COMPETITIVE CHEER SCOUTING REPORTS

Wednesday,
January 5, 2007

Compiled by Leah Soubly

Division 1

Kalamazoo Central Maroon Giants

Coach: Deveta
Gardner (4th year).

Last year: Finished 13th
at regional.

Returning letterwinners: Britney Schiedel
(Sr.), Ranisha Haynes (Sr.), Kiara
Hewitt (Jr.), Corrie Stewart (Jr.), Sara Siegel
(Jr.), Marquitta Roland (So.), Jasmine Rhodes
(So.), Charquearon McFerrin (Jr.).

Top newcomers: Sadiha Bennett (Jr.), Karen Crumell
(So.), Kimmy Hutchings (Fr.), Cassie Landwer (So.), Khara Moddy (Sr.), Alicia Vorva
(Sr.), Cierra Pitts (Jr.), Jorie
Simpson (Jr.), Aleigha Kelly (Fr.), Ashley Jones
(So.), Genice Payne (So.), Alena
Smith (So.).

Outlook: The squad has
grown by 10 members since last year and has some strong leadership in captain
Britney Schiedel, Ranisha
Haynes and Corrie Stewart, who all were named
all-conference last season.

Quoting the coach: ``I
think we are going to show some teams that we are going to be able to
compete. Gymnastics is always a really strong part of what we do. We are
working on pyramids and transitions as well.''

Loy Norrix Knights

Coach: Lori Bell (1st
year).

Last year: Finished 14th
at regional.

Returning letterwinners: Marla Bowser (Jr.), Alesha
Caper (So.).

Top newcomers: Ashley
Davis (So.), Danielle Beville (So.), La'Taja Buchanan (Sr.), Jessica Frost (Fr.), Michelle Harkness (Sr.), Raife Jackson
(So.), Elaine Neal (So.), Tyesha Powe (So.), Jakyla Pulley
(Fr.), Tieara Whitley (Fr.), Stefanie Woods (So.).

Outlook: The Knights are
in the process of rebuilding the squad, but are determined to elevate the
program. Focus is on gymnastics and increasing tumbling skills to prepare for
continued improvement.

Quoting the coach: ``Our
strong points are our vocals and our motions, and definitely our spirit. We
are just a team determined to be somebody. When they step out on that mat, I
want them to be positive and say `Judge, look at me.' ''

Portage Central Mustangs

Coach: Katie Brennan (3rd
year).

Last year: Finished 8th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Kerry Freeman (Sr.), Bri
Crow (Sr.), Alexis Ruder (Sr.), Michelle Sindelar
(Sr.), Michelle Smodic (Sr.), Jessica Hipskind (Sr.), Anna Veldman
(Sr.), Monica Janssen (Sr.), Mary Depoian (So.),
Jessica Voss (Sr.), Kelli Cody (Sr.), Heidi Lacey (Sr.), Courtney Bishop
(So.), Jordan Vansweden (So.), Shawna Seaburg (Jr.), Shelby Robinson (So.), Chelsea Malz (Jr.).

Top newcomer: Jocelyn Bertolina (Fr.).

Outlook: With last year's
team returning virtually intact, the Mustangs are hoping to win the
conference this year.

Quoting the coach: ``I
always tell the girls the goal is not to win competitions, but to just beat
our scores from the week before. I love my girls, they work really hard and I
am proud of them.''

Division 2

Plainwell Trojans

Coach: Sara Snow (3rd
year).

Last year: Finished 5th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Sarah Myles (Sr.), Kristen St. Arnold
(Sr.), Rachel Whitney (Sr.), Dharleyene Babcock
(Jr.), Courtney Bumgarner (Jr.), Felicia
Christopher (Jr.), Ashlin Hartfon
(Jr.), Amanda Slack (Jr.), Rebecca Wallace (Jr.), Heather Weaver (Jr.), Reese
Waldon (So.).

Top newcomers: Chrissy Loviska (Sr.), Gabby
Erickson (Jr.), Heather McFknin (Jr.), Jenelle Brazier (So.), Nikki Theodore (So.), Kayleyne Babcock (Fr.), Jacqueline Roberson (Fr.), Kayla Vallier (Fr.).

Outlook: With six more
members than last year, the Trojans have improved in experienced tumbling and
gymnastic skills. The squad is ranked ninth in Division 2.

