Season two will introduce Houston Hustle and Kentucky Crush while doubling number of matches
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit — the first professional organization for elite cheer athletes ages 18 and older — today announced information about two new teams, the Houston Hustle and the Kentucky Crush, that will join the league for its second season. The Houston Hustle will be led by Allen Shearer, a Houston-based cheer coach and gym owner, while the Kentucky Crush will be managed by Misty Hodges, a Louisville-based college coach and gym owner.
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