UCO Pom Team Shines at 2025 National College Classic Competition
May 8, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma Pom team delivered standout performances at the 2025 College Classic national competition in Orlando, Florida—earning second place in Division II Jazz and third in Division II Hip Hop.
"We continue to be so proud of our UCO Pom team as they work hard in and out of the classroom. They are extremely talented dancers and that shows when they are on the field, court or competing at the national level," said Kay Robinson, Ed.D., assistant vice president of student affairs at UCO.
The College Classic focuses on allowing teams to reach their highest athletic potential while celebrating the art and athleticism of dance and cheer. The event also featured master classes, allowing participants to grow skills and connect with fellow performers nationwide.
Lil Doescher Watson, head pom coach, and Kortnei Cowan, assistant pom coach, led the team to their win. Members of the UCO Pom team include:
- Olivia Burns, a freshman kinesiology major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma
- Jasmine Chacon, a freshman kinesiology major from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
- Ben Dillsaver, a sophomore dance performance major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma
- Carsyn Etheridge, a junior kinesiology major from Duncan, Oklahoma
- Kadence Evans, a junior psychology major from Moore, Oklahoma
- Alyssa French, a freshman interpersonal communications major from Tuttle, Oklahoma
- Sydney Garey, a sophomore forensic science and psychology major from Oklahoma City
- Paisley Huffines, a junior marketing major from Yukon, Oklahoma
- Claire Irby, a sophomore forensic science and criminal justice major from Chandler, Oklahoma
- Mia Jackson, a sophomore nutrition major from Oklahoma City
- Isabel Tinsley, a sophomore actuarial science major from Norman, Oklahoma
- Jaylee Van Newkirk, a freshman fashion marketing major from Fort Worth, Texas
- Jaden West, a freshman elementary education major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma
- Julia Wilson, a freshman biology major from Duncan, Oklahoma
For more information on UCO, visit www.uco.edu.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma Pom team delivered standout performances at the 2025 College Classic national competition in Orlando, Florida—earning second place in Division II Jazz and third in Division II Hip Hop. Pictured, from left to right, front row, Claire Irby, a sophomore forensic science and criminal justice major from Chandler, Oklahoma; Paisley Huffines, a junior marketing major from Yukon, Oklahoma; Isabel Tinsley, a sophomore actuarial science major from Norman, Oklahoma; Carsyn Etheridge, a junior kinesiology major from Duncan, Oklahoma; and, Kadence Evans a junior psychology major from Moore, Oklahoma; back row, Kortnei Cowan, assistant coach; Jaden West a freshman elementary education major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Olivia Burns, a freshman kinesiology major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Jaylee Van Newkirk, a freshman fashion marketing major from Fort Worth, Texas; Jasmine Chacon, a freshman kinesiology major from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; Ben Dillsaver, a sophomore dance performance major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Mia Jackson, a sophomore nutrition major from Oklahoma City; Alyssa French, a freshman interpersonal communications major from Tuttle, Oklahoma; Julia Wilson, a freshman biology major from Duncan, Oklahoma; Sydney Garey, a sophomore forensic science and psychology double major from Oklahoma City; and, Lil Watson, head coach.
