West Virginia Cheerleaders Dazzle El Paso Crowd During Tour Stop
El Paso, TX – June 1, 2025 — The sun was high and spirits even higher as the West Virginia University cheerleading squad lit up the Southwest with an electrifying performance that left El Paso residents in awe. As part of their multi-state goodwill tour, the Mountaineers made a highly anticipated stop at El Paso’s Plaza Theatre, bringing Appalachian energy to the heart of Texas.
The performance, which blended athletic precision, high-flying stunts, and contagious school spirit, drew a packed crowd of over 2,000 enthusiastic fans. The cheerleaders, dressed in their signature gold and blue, kicked off the evening with a dazzling routine choreographed to a mix of contemporary hits and traditional West Virginia fight songs.
“We wanted to bring a little slice of Morgantown to El Paso,” said team captain Kelsey Hartman, a senior majoring in Sports Communications. “The energy here was incredible—everyone was so welcoming, and it made performing even more special.”
The cheer team’s tour, dubbed “Mountaineer Momentum,” is designed to promote community engagement, youth outreach, and school pride across the country. In addition to the main show, the WVU cheerleaders hosted a youth cheer clinic earlier in the day at a local high school, where they taught basic stunts, chants, and team-building skills to over 150 local students.
For many attendees, it wasn’t just about the acrobatics and synchronized dancing—it was about the connection. “They weren’t just performers—they were ambassadors,” said Maria Lopez, a local parent whose daughter participated in the clinic. “The way they encouraged the kids and shared their experiences was really inspiring.”
The highlight of the evening came during the finale when the team formed a towering human pyramid while waving both the American and West Virginia flags. As the lights dimmed and the crowd roared, the cheerleaders led one final chant of “Let’s Go Mountaineers!” that echoed through the venue.
El Paso was just the fourth stop on a ten-city summer tour, which will next take the Mountaineers to Phoenix. But for those in attendance, the performance will remain a lasting memory.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said James Whitmore, a longtime El Paso resident. “They didn’t just cheer—they told a story.”
And in that story, El Paso became an honorary home for West Virginia pride—if only for one unforgettable night.
