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 […]
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 […]
Second- to fourth-grade team takes first at state qualifying competition
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 […]
The 2019 season offers new athletes, new opportunities
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