Stunt Finishes Successful Regular Season on the Road
Following the first ever Stunt home game, and a hectic ten-day trip through four states, cramming in twelve games, Stunt finishes their regular season. With a record of 8-9, Centenary is currently ranked fifth nationally with a shot at competing in the nationals held April 23-26 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
On Feb. 8, stunt held their first ever home game in the Gold Dome. Students were able to get their first look at how the game is played. On finally being able to play at home, Head Coach Kaylee King said, “I hope that they understood the backing that they have from the school. That there are people that truly do support them. Not only their peers, but all the way up to upper admin.” She added that she hoped they found “a sense of belonging finally and that they are truly a sport, like we’ve been telling them.”
The stunt team competing in the Gold Dome against Muskingum University and McNeese University in the Gold Dome on Feb. 8, 2026. (Swerve Visuals Media)
Players remarked that getting to play at home was a great feeling. Freshman KaNeya Davis said, “It was very exciting to be a part of a new milestone for stunt. We got to show the Centenary community what our sport was really about.” Senior Jo Hoffman had been on the sidelines of the Gold Dome cheering for other teams since her freshman year. On finally getting to play there, she said, “It felt like all of those games were done in preparation for our own home meet. I felt totally comfortable in the space.”
The Ladies put up a good fight against Muskingum University, who are currently ranked first nationally for D-III and beat the Ladies 25-7. The Ladies also faced D-I school McNeese, losing 9-1. Despite the loss, Coach King recalled the team saying, “they couldn’t even tell they didn’t win because the gym was on fire.” When playing D-I teams, which is not uncommon in stunt, Coach King tries to keep players motivated by not aiming to win, but just playing a game they can be proud of. The Ladies were able to put points on the board which they had not done when they faced McNeese earlier in the season.
They finished out their season on the road, cramming twelve games into ten days. On the trip, Coach King said, “it’s ten long days together, but it really did help them come together as a team.” The main goal of the trip, according to Coach King, was to play all types of teams. From an NAIA team, to last year’s national champions, to replaying Muskingum University, the Ladies got a good look at all sizes and skill levels of teams. While they are officially out of season, many schools are still competing. All that is left is for them to keep practicing, and hope they make the cut for Nationals in April.
