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Hurray! Westside High School cheerleaders receive national award for cheering … – Anderson Independent Mail

The Westside High School Cheerleading squad is one of only 13 teams in the United States to be named “Excellence in Outstanding Achievement,” by the Universal Cheerleading Association. The UCA hosts “American School Spirit Awards” each year for the …
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Glenwood cheerleaders finish 16th at nationals – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

The team practiced for nine months, including their usual cheering duties at the Demons’ home football and basketball games, and earning a bid to nationals after placing first at regionals in Pueblo earlier this year. The Glenwood cheer team will try out in April …
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Grounded UF cheer squad sees support – The Independent Florida Alligator

Other cheerleading squads, like one at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, posted pictures with signs that support reversing the UAA’s ban on tumbling and stunting at events, games and practices. The Facebook page coincides with a “Save Florida …
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Sparta cheerleaders win big at the UCA Northeast Championship – The Sparta Independent

After missing nine consecutive practices and a devastating storm, Sparta’s varsity cheerleading squad won first place, in the super varsity co-ed division at the Northeast Championship Saturday night at the Ritacco Center in Tom’s River. Over 63 squads from …
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Sparta cheerleaders wins big at the UCA Northeast Championship – The Sparta Independent

After missing nine consecutive practices and a devastating storm, Sparta’s varsity cheerleading squad won first place, in the super varsity co-ed division at the Northeast Championship Saturday night at the Ritacco Center in Tom’s River. Over 63 squads from …
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UF stunts cheerleading tumbling program – The Independent Florida Alligator

According to a current UF cheerleader, the UAA instructed team members not to speak with the press about the ban. “We know what we do is risky and that there is a ‘one in a million chance we might get hurt,’ but that’s why we practice,” senior squad member …
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Cheerleaders ‘pump up’ players with creative locker displays – Massillon Independent


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“We make a lot of the signs ourselves, anything to make them feel good and let them know that we care,” said Dana Orr, whose daughter, Taylor, is a member of the cheerleading squad. Across the room, Taylor was hanging orange and black garland around …
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