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Seniors are up front from left, Madicela Perez, Deann Ortega and Skylar Lloyd.
OLLU Spirit Celebrated Seniors' Day on April 19

April 22, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (April 22, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) spirit team celebrated seniors’ day after the first softball game on Saturday. Seniors recognized included Skylar Lloyd, Deann Ortega and Madicela Perez.

The spirit teams pose with their trophies.
OLLU Spirit Makes Program History at Nationals in Daytona

April 16, 2024

DAYTONA, FLA. (April 16, 2024) - The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive cheer, dance and drumline teams competed on the national stage at Daytona this past weekend. The spirit programs reached new heights and marked first-time appearances in OLLU's history. The drumline team competed for the first time in program history. 

OLLU Dance's Ochoa and Rodriguez Receive NAIA Scholar-Athlete Recognition
OLLU Dance's Ochoa and Rodriguez Receive NAIA Scholar-Athlete Recognition

March 29, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 29, 2024) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Competitive Dance Scholar-Athletes on Thursday. Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) congratulates Angelina Ochoa and Bianca Rodriguez. 

Saints Dance Competed at American Dance and Drill Team Collegiate Championship
Saints Dance Competed at American Dance and Drill Team Collegiate Championship

March 26, 2024

DENTON, TEXAS (March 24, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive dance team participated in the 2024 American Dance and Drill Team Collegiate Championship (ADTS) on Saturday. Madicela Perez, Darian Saldana, Juliana Engel, Madison Smith, Iyana Robinson, Bianca Rodriguez, Yasmine Escobar, Isabella Arroyo, Isis Almanza, Maya Jay and Jo Ann Mynar-Melendez performed at the event.

OLLU Spirit Competed at the Battle in the Big Easy
OLLU Spirit Competed at the Battle in the Big Easy

February 03, 2024

NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 3, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive cheer and dance teams competed in the Battle in the Big Easy on Thursday and Friday. Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) hosted the event which included 11 other teams.

OLLU Spirit Heads Into New Season of Competitions and Community Events
OLLU Spirit Heads Into New Season of Competitions and Community Events

September 18, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 18, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) spirit programs are gearing up for another school year full of competitions, community events and more. The competitive cheer and dance teams return for their third season while drumline starts its second season.

OLLU Spirit Earns NCA and NDA Bids to Nationals
OLLU Spirit Earns NCA and NDA Bids to Nationals

August 09, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 9, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive cheer and dance programs both were awarded bids to Nationals in the prior weeks, which will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla., from April 10-14.

Saints Dance Attended Pro Action Dance Camp
Saints Dance Attended Pro Action Dance Camp

August 07, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 7, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive dance team participated in the Pro Action Dance Camp in Las Vegas from July 23-24. The Saints were represented by seven dancers, including four first-time attendees. OLLU attended the camp for the second consecutive year.

The Saints participated at the Pro Action Dance Camp last year.
Saints Dance Heads to Las Vegas for Pro Action Dance Camp in July

June 09, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (June 9, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive dance team is preparing to attend the Pro Action Dance Camp from July 23-24 in Las Vegas. The Saints will be represented by seven dancers, including four first-time attendees.

Saints Dance Finishes in Sixth Place at NDA Nationals
Saints Dance Finishes in Sixth Place at NDA Nationals

April 12, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (April 12, 2023) - The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive dance squad took sixth place out of 11 teams at the National Dance Assocation (NDA) College National Championship from April 6-8. 

Saints Dance Competed at American College Championship
Saints Dance Competed at American College Championship

March 25, 2023

DENTON, TEXAS (March 25, 2023) - The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) participated in the American College Championship on Saturday. The events were hosted by the University of North Texas and the competitive dance team competed in three events.

Saints Spirit Competed at College Classic Virtual Championships
Saints Spirit Competed at College Classic Virtual Championships

March 19, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (March 19, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive cheer and dance teams competed in the College Classic Virtual Championships on Saturday. The College Classic and the Dance Team Union hosted the event.

OLLU Spirit Competed at Battle in the Big Easy
OLLU Spirit Competed at Battle in the Big Easy

February 16, 2023

NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 16, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) spirit teams competed at the Battle in the Big Easy from Feb. 9-10. Both teams competed in four events each while in New Orleans.

OLLU Welcomes New Spirit Assistant Coach
OLLU Welcomes New Spirit Assistant Coach

January 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 13, 2023) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has announced the hiring of Joe Gonzalez as the Assistant Coach for the university's Spirit teams, including Cheer, Dance and Drum Line.

OLLU Spirit Earns National Bids
OLLU Spirit Earns National Bids

August 03, 2022

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 3, 2022) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) competitive cheer and dance programs were awarded National Cheer Association (NCA) and National Dance Association (NDA) bids this summer. Both spirit squads also participated in camps over the last few months.