers-clinic.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2025/6/30/cheerleading-thiel-college-cheer-brings-the-spirit-this-summer-with-nca-camp-and-lil-scratchers-clinic.aspx</guid><category>Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="lil scratchers cheer" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/30/processed-C6EDB5D4-D1BB-4512-B6C1-9CD4372DD64A.jpeg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa -- Thiel College Cheer is set to turn up the energy this summer as it proudly hosts two exciting cheerleading events: the NCA High School Cheer Camp, running July 7–9, followed by the beloved Lil' Scratchers Youth Cheer Clinic, taking place July 10–11 at Thiel's on-campus athletic facilities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/processed-C6EDB5D4-D1BB-4512-B6C1-9CD4372DD64A.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/processed-C6EDB5D4-D1BB-4512-B6C1-9CD4372DD64A.jpeg"><media:title>lil scratchers cheer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/processed-C6EDB5D4-D1BB-4512-B6C1-9CD4372DD64A.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9302</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>