NU pep squad out to keep crown

MANILA, Philippines — Reigning champion National U Pep Squad is out to re-establish a dynasty while the rest of the cast led by former titlist Far Eastern U Cheering Squad vowed to wage a resistance in the much-awaited UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition today at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The fiery festivities unfold at 2 p.m. with the NU Pep Squad eyeing back-to-back crowns and restore order on the dancefloor after being denied a three-peat two seasons ago.

NU settled for a rare bronze-medal finish in Season 84 as FEU and Adamson went 1-2 at the podium before regaining its rightful throne in Season 85 behind a “cheer-obics” dance theme.

With seven titles in the past nine seasons including a four-peat, a win by the NU Pep Squad would send the school into a three-way with Santo Tomas and University of the Philippines for the most cheerdance titles in UAAP history.