It looks like this headline is currently being shared on social media—specifically, a Facebook group post celebrating the Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleading squad being named “World’s Best” by ESPN. However, I couldn’t find any coverage from ESPN or major news outlets confirming they officially gave that title, nor details of a “record-breaking performance” recognized on a global stage.
What is verified: the Alabama cheer team did win the Division IA Co‑Ed national championship back in January 2025, scoring a 94.8 to edge out South Florida (94.6). That marked their fourth co‑ed title and seventh national title overall—an impressive feat. The championship took place at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando.
So, to clarify:
- ✅ They are the reigning UCA/UDA Division IA Co‑Ed National Champions (as of January 2025).
- 🥇 There’s no official ESPN declaration of them being the “World’s Best” cheerleading squad—just social media buzz.
If you’d like, I can dig deeper:
- Search official ESPN channels or press releases for coverage.
- Find video highlights of their performance.
- See if other top cheer competitions corroborate the “world’s best” accolade.
Let me know which direction you’d like to explore next!
