Cheer squads are familiar staples at football and basketball games, and they enjoy brief opportunities to take center stage during halftime performances and competitions. But one of the most valuable benefits for participants is developing good sportsmanship. Karleea Batdorff, head cheerleading coach for Woodstock High School, said her goal during the season was to build […]
Emma Dalton is a sophomore at Marian Central Catholic. Emma has been on the varsity cheer team for two seasons. She assists with choreography and is always looking for ways to add spirit to the team and school. In Emma’s free time, she helps girls get caught up on all cheers when they miss a […]
Woodstock North High School junior Erin Bigler is an absolute asset to our team when it comes to her stellar memory of our choreography. Also, she goes above and beyond when leading our spirit committee as they put together a fantastic window decoration for homecoming. Erin has such creativity and drive to give her all […]
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