XULA Cheer dominated the NAIA's 2026 All-American team, with 10 student-athletes earning a spot on the prestigious squad and Kelsea Allen taking home the nation's top honor. 

Allen was named the 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer Athlete of the Year and was also named to the All-American First Team. 

Joining Allen on the first team were Jordan Brown, Nicholas Taylor, Dylan Sonnier, and Rochelle Jeffries.

Kennedy Allen and Kristan Parker earned Second-Team honors, while Kerri Rhodes, Calah Dye, and Cameron Speed were named to the Third Team. 

All-Americans are determined by the Cheer All-America Committee (comprised of five coaches and one administrator). First, Second, and Third Team– is made up, by score, of 18 student-athletes, unless multiple athletes are tied for the 18th spot on a team. 

Xavier (La.) captured the team title this season and led the field with 10 All-Americans, including five First Team selections. St. Ambrose (Iowa) placed third at the championship while also producing 10 All-Americans, with two earning First Team honors. Oklahoma City followed with the second-most First Team selections, totaling three.

The full All-American team is available on the NAIA website.