COMPETITIVE CHEER
2014 Competitive Cheer State Finalists
Front Row L-R: Coach Kelly Netzley, Paige Glazier, Alexis Coppens, Alanna Peake, Coach Courtney Schiller, Coach Melissa Keenan
Back Row L-R: Meagan Playford, Ashley Rich, Hannah Harkrader, Karli Good, Samantha Brandi, Vyky Lamblin
This team ended their season with the highest finish in school history. After winning their conference and district titles, the team competed in regionals at Mason High School, qualifying for the State Final competition. At the State Finals, the team pulled from fourth to second place following the second round of competition, and earned the highest score in their third round cheer. They would remain in second place, falling by only two points to Michigan Center.
Seniors Alanna Peake, Paige Glazier, and Alexis Coppens, as well as sophomore Samantha Brandi were named first-team All-State. Paige Glazier was also named Competitive Cheerleader of the Year by the Saginaw News. The team of nine girls was coached by Courtney Schiller, Kelly Netzley, and Melissa Keenan.