Quoting the coach: ``We
are hoping to improve in our conference, we'd like
to win this year. And, to go to state. My core has been the same for three
years.''

Portage Northern Huskies

Coach: Heather Prentice
(1st year).

Last year: Finished 9th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Amanda Kocefas
(Sr.), Rebecca Chicoine (Sr.), Jessica Fisher
(Sr.), Kelsey Gonzalas (Sr.), Kelly Wilkinson
(Sr.), Danielle Beer (Jr.), Raquel Kruse (Jr.), Hannah
Smith (Jr.).

Top newcomers: Emily
Bainbridge (Jr.), Chelsea Lewis (Jr.), Ashley Barnum (So.), Jessica Belknap
(So.), Courtney Burland (So.), Crissy
Trowbridge (So.), Stafanie Serafano
(So.), Megan White (So.).

Outlook: Of eight
returnees, the Huskies welcomed back five seniors and are hoping to increase
the individual skill level.

Quoting the coach: ``(We want to) build a strong program at Northern that
represents our school and community with integrity and class.''

Sturgis Trojans

Coach: Lacie
Fisher (2nd year).

Last year: Finished 13th
at regional.

Returning letterwinners: Stephanie Dejarnatt
(Sr.), Christine Lalas (Sr.), Kameryn Stahr (Jr.), Stephanie Alldredge
(So.), Carmi Smoker (So.).

Top newcomers: Elsa Thomasma (Jr.), Jessica Hansman
(So.), Sha Moore (So.), Stephanie Armstrong, (Fr.),
Jaci Baker (Fr.), Rachelle Brown (Fr.), Rachelle
Courtney (Fr.), Amanda Shank (Fr.), Lakotah Spahr (Fr.).

Outlook: Although there
are many new faces this year, the Trojans are experienced in stunting and
plan to improve their tumbling skills.

Quoting the coach:
``Having a young team, I'm hoping to help them grow so they feel like they
have accomplished a lot this season. We are going to be very versatile with
them.''

Vicksburg Bulldogs

Coach: Amber Amend (3rd
year).

Last year: Finished 10th
at regional.

Returning letterwinners: Sara Palmer (Sr.), Lauren Barrett (Jr.),
Sam Kirkendall (Jr.), Sarah Larson (Jr.), Shana
Norris (Jr.), Lauren Robinson (Jr.), Darci Smittendorf (Jr.), Vanessa Piper (So.).

Top newcomers: Kiaya Loc (Jr.), Ariel Ramsey (Fr.), Shaylen
Laure (Fr), Alicia Hernandez (Jr.).

Outlook: Although they
lost their only two flyers, a handful of strong stunt girls return. Strengths
are in stunting and tumbling.

Quoting the coach: ``We
have more tumbling than we've ever had. This year we plan to do really big
things. I think it is going to be huge in the building aspect.''

Division 3

Allegan Tigers

Coach: Holly Billman (1st year).

Last year: Finished 2nd at
regional, 7th at state.

Returning letterwinners: Ali Beam (Jr.), Lacy Myers (Jr.), Whitney Banham (Sr.), Melissa Miller (Sr.), Amanda Schaendorf (Jr.), Chy Tomtkins (Sr.), Leslie Banber
(Jr.), Tara Bouwman (Sr.), Brit McKenney
(Jr.).

Top newcomers: Bri McKenney (So.), Jenna
Moreno (So.), Kayty Smith (So.), Amber Daniels
(So.), Allison Parliement (Jr.), Kristen Saintz (Jr.).

Outlook: The Tigers
welcomed back nine cheerleaders and are strongest in round three of
competitions. This season, the team was ranked ninth in the Division 3
rankings.

Quoting the coach: ``To be
in the top three in the Wolverine Conference and attend the state
championship is our goal. I have an amazing group of centers.''

Delton Panthers

Coach: Zoe
Reynolds (2nd year).

Last year: Finished 9th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Michelle Kramm
(Sr.), Jessica Sweat (Sr.), Laura Bortle (Sr.),
Nikki Dykgraaf (Sr.), Hillary Phelps (Sr.), Amanda
Flick (Sr.), Emma Garrison (Jr.), Sam Vandenburg
(Jr.), Jenny Arkwright (Jr.), Shelby Rouse (Jr.), Mandy Dye (So.).

