EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) cheer team is gearing up to compete in the 2025 UCA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. Photos by Anthony Pina - KTSM The cheer team had a final routine rehearsal before the competition on Wednesday morning. Jan 15 at the Don Haskins Center. The championship will be held in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 17.