NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana announced Tuesday 14 signees for its co-ed competitive cheer program.
     XULA cheer made its competitive debut this past season, ranking 18th in the NAIA in points per meet and placing sixth at the NAIA Southeast Region meet.
     Signed to compete next season for XULA and coach Glenn Caston are:
     •  Kaitlyn Banks of Jonesboro, Ark.
     •  Tia Barrett of Oakley, Calif.
     •  Ke'Asha Bryant of Vallejo, Calif.
     •  Cayla Carter of Clinton, Md.
     •  Caudell Collins of Raceland, La.
     •  Samoan Combre of Lake Charles, La.
     •  Kennedy Dunlap of Pontiac, Mich.
     •  Angel Grant of Chicago
     •  Chase Hubbard of Sugar Land, Texas
     •  Kennedy Mathis of Colleyville, Texas
     •  Brion Mitchell of Kenner, La.
     •  Tiffany Numa of Douglasville, Ga.
     •  Brindesi Sanders of Orlando, Fla.
     •  Alyssa Seamster of Shreveport, La.
     "This is a strong and talented recruiting class that will help Xavier take another step forward next season," Caston said.