UMW Sports Press Release
Montana Western Cheer Head Coach Tricia Mock has announced the signing
of 10 student-athletes who will be joining the Montana Western Cheer team this fall.
“We are thrilled to announce this amazing new group of talent. Each and every one of them is
bringing in their own unique experiences and talent.” Head Coach Tricia Mock said.
This year's recruiting class includes seven athletes from Montana and one athlete from Hawaii, Washington, and Nevada. The group also includes numerous bases, back spots, and a flier.
“The incoming class of athletes has shown incredible skill and ability at the high school level. I
am excited to see and help them work on these skills at the collegiate level.” Mock continued.
“We can’t wait until it is time to return to campus and see this group in action for the first time.
This is going to be an amazing year for Bulldog Cheer!”
Mia Brinton | Flyer | 5’2 | Helena, Mont. / Capital High School
Brinton is a flyer who joins the Bulldogs from Helena, Mont. She is a recent graduate of Capital High School where she was a two-year varsity cheerleader. She earned first place at the Lewistown Cheer Fest with her team, along with first place all-around high point cheer team at the competition. She also earned first place at the WCC Vegas Crown Competition with her team. Her junior year, she earned the most improved award, game day ready award, and team MVP. Her senior year, she earned the most school spirit award. Brinton is the daughter of Josh and Tara Brinton and plans to major in art education K-12 while at Montana Western.
Stefani Bohmer | Base/Back Spot | 5’7 | Cut Bank, Mont. / Cut Bank High School
Bohmer is a base/back spot who joins the Bulldogs from Cut Bank High School in Cut Bank,
Mont. She was a four-year varsity cheerleader for the Wolves where she served as Team Captain for three years. She earned Academic All-State honors as well as competing in Track and Field. She is the daughter of Neil and Rebecca Bohmer and plans to major in music education while at Montana Western.
Cloe Barron-Hoover | Base | 5’4 | Ronan, Mont. / Ronan High School
Barron-Hoover is a base who joins the Bulldogs from Ronan High School in Ronan, Mont. She
was a two-year varsity cheerleader for Ronan and earned varsity pins and bars. She is the
daughter of Todd Hoover and plans to major in health and human performance while at Montana Western.
Jacies K.K.I Dolan-Tsuji | Base | 5’3 | Kaneohe, Hawaii / James B. Castle High School
Dolan-Tsuji joins the Bulldogs from James B. Castle High School in Kaneohe, Hawaii. She was
a three-year varsity letter-winning cheerleader who also competed in track and field in high
school. She is the daughter of Chellsie and Billy Dolan and will be an incoming freshman this
fall.
EmmaJo Matsler | Base/Back Spotter | 5’5 | Manhattan, Mont. / Manhattan High School
Matsler joins the Bulldogs as a 2023 graduate of Manhattan High School. She is a base/back
spotter who was a varsity letter winner for four years as a Tiger. Her team placed second at the Lewiston Cheer Competition in 2022 and won the Great Northern Cheer and Dance
Championships in 2023. Matsler is the daughter of Joedee and Jason Peck and plans to major in early childhood education while at Montana Western.
Allyson McCommon | Base | 5’3 | Forks, Wash. / Forks High School
McCommon joins the Bulldogs as a 2023 graduate from Forks High School in Forks, Wash. She is a base who was a varsity letter winner in cheerleading for four years for the Spartans.
McCommon is the daughter of Marty and Kari McCommon and plans to major in early
childhood education while at Montana Western.
Erika Melling | Base/Flyer | 5’2 | Manhattan, Mont. / Manhattan High School
Melling is a base/flyer who joins the Bulldogs from Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Mont. She is a four-year varsity letter winner who graduated in 2021. She finished in first place her freshman year at the Cheerfest Cheer and Dance Competition, as well as a second place finish her sophomore year. She earned Academic All-State honors while attending Manhattan. Melling is the daughter of Ray and Laura Melling and plans to major in art education while at Montana Western.
Schyler Ross | Base | 5’3 | Las Vegas, Nev. / Liberty High School
Ross is a base who joins the Bulldogs from Las Vegas, Nev. She made the varsity cheer squad
last season for the Patriots and recently graduated with an advanced diploma and high academic honors. Ross is the daughter of Kim Ross and plans to major in natural horsemanship while at Montana Western.
Allison Sprague | Base | 5’3 | Belgrade, Mont. / Belgrade High School
Sprague is a base who joins the Bulldogs as a Freshman this fall and as a 2023 graduate of
Belgrade High School. She was a first-place finisher at the Fusion Cheer Competition, a three-
time varsity letter, and an academic all-state recipient. Sprague is the daughter of Chuck and
Amy Sprague and plans to major in elementary education while at Montana Western.
Elizabeth Wellbrook | Base | 5’0 | Livingston, Mont. / Park High School
Wellbrook is a base who joins the Bulldogs from Livingston, Mont. and is a 2022 graduate from Park High School. She was a varsity cheer captain for two years for the Rangers, earning
Academic All-State honors during her four years. She was recognized as an honor roll member and a national honor society member. Wellbrook is the daughter of Anna and Gordon Dellwo and plans to major in business while at Montana Western.
