COMPETITION
Ruston High cheer takes second in nationals
By Kyle Roberts
Ruston High School’s cheer squad took second place at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Fla., Monday graded on their ability to lead a crowd.
“This year’s team has been incredible and we couldn’t be more proud of all 19 girls,” Ruston High cheer sponsor Collin McDonald said. “These girls practiced extra outside of sideline cheer. To balance cheering for a state championship football team, basketball season, and competition cheer on top of their school work has been amazing.
“Twelve of the 19 girls had never competed before this season and we are only graduating out three girls from this team and they’re already asking if we can get to work on next year. Being so close to winning the school’s fifth national championship really has them motivated to get to work for next year. We are thankful for the Ruston community that has supported us this year and are just extremely proud of these girls.”
Ruston’s division began with 40 teams broken up into two groups, with the squad wining the preliminary group to skip the semifinal round and compete directly into the finals.
Ruston’s official score was 96.1, 0.3 points behind first place.
*courtesy of Ruston Daily Leader
