Cheer tryouts were hosted on April 29 for the 2026-2027 school year. Tryouts were for any girl in grades 5-11 interested in cheering for the Varsity and junior high teams next season. Cheerleaders who were trying out chose a tryout time and performed in the upper gymnasium.
Participants were grouped in groups of up to five participants, and the tryout lasted about 10 minutes. There were also tryout clinics available on April 15 and 22, where participants could learn the material, practice their skills, and receive pointers and guidance from the coaches. Tryouts were closed to everyone except judges, coaches, and participants.
“After getting my feet wet last year, I am most excited to see the cheer program hit new goals. This summer, we will be attending and showcasing at a UCA camp. We have also registered for our first competition! This year will be full of firsts, with a learning curve, but I am excited about where we are heading. Our cheer roster has been posted, and we have several eager cheerleaders this season ready to SHINE and represent Purple Pride,” said Coach Liana Baker.
The junior high squad will be Macie McDonald, Shyla Chavez, Ja’Kyla Sturgeon, Railey Nuetzmann, Ansleigh Campbell, Allyson Raines, Brinley Emmons, Abigail White, Adriana Skinner, Lindyn Hamilton, London Mavronicles, Laykin Seals, Kalilah Sharp, and Jaelynn Raisor.
Cheering Varsity next season will be Harper Brace, Lydia Fulkerson, Charlee Ashley, Izabella Flick, Rhianna Chavez, Emilee Burton, Chloe Flannery, Madison Wilson, Natalie Coble, Haylin Sjoerdsma, Emma Bradley, and Haylee Mathis.
Practices for the new squads begin this summer.