Top newcomers: Danielle
Elkins (Sr.), Katie Robinson (So.), Chana Gherman (Fr.), Kara Phelps (Fr.).

Outlook: In the fifth year
as a competitive cheer team, the Panthers now have two opponents to compete
against in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Six seniors return from last
season.

Quoting the coach: ``I'm
hoping to push into the top five in regional, that's our goal. We have a lot
of strengths in our third and first rounds. I am hoping for a good season and
good competition.''

Otsego Bulldogs

Coach: Nicole Thompson
(3rd year).

Last year: Finished 3rd at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Amanda Hawley (Sr.), Samantha Meert (Sr.), Lauren Lincoln (Sr.), Samantha Murphey (Jr.), Devon Mudget
(Jr.), Tanika Evink
(Jr.), Emily Stack (So.).

Top newcomers: Tara Howe
(Sr.), Emily Rohr (Sr.), Lyndsey Banks (Jr.),
Keisha Johnson (Jr.), Kaila Shmitt (So.), Alex
Watkins (Fr.), Rebekah Greene (Fr.), Jordan Reeber (Fr.).

Outlook: With a strong
finish last season, the Bulldogs are hoping to be first in the conference and
regional to qualify for the state finals. The Bulldogs are ranked eighth in
Division 3.

Quoting the coach: ``I
have a lot of solid veterans and my rookies have tons of talent. Our round
three is solid as a rock this year, and our round two, which usually has not
been a very strong round, has improved by leaps and bounds.''

Paw Paw Redskins

Coach: Tracey Derhammer (1st year).

Last year: Not eligible
for postseason competition because it was Paw Paw's first season.

Returning letterwinners: Erika Haynor
(Sr.), Tammy Rindfield (Sr.), Kyleigh
Day (Jr.), Sara Salefske (Jr.), Rossi Fifelski (So.), Katelyn Shanley (So.), Katie Swinehart
(So.).

Top newcomers: Amanda
Fuller (Jr.), Christine Roper (Jr.), Christy Singleton (Jr.), Adrianne
Steward (Jr.), Laura Rogers (So.), Mary Teske
(So.), Melissa Wisneski (So.).

Outlook: The Redskins are
new to the Wolverine Conference this season, but they should be tough
competitors with new coach Derhammer, who is also
the Western Michigan University
cheer coach.

Quoting the coach: ``Their
strength is their enthusiasm. They are really excited about competing. I
always look to my seniors for leadership, but Kyleigh
Day and Sara Salefske will share in leading the
team along with Tammy Rindfield and Erika Haynor.''

Three Rivers Wildcats

Coach: Giovanna Sabatini
(3rd year).

Last year: Finished 7th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Kristen Bradley (Sr.), Brooke Carpenter
(Sr.), Kayla Henegar (Sr.), Sam Kipker
(Sr.), Krista Kulwicki (Sr.), Bridget Parsons
(Sr.), Jessica Pokomy (Sr.), Crystal Friel (Jr.), Beth Keith (Jr.), Tori
Steele (Jr.), Madison Ghema (Jr.), Alyssa Todd (Jr.).

Top newcomers: Morgan
Bradley (So.), Amy Stover (So.), Melissa Pokomy
(Fr.), Chelsey Roberts (Fr.).

Outlook: The Wildcats
return seven seniors and five juniors and have improved their tumbling
skills. Goals are to improve scores consistently in each round.

Quoting the coach: ``(There are) positive attitudes and motivation. The girls
really seem eager to kick off the season and move up in the Wolverine
Conference.''

Division 4

Bloomingdale Cardinals

Coaches: Randy Orr (3rd
year), Shannon Butler.

Last year: Finished 5th at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Amanda Powell (Sr.), Amanda Latham (Jr.),
Jessica Weis (Jr.), Amanda Dean (Jr.), Michelle Blacksten
(Jr.), Page Walters (Jr.).

Top newcomers: Caprice
Johnson (Fr.), Paige Lott (Fr.), Megan Kohert
(Fr.), Kayla Maggart (Fr.), Angelica Hurtado (Fr.).

Outlook: The Cardinals
began competitive cheer three years ago and are hoping to build on their
continued progress.

