{"id":241074,"date":"2026-04-21T23:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241074\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:38:11","slug":"central-texas-cheer-gyms-medal-at-all-star-world-championship-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241074\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Texas cheer gyms medal at All-Star World Championship in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. (KWTX) – Two Central Texas cheer programs returned home with medals from the All-Star World Championship, one of the sport\u2019s biggest events that draws elite teams from around the world.<\/p>\n

The All-Star World Championship 2026 was held April 16-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and is widely considered the pinnacle of the competitive cheer and dance season.<\/p>\n

\"PowerhousePowerhouse All-Stars in Belton brought home two gold medals.(Courtesy Photo)<\/p>\n

Belton\u2019s Powerhouse wins two golds<\/p>\n

Powerhouse All-Stars in Belton brought home two gold medals.<\/p>\n

Its Junior Medium Level 1 team, GODSPEED, won gold with a score of 99.25 \u2014 the highest score across the entire competition \u2014 with a roster of 30 athletes. The team is now headed to The Summit in two weeks as the reigning Junior 1 champions.<\/p>\n

Powerhouse\u2019s Junior Medium Level 3 team, CHOSEN, also won gold, and also rostered with 30 athletes. The team entered the \u201c99 Club,\u201d an honor for teams scoring 99 or higher.<\/p>\n

\"PowerhousePowerhouse All-Stars in Belton brought home two gold medals.(Courtesy Photo)<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what we work for,\u201d the program said in a statement. \u201cWe are so incredibly proud of every athlete and the commitment they have shown this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finley Rosenbaum, 15, a cheerleader at Powerhouse, said the teams believed they could deliver under pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking home two gold medals feels so unreal, but at the same time we knew what we were capable of,\u201d Rosenbaum said. \u201cGODSPEED and CHOSEN walked on that mat with a purpose. It was challenging competing with teams from all over the world but hard work, pressure and team unity builds champions and we came to prove it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Axtell team earns silver in fourth year of elite cheer<\/p>\n

In Axtell, Beauty N Grace Studio \u2014 a smaller, D2 gym \u2014 also medaled in Orlando.<\/p>\n

The gym\u2019s Senior Small Level 3 team, LADY GRACE, finished as silver medalists. The team, coached by Hannah Welch, Joey Davila and owner Amy Gordon, has 23 athletes. The gym is only in its fourth year competing in elite cheer. Gordon said the team ended Day 2 ranked second overall in the world in its division.<\/p>\n

\"Axtell'sAxtell’s Beauty N Grace Studio \u2014 a smaller, D2 gym \u2014 also medaled in Orlando.(Courtesy Photo)<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are just incredibly proud of this team,\u201d Gordon said. \u201cThis is only our fourth year in elite cheer, so to be on the biggest stage in the world competing at this level is already something special for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gordon said the season included injuries, long practices and mounting pressure, but the team stayed together.<\/p>\n

\"InIn Axtell, Beauty N Grace Studio \u2014 a smaller, D2 gym \u2014 also medaled in Orlando.(Courtesy Photos)<\/p>\n

\u201cOur senior level 3 athletes have worked all season for this moment,\u201d she said. \u201cIt hasn\u2019t been easy. We\u2019ve faced injuries, long practices, and a lot of pressure, but they never gave up on each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cheerleader Kylie Pechacek said the silver finish was a milestone for the small-town team.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a dream come true winning second at All-Star Worlds with my team LADY GRACE,\u201d Pechacek said. \u201cThese girls and coaches are a family, and we worked so hard all year to prove ourselves. It feels so good being silver medalist representing our small town of Axtell, Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BeautyBeauty N Grace Studio(Courtesy Photos)<\/p>\n

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