Competing at a MCCA (Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association) Regional at Lindenwood University in St. Charles on Saturday, October 2, the Washington High School varsity cheerleaders finished in first place in the 4 Large Division.
With their first-place finish, the WHS varsity cheer team qualified for the state event, which takes place in December at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
“The team performed well. We’ve had to battle through some injuries, which affected our performance,” said Washington Cheer Head Coach Katelyn Huber. “We’ve put together the most talented team Washington has seen in quite some time with a very difficult routine.”
Varsity cheer team members are Hailey Barton, Lauren Bowen, Lilly Collazo, Ellie Williams, Ava Griffey, Carly Hamlyn, Leah Hassler, Kaylee Heining, Mackenzie Helms, Brooke Holtmeyer, Taylor Jackson, Holly Lottmann, Lydia Maune, Ruby Mitchum, Lindsey Titter, Reese Torres and Jadyn Whittal.
Huber is assisted by Kersten Porter and Crystal Buhr.
The WHS Cheerleaders will continue to perform at varsity football games and will do the same this winter at basketball games while preparing for the state event.
“We will be focusing on adding in some additional skills and elements and working on execution for state,” Huber said. “We have big goals in mind and are excited for our state performance come December. I am excited and so proud of this team.”
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