ACA Nationals Recap: Who Showed Up, Who’s Peaking, and What Actually Matters
Off the Mat with RaulD33Show Notes
ACA Nationals wasn’t just about placements — it showed us momentum, execution, and who’s starting to peak. In this episode of Off The Mat, we break down pyramid difficulty, paid bids, standout teams, Golden Girls winning Grand Champion, Renegades’ big weekend and Best Tumbling, and what we’re watching as Houston competes next. 00:00 - Mustang weekend recap 02:23 - Notable teams: 02:43 - All Star Revolution courage 05:41 - Rock City Shockwave 08:39 - All Star Revolution Victory 11:25 - Cheer Athletics Cheetahs 15:16 - Edmond Memorial High School 19:20 - Scoring Discrepancies
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