Cheerleaders advance to Ky. competition


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Russell Middle School cheerleaders have participated in two area competitions. The first was a UCA hosted competition where they earned a bid to Disney Nationals in Feb. in two categories; 2.5 routine and Game Day. The second competition was KAPOS hosted where the squad received first in the region in medium Middle School Team. They will move on to compete at state. Shown are, Emmy Holley, Thea Rice, Mya Carter, Aly Hurst, Blakely Monty, Kylie Duncil, Faith Biggs, Alex Smith, Jaiden Kirk, Anna White, Avery Mull, Olivia Burney, Kaylie Conley, McKenzie Haggard, Layla Carlisle, Celia Monty, Jada Hodges, Kailyn Washington, Peyton Ventura, Kendall Queen, Madison Carver, Elaina Boggs, and Marley Hutchinson. The team is coached by Head coach Holly Music, Assistant coaches Sharon Lambert, Andrea Dean, and Katie Gillum.