Youth cheer win 1st

— Youth Blackhawk cheerleaders won first place in the level 3 youth recreational cheer competition this weekend in Tulsa, Okla., and finished fourth overall out of 15 squads ranging from youth to senior high.

This squad is comprised of girls from fourth to sixth grades. Cheerleaders include Madison Deemer, Mackenzie France, Ashley Henson, Nicole Turner, Kimberly Ivy, Jamison Toms, Makenzie Shirley, Nakoa Manues, Lacy Pruitt, Briana Valderrama, Kaily Wiseley, Kiley West and Bridget Willis.

Coaches are Nikki VanDyke, Courtney Hurst and Zabrina Ellington. Coordinator is Dawnitta Henson.

Sports, Pages 9 on 02/01/2012