Wednesday, March 16, 2011

VCHS varsity cheer team wins San Diego competition

The Valley Center High School varsity cheer squad has three big reasons to shout! The Jaguars won three first-place finishes at the Sharp International Cheer Competition at the San Diego Convention Center on Feb. 26.
VCHS varsity cheer made all of their supporters proud as they took the floor and executed a perfect, high-octane routine. They hit all of their stunts and every tumbling pass while keeping the volume turned up! They then carried themselves through the day with spirit and true support of one another and their competitors.
At awards time, the first place finish in the Varsity Large Division was only the start for the Jaguars. They also took first place in showmanship, and the biggest award of the day, first place overall, of all varsity divisions competing. In addition to team awards, senior Sarah Mitchell took a third place award in individual toe touch.
Led by coach Carli Morasco and captains Kate Richards, Tatianna Batalla and Ashley Hildebrand, the VCHS varsity cheer squad has had a very successful and eventful 2010–2011 season. These talented ladies not only choreographed the winning competition routine, they led their squad all year as they cheered the varsity football team all the way to the CIF finals at Qualcomm Stadium. There they also performed an outstanding, high energy, halftime show.
This was the first competition for VCHS varsity cheer in many years. When Coach Morasco came to her varsity squad with the idea of competing, they were all for it! With many veteran cheerleaders, dancers, and choreographers on the squad, they were eager to develop a winning routine.
“Every cheerleader gave a hundred and ten percent, even practicing every day of the President’s Day week right up to the competition,” said cheer supporter Deena Mullay. “It’s so great to see all of their hard work pay off!”
What’s up next for VCHS cheer? They have been invited to the Sharp International Competition in Las Vegas in April. Yet another chance for VCHS Varsity Cheer to Rock the house!

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