OAKLAND, MD — Mountain Top Cheer & Dance is celebrating a successful weekend at the Spirit of Fall Classic, held at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Both of the studio’s competition teams brought home first-place finishes and earned bids to The ONE Finals, a national championship held at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio.
Team Apex, led by Head Coach Kylee Hart, brought home first place in their cheer division. Team Peak, led by Head Coach Jessica Stotelmyer, brought home first place in their hip-hop division. The results mark an exciting start to the studio’s second competitive season.
Team Peak, led by Head Coach Jessica Stotelmyer, took first place in its hip-hop division.
Mountain Top Cheer & Dance opened its doors in 2024. Now in its second competitive season, the studio has athletes with varying levels of experience, including many who are competing for the very first time. These results reflect the athletes’ hard work, dedication, and the countless hours of preparation that go into representing their teams and community.
“This is such an exciting start to our season,” said Jennifer Lee, owner of Mountain Top Cheer & Dance. “We have athletes who are experiencing competition for the very first time, and seeing both teams take first place is incredibly rewarding. We are proud of how hard these athletes have worked, and we are grateful to the families who support them and make these opportunities possible. Earning bids to The ONE Finals this early in the season is an exciting bonus, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work toward two more national championships.”
Both teams earned bids to The ONE Finals, a national championship the studio plans to attend at the end of the season in mid-April. The opportunity gives both teams an exciting goal to work toward as they continue developing their skills and preparing for the remainder of the competition season.
Mountain Top Cheer & Dance has a history of national success. Last season, Team Peak captured a national championship at CDE’s The Finale. This season, a new group of athletes is carrying the Peak name forward as they work toward bringing Mountain Top Cheer & Dance its second national title.
The teams will return to competition in December at the Holiday Spectacular in National Harbor, Maryland, as they continue their journey through the 2026–2027 season.
Mountain Top Cheer & Dance is proud to provide recreational and competitive cheer and dance opportunities to athletes in Garrett County and surrounding communities. The studio is home to the only USASF all-star competitive cheer and hip-hop teams in Garrett County, giving local athletes the opportunity to participate in organized all-star competition beyond traditional school-based athletics. In addition to its competitive program, the studio offers recreational classes designed to help athletes of all experience levels build confidence, develop skills, and learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.
For more information about Mountain Top Cheer & Dance, visit mountaintopcheer.com or find the studio on Facebook.
