Triple Crown, Triple the Prestige
- Lisa D. Hall
- Mar 29
- 3 min read
It all started with NCA.
CHEERSPORT made them truly eligible.
UCA made them Triple Crown champions:
Dynasty from Ultimate Athletics; L6 Limited Extra Small.
Sr. Black from Brandon All-Stars; L6 Small Coed.
TGLC from Top Gun; Large Sr. Coed 6.
Lady Lux from Cheer Extreme; International Open Non-Tumbling 6
Congratulations to this year’s Triple Crown winners (All divisions pictured below).
Unlike all others, the Triple Crown is not a single competition; it’s a title earned across three major national events.
This year’s Triple Crown was particularly exciting because of the extremely competitive Level 6 divisions, multiple near-sweeps (many teams going into UCA as potential Triple Crown contenders), and increased parity; fewer clean sweeps than previous years. It is considered one of the hardest accomplishments in All-Star cheer.
Why It’s So Hard to Win
Winning Triple Crown requires:
• Consistency (no off days across months)
• Strategic routine progression
• Injury management
• Peaking multiple times, not just at Worlds
And this year greatness didn’t just appear…it commanded attention.
CheerMAD spent a good amount of time watching the Worlds Division Triple Crown winners all season and although each is a bonified champion, they couldn't go about winning any differently. We've narrowed it down to calling it a "personality" think, style with a significant flare, as seen in CheerMAD's Social Media series. Notes are at the end of this story.
If Triple Crown champions were personalities, they'd be:
The Showstopper
Dynasty
Strategy: Visual impact
Strength: Energy, layering
Routine Feel: Fast, explosive
Dynasty doesn’t ask to be seen.
You can’t look away.
This is The Showstopper.
Powerful. Every second intentional. Captivating. Dominant. Every count. Every motion. Every second intentional.
The Assassin
Senior Black
Strategy: Clean execution
Strength: Coed precision
Routine Feel: Controlled, dominant
Senior Black doesn’t need noise.
They don’t chase attention.
They execute.
And then they win.
This is The Silent Assassin.
Precise. Controlled. Inevitable.
Before you realize what happened, it’s already over.
The Rockstar
TGLC
Strategy: Entertainment
Strength: Crowd appeal, risk
Routine Feel: Fun, unpredictable
When it comes to unforgettable performances…TGLC didn’t just hit, they electrified.
This is The Rockstar. Bold. Explosive. Unmatched energy.
They don’t perform routines… they create moments you feel.
Huge energy personality
They turn routines into performances people remember
The Queen
Lady Lux
Strategy: Smart Difficulty Placement
Strength: Clean and Confident Execution
Routine Feel: In control from start to finish.
It all started at NCA.
The weekend when the standard wasn’t followed...it was set.
Lady Lux doesn’t compete for attention.
They own the moment.
This is The Queen.
Strong. Confident. Untouchable.
Grace under pressure. Power in every pass.
Royalty in motion.
Now that you know what the personality profiles are of Triple Crown winners, which is yours? Comment below.
2026 Triple Crown Champions
NOTES: Here's how we did it: The research and note taking results
Minimal deductions → why their scores are consistently 98+
Smart, Strategic Choreography
Not just “hard”—built to score
Transitions are
efficient
intentional
low-risk / high-reward
They don’t waste movement—everything counts on the score sheet.
“Quiet Power” Performance Style
Unlike flashy teams, they project:
confidence
control
intimidation factor
Less “extra”… more dominance
Consistency Under Pressure
They hit routines when it matters most
Clutch performances in finals
Rarely “falling apart”
Bottom line: Precise, composed and calculated
Top Gun TGLC
Large Sr. Coed 6
One of the most iconic legacy programs in cheer
Strategy (why they win)
Balance between entertainment and difficulty.
Push limits without losing crowd connection
They score both:
technically
emotionally (crowd and performance)
Routine Style
Big, high-risk skills
Dance + personality sections
Unpredictable transitions
Feels like a show, not just a routine
Cheer Extreme Lady Lux
International Open Non-Tumbling 6
Lady Lux is known for being consistently elite across every score sheet category
Strategy (Why They Win)
Balanced Score Sheet Domination
Not just strong in one area—they excel in:
stunts
tumbling
pyramid
performance
Clean and Confident Execution
Extremely tight timing
Controlled landings
Minimal deductions
They combine difficulty with reliability
Smart Difficulty Placement
Big skills placed where they score highest
Transitions built to:
maintain flow
reduce risk
Everything is intentional and strategic
Routine Style (2026)
Strong, confident opening
Clean transitions (nothing rushed or messy)
Pyramid sections that are structured and visually clear
Performance that builds but is not chaotic
Signature Strength
All-Girl Stunting
High-level baskets and releases
Clean, extended body lines
Strong top-girl control
“The Polished Powerhouse”
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