{"id":225626,"date":"2026-04-10T00:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225626\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:22:21","slug":"jacksonville-sirens-place-top-ten-at-national-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225626\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Sirens Place Top Ten At National Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"


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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville University Sirens Dance team competed at the 2026 NDA College Nationals Competition Thursday morning for the first time since 2019.<\/p>\n

The team was composed of Kirstin Arnold<\/a>, Ellie Covington<\/a>, Mackenna Huggins<\/a>, Kallyn Johnson<\/a>, Noelle Juhasz<\/a>, Gianna Lee<\/a>, Mya Lee<\/a>, Leila Morales<\/a>, Lilli Schultz<\/a> and Zoe Varon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This summer Jacksonville, showcased program potential during College NCA\/NDA Camp by earning Superior ratings and a Silver bid to compete at Nationals in April.<\/p>\n

The program’s appearance and top flight performance on the national stage left an indelible mark on the program and its coaches.<\/p>\n

“So proud of the work this team has put in this season,” choreographer Camryn Ellison said. “For this being my first routine on a college nationals stage, I’m so proud and honored to be a part of this team’s journey and I’m eager to continue working with them. I’m excited to see them grow as they’ve been a true representation of the culture that Coach Norris has worked to build.”<\/p>\n

“I couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring to NDA College Nationals to showcase the heart and dedication this program has at Jacksonville University,” head coach Christin Norris<\/a> said. “As a Duval County native, I’m proud of the representation for the city, the school and what we’re working to build. These dancers work hard when I ask and even harder when left alone. I’m excited to see what the future holds now that these 10 athletes have had a taste of Daytona, and are now legitimately hungry for more.”<\/p>\n

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