For day 1 of 2-day comps. you need scores to know rankings and compare. Are scores close or far apart, how are things looking for paid and at large world bids, etc.?
Rank is about all I will agree with when it comes to cheer and we get that at awards. I would agree with the remainder if all comps happened in one arena with one judge panel for paid and AL bids. However, most 2-day comps happen on multiple stages with multiple judge panels, and that's when I appreciate them not releasing scores if the scoring seems more conservative or liberal in one or more arenas.
Story time:
There once was a level 1 team that scored second highest only behind TGLC at a comp with a tumble bust which was missed. They did not end up getting the paid bid which caused an uproar with many, because their score was second highest. People get married to those scores, especially when money is involved. The level 1 team that got the paid bid was in a different arena with a lower score, with a judge panel that scored more conservatively, but definitely deserved the paid bid. For that reason alone, I appreciate them trying to get it right, instead of releasing scores from different judge panels just to appease people.
Unfortunately, no matter the cost, conservative/liberal judging happens in certain sports. Olympic skating has one rink and a couple of skaters, and is one of the most controversial Olympic sports when it comes to judging. I can't image the Olympic drama if multiple rinks, judge panels and twenty more skaters were added on the ice.