Roster

The 2025 cheerleaders pose for a group picture at Great Southern Bank Arena.

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We're proud to represent the Missouri State Bears, on and off campus.

A full roster of the 2024-25 cheerleaders is coming soon.

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Meet the coaches

Find out who is leading the cheer squad and stay in touch for more information.

 

Noah Sturgeon, Head Coach

Coach Noah cheered for 5 years in college at three different universities, one of which was Missouri State where he cheered for 2 years. While at MSU, he was a member of the 2021 UCA National Championship team.

During his time in college (but prior to his time at Missouri State), Coach Noah taught high school and college camps throughout the country. He has been a coach at Blue Springs High School for the past 3 years.

Missouri State cheerleading is also a family affair for Noah, as his older brother also cheered at Missouri State.

Contact Coach Noah at NoahSturgeon@MissouriState.edu.

Noah Sturgeon

Mahaylee Peterman-Sturgeon, Assistant Head Coach

Coach Mahaylee cheered for Missouri State in her undergraduate program. She was also a member of the 2021 UCA national champtionship team.

She has been a high school cheerleading coach for 4 years, a UCA staff member for 4 years and worked end-of-season events for Varsity in Orlando, Florida. Missouri State cheerleading a family affair for Mahaylee as both of her parents cheered at Missouri State.

Mahaylee Peterman-Sturgeon

Celebrating the Bears

Catch us at various events, like pep rallies and sporting events, parades, special celebrations and more.

  • Cheerleaders show their athleticism with long jumps while cheering

    Basketball 2024

  • Cheerleaders running flags during a football game

    Football 2024

  • Cheerleaders cheer in front of Strong Hall

    BearFest Village and Family Weekend 2024

  • Cheerleaders hold each other up on their shoulders during football halftime

    Homecoming 2024