Miami Metal Rallies for Dramatic Comeback Win in Houston

A strong second half caps off the most competitive and closest match of the Pro Cheer League season

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League season's third match at the Toyota Center in Houston started last night with all four teams ready for takeoff. After two Miami wins in Indianapolis and Atlanta, the stakes were high in "Space City". Dallas started the match strong, determined to close the gap as they dominated the first two quarters, but Miami stayed close. They raised their game in the second half, completing a final-round comeback to preserve their perfect season. The win secured another $15,000 in prize money as they can continue to seek to sweep the regular season's final two matches.   

"Every match, it's clear these athletes work hard and push not just themselves, but each other to new heights," said John Newby, Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League. "Each team leveled up this week and advanced to the winners' bracket throughout the match, giving us our closest scoring match yet. The energy from the fans in Houston made the match even more incredible and we want to thank everyone for making it another memorable night for the league."

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Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

"We stayed calm and confident in what we were doing," said Miami Metal athlete Tayler Shapiro. "Anaheim, you better be ready because we're coming for you."

The next match will be live on Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET from the Anaheim Convention Center before the season concludes with a championship match in Nashville on March 27. While Miami is leading the standings, the final match will be worth double the previous number of points in the regular season, adding more meaning to the remaining matches. Ticket information and how to watch live on ION is available at procheerleague.com. Replays of the match will air periodically on ION and are available on demand through Varsity TV.

Video and image assets from the league and each match are available here. Additional items will be added throughout the season.

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Box Score (each round worth 1-4 points)

Standings (after three matches)

About The Pro Cheer LeagueThe Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit is the world's first professional cheer league.  Featuring paid elite-level cheer athletes at the top of their sport, the Pro Cheer League takes cheer skills to a professional stage. The season started on January 2026 and features teams in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami and San Diego that will compete in five matches across the country to determine the first-ever Pro Cheer League champion. Updates on team rosters, schedules and other league news can be found at procheerleague.com or by following @procheerleague on Instagram.

SOURCE Varsity Spirit