Cheering All-Academic Belfast—Malia DeGracia-Beadling, Jillian Webster, Breanne White. Brunswick—Sophie Frizzle. Hampden Academy—Ariana Fairbrother, Lydia Powers. Lawrence—Kaylee Greenleaf, Alexis Harding, Ramona McDonald, Amarie Sam. Lewiston—Patricia Hale, Myla Physic. MCI—Caleigh Chase, Celine Jung, Abigail Rowell. Morse—Anna Booth. Mt. Blue—Avery Oliver. Nokomis—Amber Haining. Oxford Hills—Chloe Corbett, Abigail Trundy. Waterville—Mandy Zhang. Winslow—Addison Benavente, Karleigh Marcoux, Madisyn Pendexter. Boys Cross […]
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Youth cheering program builds momentum in Bethel
An official cheering program at Telstar High School isn’t in the works yet, but these kids hope their enthusiasm for the sport will spread.
Watch cheerleaders discuss fun, challenges of Lobster Bowl prep
The state’s top high school cheerleaders are in Auburn this week preparing new routine with new friends for Saturday’s game.
Lewiston, Lisbon/St. Dom’s, Ellsworth repeat as state cheering champions
All state champs from previous year defend titles for first time since 2000.
Gray-New Gloucester, Lisbon/St. Dominic, Scarborough capture regional cheering titles
The Patriots (B South) and Greyhounds (C South) successfully defend their titles, and Lewiston repeats in Class A North.
Cheering teams handle the pressure at championships
Lewiston (KVAC A), Lisbon (MVC) and Gray-New Gloucester (WMC) repeat, while Lawrence (KVAC B) wins its 1st conference crown since 1991.
2024-25 cheering preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Kaitlyn Woods (second year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Top returners: Senior — Madeline Huggins; Sophomores — Aalyiah Bowie, Natalie Desjardins, Kendall Daigle Key losses: Shanoy Brown, Ariana Gonzales, Joseph Scott Promising newcomers: Senior — Tessah LeClerc; Sophomores — Samantha Searles, Makenzie Daigle; Freshmen — Colbie Page, Kaydence Daigle, MaryJane Child Season outlook: With a lot […]
What does it take to win a cheerleading state championship? Ask Maine’s coaches
Coaches say building a winning routine starts early and depends on athletes who are coachable and hard-working.
Watch: Cheerleaders putting skills together for Lobster Bowl routine
Cheer specialists from throughout the state joining forces this week at Central Maine Community College in Auburn to prepare for Saturday’s performance.