Quoting the coach: ``We
have experience now with our older kids and they are going to have to help
the new ones jell quickly if we are going to be successful. This team has the
potential to do great things if they stay focused and work hard.'' -- Orr.

Climax-Scotts Panthers

Coach: Jennifer Bingaman
(2nd year).

Last year: Finished 3rd at
regional.

Returning letterwinners: Patty Fitzpatrick (Sr.), Megan Scully
(So.).

Top newcomers: Heather
Earhart (So.), Sierra Furney (Jr.), Kaysee Heemstra (Fr.), Miranda
Heflin (So.), Alicia Johnson (So.), Caitlyn Sutherland (Fr.), Jammie Woods (Fr.).

Outlook: With only two girls exprienced in cheer
competition, the Panthers are focused on rebuilding. By the season's end, the
squad is hoping to have met all personal and team goals -- including making
an appereance at the state finals.

Quoting the coach: ``They
need to just become veterans of the sport. That is something that is the one
hurdle we need to get over and understand what competition is all about.''

Colon Magi

Coach: Jayne Sabaitis (3rd year).

Last year: Finished 1st at
regional, 5th at state.

Returning letterwinners: Keeley Boals (Sr.), Becca Downs (Sr.),
Autumn Rolin (Sr.), Melissa Thornton (Sr.), Karee Ducett (So.), Rachel Green (So.), Chante
Harris (So.).

Top newcomers: Kayla Boals (Fr.), Paige Thornton (Fr.), Alyssa Stoll (Fr.).

Outlook: Last year, the
Magi finished fifth at the state finals and claimed the regional title for
the first time in Colon's
history. The Magi are ranked sixth in the Division 4 rankings.

Quoting the coach: ``They
are hard-working and motivated. They are looking to move up in the finals --
just to do one step better than we did last year.''

Fennville Blackhawks

Coach: Jennifer Howard
(4th year).

Last year: Not eligible
for postseason competition because it was Fennville's first season.

Returning letterwinners: Brooklynn Lyons
(Jr.), Brittany Gillette (Jr.), Carol Murray
(So.), April Gillette (So.).

Top newcomers: Eyesenia Salinas (So.), Emily Gilbert (Fr.), Rebecca Fortenberry (Fr.), Elizabeth Gray (Fr.), Marisol Alvarez
(Fr.), Kayla Clements (So.), Mayra Grajeda (Fr.), Latasia Lewis (Jr.), Falynn Gracia (So.).

Outlook: Last year's debut
helped Fennville understand the competitive format. Behind the leadership of
captains Brooklynn Lyons and Carol Murray, the Blackhawks are looking for an improved season.

Quoting the coach: ``I
expect us to have a great year and an even better future. We are very excited
for our first competition.''

Gobles Tigers

Coach: Danielle Groth (1st year).

Last year: Finished 2nd at
regional, 6th at state.

Returning letterwinners: Lindsey Stinson (Sr.), Brooke Phillips
(Jr.), Tammy Smith (Jr.).

Top newcomers: Jaime Ehrmann (Sr.), Leah Storshanko
(Jr.), Kaitlyn Fabian (Jr.), Sarah Bowlby (Jr.), Shannon Ambs
(Jr.), Valerie Tyran (Fr.), Nikki Coryell (Fr.), Hailee Burke (Fr.), Jami Clark (Jr.), Andrea Nowman (Jr.).

Outlook: In its second
year as an MHSAA competitive cheer team, the Tigers are hoping to return to
the state meet with strengths in stunting and precision.

Quoting the coach: ``I
definitely have a very hard working group, which is a blessing. They come to
practice to work. I've never seen a group of girls so hard-working.''

Schoolcraft Eagles

Coach: Stephanie
Harrison-Willis (1st year).

Last year: Finished 4th at
regional, honorable mention at state.

Returning letterwinners: Tagan Marnell (Sr.), Tiffany Towne (Sr.), Amanda Raynes (Sr.), Amy Storteboom
(Jr.), Glenna Momany (Jr.), Paige Pelikan (So.), Lauren Seems (So.).

Outlook: Leadership will
come in the form if its seniors, as the team grew from eight to 12 members
this season.

Quoting the coach:
``Talent and hard work, gymnastics in the offseason
and 3/4 of the team (members) are at least one-year returning letterwinners.''