AMC Cheer Performers of the Week - No. 3 (Feb. 10)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Ryan Russo (Stunter) and Taye Owten (Tumbler) of St. Ambrose were named AMC Competitive Cheer Performers of the Week.

AMC Stunter of the Week
Ryan Russo, St. Ambrose
Jr. | Sycamore, Ill.

• Led the Fighting Bees to a first-place finish at the York Crown Classic with an overall score of 89.83
• Earned 14.1 stunt points on difficulty and 12.0 on execution
• Contributed to all stunting sections within the routine of elite stunts, baskets, and pyramids

Nominees: Ryan Russo, St. Ambrose; Marcus Cottrell, William Woods

AMC Tumbler of the Week
Taye Owten, St. Ambrose
Jr. | Chicago, Ill.

• Led the Fighting Bees to a first-place finish at the York Crown Classic with an overall score of 89.83
• Earned 9.0 tumbling points on execution and 10.0 in difficulty
• Performed two total standing passes (standing full, and 2 BHS whip Full) and two running passes (RO Full and Arabian through kick full)
• Flied a double full basket in the beginning of the routine in a new spot

Nominees: Taye Owten, St. Ambrose; Raniya Hurtault, William Woods

2025 AMC Cheer Performers of the Week (Stunter; Tumbler)
Week One (Jan. 27): Teandra Schneider, Dickinson State; Gust Kitzan, Dickinson State
Week Two (Feb. 3): Ashley Hintzelman, Columbia; Laney Phillips, Columbia
Week Three (Feb. 10): Ryan Russo, St. Ambrose; Taye Owten, St. Ambrose