In a jaw-dropping, history-making moment that has taken the world by storm, the Kansas State University Cheerleading Squad has been officially ranked #1 in the World by ESPN following a legendary performance that lit up the 2025 International Cheer Summit—and the internet—with pure, high-flying magic.
From the second their routine began, the Kansas State Wildcats captivated global audiences with never-before-seen stunts, heart-pounding choreography, and elite-level execution. Their performance was so flawlessly delivered, so outrageously daring, it left professional judges stunned, spectators in tears, and social media in meltdown mode.
“That wasn’t cheerleading. That was aerial art,” said ESPN analyst and Olympic stunt consultant Brielle Simmons. “Kansas State didn’t just raise the bar—they launched it into orbit.”
The Wildcats introduced a never-before-attempted stunt—The Wildcat Whirlwind—featuring synchronized triple basket tosses with full twists into a rotating pyramid sequence. The routine earned them a record-breaking perfect score, a standing ovation, and instant global recognition.
Within just hours, clips of the performance exploded across the internet:
#1 trending worldwide on TikTok and X
90M+ views in 48 hours
Endorsements, media deals, and live performance invitations from around the globe
Even celebrities joined the celebration. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reposted the routine, calling it “the most electrifying cheer routine in sports entertainment history.”
Head Coach Lexi Monroe, now hailed as the “genius behind the greatness,” said in a post-win interview, “This team didn’t come to compete. They came to change the game. And they just did.”
Kansas State’s meteoric rise to global dominance has redefined what it means to be a collegiate cheerleading squad. They’ve outshined elite teams from Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and even long-reigning American champs, placing Manhattan, Kansas at the center of the cheerleading universe.
Merchandise is flying off the shelves, the university’s website crashed from the traffic surge, and alumni everywhere are beaming with pride.
One thing is certain: The Wildcats roared—and the world listened.
