Canton Chiefs Cheerleading
*2010 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS*
CHS Cheer In-The-News!!
The Canton competitive cheerleading squad performs a routine during recent state regionals at Sterling Heights Stevenson. Canton finished 10th out of 24 teams, following a third-place finish at the Wayne Memorial-hosted districts. Members of the team include seniors Cassie Caballero, Rachel Countegan, Aquilah Henderson, juniors Jessica Langdon, Rachel Michalik, Jalilah Muhammed, Rachel Nowak, Marissa Woodard, sophomores Christina Bradley, Danielle Carrier, Amanda Druckenmiller, Brigette Poirier, Lecie Scott, Hannah Wojcik, freshmen Emily Farhat, Anna Holthus, Heidi Payter, coach Allison Lewis and assistant coach Dorothy Brown.
Hard-working Canton Cheer enjoy success
March 11, 2010
Canton Cheer enjoyed a strong third-place finish at the recent Division 1 state competitive cheerleading districts, highlighting a promising second year for the program.
Canton also placed 10th at the subsequent regionals at Sterling Heights Stevenson against a tough 24-team field, just missing the cut for the state finals and as a result did not move on to the state finals.
“The judges look for teams that perform their rounds cleanly, with strong skills,” explained coach Allison Lewis. “We performed all three rounds cleanly.
“In round 1, we had tight, strong motions, high jumps and strong voices. In round 2, all skills (back handspring, heel stretch, back walkover and 2 jumps) were performed cleanly with great timing. In round 3, we had solid stunts and strong tumbling.”
Canton tallied 753.5460 points at districts, hosted by Wayne Regional, including 222.4 for the first round, 225.6460 for the second and 305.5 for the third.
At the subsequent regionals, the team registered 223.2/226.6820/306.6 for a total of 756.4820.
Lewis said Canton Cheer's overall work ethic and dedication led to improved skills.
“They have been motivated from the start of the season to build our program and set new standards for Canton Cheer,” Lewis noted. “This attitude has lead to improvements in all areas of cheerleading. We have tighter motions, more tumbling skills and stronger stunts.”
Danielle Carrier (front) and Cassie Caballero are pictured during a routine Wednesday at John Glenn.
Jan. 22, 2010, 4:15 p.m.
Canton's competitive cheer team is making some serious strides in just its second year of existence.
On Wednesday at John Glenn, the Chiefs placed third, registering 671.0260 points. The host Rockets won the competition with 708.8156 points, just over 14 more than runner-up Livonia Franklin.
The Chiefs earned 202.8 points in the first round, 202.3260 in the second and 273.9 in the final round.
"We're very proud of the team this year," said Dorothy Brown, a member of the team's coaching staff. "Especially since this is just our second year of being a competitive team."
The Chiefs will compete at the Brighton Invitational Saturday at 3 p.m.
The team consists of: Cassie Caballero, Rachel Countegan, Aquilah Henderson, Jessica Langdon, Rachel Michalik, Jalilah Muhammed, Rachel Nowak, Marissa Woodard, Tina Bradley, Danielle Carrier, Amanda Druckenmiller, Brigette Poir ier, Lecie Scott, Hannah Wojcik, Emily Farhat, Anna Holthus and Heidi Payter.
