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For Immediate Release 24 March 2003
WINSTON
SALEM, N.C. – The Southwest Baptist Spirit Squad won
its first-ever national championship on March 15 in the Christian
Cheerleaders of America (CCA) National Championships in Winston
Salem, N.C.
The Bearcat squad finished in first place in the college division
of the competition.
Five women from SBU finished in second place in the open all-girl
stunt division. Courtney Anding, Danielle burns, Kylie Detwiler,
Megan Isringhausen and Jane Miller all competed on the all-girls
team for the Bearcats.
The co-ed stunt team of Chris Bass and Kristen Jobe finished
fourth in the open division on Saturday.
The open division meant anyone from any division above senior
high school, could participate. The competitors did not have
to represent a college or university.
SBU lost only to teams that were on staff with CCA.
The SBU stunt teams practiced outside of the regular hours
the squad practiced.
“The squad did well (we missed one stunt and bobbled
another), but the stunt teams did the absolute best they ever
have,” said Co-Head Coach Shayla Hale. “We are extremely
proud of our kids and the long hours of practice and commitment
to get to this competition. We practiced/worked out an average
of seven hours a week since August. Plus, we cheered at all
home football and basketball games and made the trip to the
MIAA tournament game. We raised about $5000 for the trip and
we are very proud of our kids.”
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