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PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 19, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Cheerfest Competition
Co-captain Marina Masterson led the Lakewood Ranch varsity cheerleading squad out onto the floor.
Co-captain Marina Masterson led the Lakewood Ranch varsity cheerleading squad out onto the floor.
Hope Lowe is one of Lakewood Ranch’s flyers.
Hope Lowe is one of Lakewood Ranch’s flyers.
Lakewood Ranch cheerleader Bailee French pumps up the crowd at the beginning of the Mustangs routine.
Lakewood Ranch cheerleader Bailee French pumps up the crowd at the beginning of the Mustangs routine.
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad performed several stunts throughout its routine.
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad performed several stunts throughout its routine.
Freshman Toeshonna Sanders couldn’t wait to compete.
Freshman Toeshonna Sanders couldn’t wait to compete.
Sophomore Helena Taeza gets the crowd energized during Booker’s performance.
Sophomore Helena Taeza gets the crowd energized during Booker’s performance.
Booker High freshman Janaiea Jones enjoyed competing in her first Cheerfest Competition.
Booker High freshman Janaiea Jones enjoyed competing in her first Cheerfest Competition.
The Booker High cheerleading squad performed in the extra large varsity division.
The Booker High cheerleading squad performed in the extra large varsity division.
The Braden River High JV cheerleading squad performs during the school’s Cheerfest Competition Dec. 14.
The Braden River High JV cheerleading squad performs during the school’s Cheerfest Competition Dec. 14.
Braden River High freshman Allie McLelland leads the crowd in a cheer during the JV competition.
Braden River High freshman Allie McLelland leads the crowd in a cheer during the JV competition.
Braden River flyer McKenna Reiter is in her first year cheering for Braden River.
Braden River flyer McKenna Reiter is in her first year cheering for Braden River.
Braden River senior Brianna Douglas competed in the Cheerfest Competition for the final time.
Braden River senior Brianna Douglas competed in the Cheerfest Competition for the final time.
Braden River sophomore Millie Colgate reacts following the Pirates routine.
Braden River sophomore Millie Colgate reacts following the Pirates routine.
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad finished second in this year’s extra large varsity division.
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad finished second in this year’s extra large varsity division.

 

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