Cheerleaders Take Top Honors At Comp
The Stanley Blue Jay Cheer team competed in the winter State Competition on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Minot at Minot North High School. Before leaving, the team got a traditional Blue Jay send off, led by the police department and fire department as they headed off to Minot.
The Timeout routine took first place with members Laylah Wilson, Kassi Meinen, Italia Rodriguez, Natalia Cox, Ziva Ottesen, Lacie Meyer, Amelia Jackson, Laura Rivera, Sarah Hoffman, Harlee Goertz, Breanna Istilart, River Nardacci, Rylee Littlecreek, Lizzie Nelson, Laney Jackson, Ashley Ellis and Avery Ellis.
The Cheer and Dance Routine took first place with members Italia Rodriguez, Natalia Cox, Ziva Ottesen, Lacie Meyer, Amelia Jackson, Laura Rivera, Harlee Goertz, Breanna Istilart, River Nardacci, Rylee Littlecreek, Lizzie Nelson, Laney Jackson, Ashley Ellis and Avery Ellis.
In Jump Off Laney Jackson took first place and Lizzie Nelson took fifth place.
The team had two members compete in the Top Sideline division. River Nardacci placed fourth and Rylee Littlecreek placed fifth.
Two groups participated in the Stunt group routine division. Barbies in the Books including Harlee Goertz, Lizzie Nelson, Laney Jackson, Ashley Ellis and Avery Ellis took first place. Stranger Danger stunt group included Lacie Meyer, Amelia Jackson, River Nardacci, Rylee Littlecreek and Breanna Istilart, taking second place.
The Cheer team is grateful for the police department/officer Raph and the fire department/firemen Jake Smith and Ty Taylor for the escort out of town and for those that lined the streets to wish us well! They would also like to thank all their supporters including parents, families, friends, the school and administration, and the Blue Jay Boosters for their continued support of our team. The Cheer team is coached by Amy Littlecreek, Jill Ellis and Brenna Williams.