Bring out the pompoms and tie your hair in ponytails—it’s that time of year again. The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheerdance Competition happens today, Oct. 3, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and excitement is high among fans and dancers alike.

 

From the intense stunts and choreography to the flashy makeup and costumes, the event draws countless students for those reasons and school loyalty, of course. Here’s what hard-core followers have to say:

 

“I’m expecting La Salle to win this time, because… Animo!”—Sancho delas Alas, De La Salle University

 

“NU! The other schools are going to have a hard time stealing the crown from us!”—Luigi Mendoza Bote, National University

 

“I’m looking forward to seeing NU win again. Have you seen their performance last year?”—Tricia Yang, National University

 

“FEU all the way! They just get better and better every time and there’s no stopping them from dominating the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.” —Katie Louisse Rosario, Far Eastern University

 

“I’m excited to see the stunts. Last year was mind-blowing.”—Kelly Retuya, San Beda College

 

“I want to see UP perform because whether they win or not, I know they’ll bring the house down again!”—Ross

Dumaraos, University of the Philippines

 

“UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe! Go Uste!”—Inno Eslava, University of Santo Tomas

 

“I’m curious what UST, FEU and UP are bringing to the table. They give me chills!”—Arthur Paredes, Technological University of the Philippines

 

“Go fight, FEU! Tamaraw at heart!” —Oswald Orlan Parallag, Far Eastern University

 

“Nothing but UP, baby! They always bring something fresh to the table.”—Abe Pelayo, University of the Philippines