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Arkansas high school cheer squad gets back to championship routine
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Fort Smith, Arkansas – In order to compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship, Fort Smith’s Southside High School cheerleaders are going to Orlando, Florida.
According to the members of the squad, they’re ready to show off their hard work and skills.
“It’s just such a once in a lifetime opportunity that we’re all just ready for it,” cheerleader Carley Ross said. “We’ve been working hard for it, this is what we’ve been looking forward to and working for all year.”
“I’m extremely proud,” cheerleader Kate Coleman added. “We put in a bunch of hard work, and I’m so excited that we have the opportunity to go.”
SHS varsity and competition cheer coach Hannah Graham is glad that her team can get back to their routine after a challenging last couple of years due to the pandemic.
“I’m so proud,” Graham said. “We had a rough year last year with COVID, so I’m excited to have a normal, more normal year. So excited, so proud.”
The preliminary rounds are Friday, with finals taking place on Saturday.
According to coach Graham, the team will celebrate the competition with a trip to Disney World.
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