Cheer & Chant Library — Xavier Saints
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Cheers
CheerWe Are the SaintsOpener
We are the Saints, the mighty, mighty Saints! Everywhere we go, people want to know Who we are — so we tell them: We are the Saints, the mighty, mighty Saints!
Motions by line
Line 1: High V on "Saints"Line 2: T motion, arms out wideLine 3: Point to crowd on "we tell them"Line 4: Repeat High V, stomp on each "Saints"
8-count format. Great opener — teach it Day 2. Call-and-response feel gets the crowd involved naturally.
CheerBlack and GoldOpener
Black and gold, that's our color! Xavier Saints, like no other! Fight! Fight! Fight for the win tonight! Black and gold — alright!
Motions by line
Line 1: Low V, punch up on "color"Line 2: Daggers, then Broken TLine 3: Three punches up on "Fight! Fight! Fight!"Line 4: High V hold, clap on "alright"
Strong identity cheer — use at the start of games or after intros. Color reference ties it visually to uniforms.
CheerLet's Go, Saints!Offense
Let's go, Saints, let's go! Push it down the field / floor! Xavier's on the move — We're ready to score! Saints! Saints! Saints!
Motions by line
Line 1: T motion, clap between each wordLine 2: Both arms sweep forward (push motion)Line 3: High V with march stepLine 4: Touchdown arms on "score"Line 5: Three staccato punches, stomp each
Swap "field" for "floor" depending on sport. Versatile for football, basketball, soccer.
CheerVictory CheerOffense
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y That's our Saints' battle cry! Fight on, fight hard, fight to win — Xavier, let's begin!
Motions by line
Line 1: Spell each letter with alternating motions (High V / T / Broken T)Line 2: Clasp, then punch on "cry"Line 3: Three alternating diagonal punchesLine 4: Low V, then burst into High V on "begin"
Spelling cheers are great for beginners — slow enough to execute cleanly, crowd joins the spelling naturally.
CheerHold That LineDefense
Saints, hold that line! Defense is doing fine! Push 'em back, push 'em back — Way back!
Motions by line
Line 1: T motion, stamp on "line"Line 2: Broken T, slow and sharpLine 3: Both arms push forward twice in rhythmLine 4: Drop to Low V, one big stomp
Best used at a stoppage right before the defense takes the field/court. Short and punchy — gets done before play resumes.
CheerThat's the WayAfter a Score
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, we like it! Saints, uh-huh uh-huh — we like it! Gold and black, uh-huh uh-huh — we like it! Xavier, uh-huh uh-huh — alright!
Motions by line
All lines: clap on each "uh-huh"Alternate High V and T each lineJump on "alright" if timing allows
High-energy celebration cheer. The crowd picks up the "uh-huh" pattern immediately — becomes crowd participation within one repetition.
CheerSaints on FireAfter a Score
Xavier's on fire — can't stop us now! Saints gonna win and we'll show you how! Black and gold, standing strong, Fighting hard all night long!
Motions by line
Line 1: High V, sweep down to clasp on "now"Line 2: Daggers, point forward on "show you how"Line 3: T motion, hold strongLine 4: March in place, finish High V
Use after a big score or momentum shift. Avoid in a close game — read the room first.
Chants — short, repeatable, for active play
ChantDefense!Defense
DEFENSE! [stomp stomp] DEFENSE! [stomp stomp]
Motions
Clap on "DE-", fists punch up on "-FENSE"Two stomps after each callRepeat until possession changes
The simplest, most universally understood chant in sports. Teach this Day 1. The crowd joins immediately.
ChantLet's Go Xavier (5-clap)Offense
LET'S GO XA-VIER [clap clap clap-clap-clap] LET'S GO XA-VIER [clap clap clap-clap-clap]
Clap pattern
5-clap rhythm: CLAP CLAP · clap-clap-clapT motion on "Let's Go"High V on "Xavier"
The classic 5-clap pattern ("We Will Rock You" rhythm). Works for any sport, any moment. Crowd picks it up in one pass.
ChantGo Saints GoOffense
GO! [clap] SAINTS! [clap] GO! [clap clap clap] GO! [clap] SAINTS! [clap] GO! [clap clap clap]
Motions
Punch up on "GO" each timeT motion on "SAINTS"Three fast claps to close
Short and punchy — fits in tight windows during active play. Easy for freshmen to execute at full energy.
ChantScore BoardAfter a Score
SCORE-BOARD! [clap clap] SCORE-BOARD! [clap clap]
Motions
Point to scoreboard on "SCORE-BOARD"Two sharp claps after each call
Use ONLY when Xavier has a comfortable lead. Never in a close or comeback game — read the room.
ChantBlock That Shot / Sack That KickDefense
BLOCK THAT SHOT! [clap clap] BLOCK THAT SHOT! [clap clap] (swap "SACK THAT KICK" for football)
Motions
Arms sweep up like a block on "BLOCK"T motion on "THAT"Two claps to close
Learn both versions so cheerleaders can call the right one without hesitation depending on the sport.
Crowd Builders — call and response
Crowd BuilderSaints Spell-OutOpener
Cheer: Gimme an S! — Crowd: S! Cheer: Gimme an A! — Crowd: A! Cheer: Gimme an I! — Crowd: I! Cheer: Gimme an N! — Crowd: N! Cheer: Gimme a T! — Crowd: T! Cheer: Gimme an S! — Crowd: S! Cheer: What's that spell? — Crowd: SAINTS! Cheer: SAINTS! — Crowd: SAINTS!
Motions
Point to crowd on "Gimme a —"Cup ear on "What's that spell?"High V on final "SAINTS!"
Best used at game start or after a timeout when crowd energy is flat. Pace it slowly enough for the crowd to respond clearly.
Crowd BuilderWho Are We?Opener
Cheer: Who are we? Crowd: The Saints! Cheer: Who are we? Crowd: The Saints! Cheer: What are we gonna do tonight? Crowd: WIN! Cheer: I can't hear you — Crowd: WIN! Cheer: That's what I thought — SAINTS!
Motions
Cup ear toward crowd each callHigh V on crowd's "Saints" responseTouchdown arms on final "SAINTS!"
Great energy-builder when the crowd has gone quiet. The "I can't hear you" line reliably gets the crowd louder.
Crowd BuilderQuiet / Loud (Noise Meter)Defense
Cheer: On your feet! [pause for crowd to stand] Cheer: I need some NOISE! Cheer: When I say SAINTS, you say FIGHT — Cheer: SAINTS! — Crowd: FIGHT! Cheer: SAINTS! — Crowd: FIGHT! Cheer: When I say GO, you say WIN — Cheer: GO! — Crowd: WIN! Cheer: GO! — Crowd: WIN!
Motions
Arms sweep up on "On your feet"Cup hands to mouth on "I need some NOISE"Alternate punches on each call
Use during a big defensive stand or before a critical possession. Getting the crowd on their feet amplifies volume significantly.
Crowd BuilderFeel the SpiritAfter a Score
Cheer: Do you feel it? Crowd: Yeah! Cheer: Do you feel it? Crowd: Yeah! Cheer: Feel the spirit of the Saints — HEY! Crowd: HEY! Cheer: Feel the spirit of the Saints — HEY! Crowd: HEY!
Motions
Hand on heart on "Do you feel it?"Open arms wide on "spirit of the Saints"Jump on "HEY!" if energy warrants
Celebratory and inclusive — great after a comeback score or big moment. Feels like school pride, not taunting.