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Cheer coaches Ryan O’Connor and Jason Keogh lead the UK cheer team onto the lawn outside of William T. Young Library ahead of a pep rally performance in the evening of Friday, October 2. Photo by Natalie Parks.

A job “you just can’t turn down’: New cheer coach trio to write own story

Sarah Michels October 13, 2020

 As her U-Haul pulled up to move her into her new home in western Kentucky, Ryan O'Connor got a call from UK. She couldn't say no. UK had called to offer O’Connor the job of head cheer coach, a position...

UK cheerleading head coach Jomo Thompson. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Who’s who in the UK cheerleading hazing investigation

Over 60 cheerleaders, coaches and advisers were interviewed during UK's investigation into hazing allegations associated with the cheer program. As a result of the investigation, four coaches were fired...

UKs cheerleading team making a pyramid during ESPN College GameDay at Rupp Arena on January 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. No. 8 Kentucky mens basketball takes on No. 9 Kansas at 6:00 PM. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Investigation reveals hazing in UK cheerleading program

Kernel News Staff May 18, 2020

A university-conducted investigation found "hazing activities, alcohol use, and public nudity by some members" during off-campus trips and activities, President Capilouto announced.The investigation found...

Kentucky cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout during the game against Georgia on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66 to 61. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Internet responds to Kentucky cheer’s 23rd national championship

Chris Leach January 15, 2018

On Sunday evening, the Kentucky cheer team captured its 23rd Universal Cheerleaders Association Division IA Cheer title at the UCA College Cheer national championships.This was the third year in a row...

The Kentucky Wildcat and Kentucky cheerleaders create a pyramid during the game against Fort Wayne on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-67. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kentucky cheer wins 23rd national championship

Chris Leach January 14, 2018

For the 23rd time, the Kentucky cheer team won the Universal Cheerleaders Association Division IA Cheer national championship in Orlando, Florida.Kentucky has now won the last three UCA Division IA Cheer...

UK Cheerleading wins 21st National Championship

January 18, 2016

UK Cheerleading continued its dominance over the sport Sunday night by winning it’s nation-leading 21st National Championship at the HP Fieldhouse on the campus of ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando,...

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