The Avila Cheer Squad has quickly developed a reputation for excellence among college and university cheerleading squads around the nation.   The squad has seen increased interest and development since it's inception in 2002-2003.   Since that time, the group has grown from 14 individuals to a complete 30-36 member squad.  The Eagles success was very evident in 2005 and 2006 as the squad qualified 3rd in the country and finished 5th overall at the Universal Cheer Association National Championships in Orlando , Florida in January of 2005. 

In addition to their success at the national level, the cheer program found success at a number of venues during the past season.  In February of 2008, the Eagles finished first in the all-girl division of the Heart of America Conference Spirit Squad Championships as well as finishing 1 st all around and taking home the Conference Spirit Squad Banner.  

This summer the team attended a private camp located at Avila . The camp lasted 5 days. The girls challenged themselves to many new things. A very young squad had a lot to learn and greatly exceeded expectations. With a very good camp under their belt the team will push on to work on a homecoming routine that is preformed simultaneously with the dance team on Oct 4 th .

The Eagles cheer at both home and away football and basketball games.  Performances include sideline cheers as well as collegiate level stunts, pyramids, and tumbling.  The cheerleaders also serve as ambassadors for the university by appearing at school events, as well as representing the institution to the Kansas City Metro community.  This year is the forth year the cheer team has served as the "official cheer squad" for the Kansas City Bikers for Babies event, which on average raises over 1/2 a million dollars for the Kansas City March of Dimes charity. This is just one of the large events that you can see the Avila Cheerleaders at in the Kansas City Area.

Under the direction of head coach Brittany Stewart, the Eagles have developed an intensive and comprehensive training program, which includes physical conditioning and stunt development.  They work together to attain excellence in their performance with the ultimate goal of competition at the national level.