CHEER CHAMPS: JV, Varsity sweep at Blue
Devil Invite

Monday, February 05, 2007

By Jeremy Speer, Sports Editor

GAYLORD - Coach Ronda
Davis has had some strong cheerleading squads during her time as varsity
coach.

She admits that this
year's team could be one of her best.

"This is the
hardest working team that I've ever had," Davis said. "They are so talented with
gymnastics and are the most athletic."

The Blue Devils showed
these characteristics Thursday with a breezing victory at the Blue Devil
Invitational.

Gaylord's flashy routines
put them miles ahead of second-place Traverse City West and third-place
Alpena.

It was a great day for the
Gaylord program as the Devils' junior varsity team also took first place.

"I am so proud of
these girls," Davis
said. "A lot of girls have made some big self-sacrifices
for this team and I couldn't be happier for them."

The Gaylord varsity was
forced to scramble at the last minute when Kayleen
Lambert came down with an injury Wednesday. Brittany Hughes stepped right and
filled her spot to perfection, Davis
said.

Davis bestowed much of the team's success to her
assistant, Jessica Davis.

Bellaire won the Division
4 competition, followed by Onaway, Inland
Lakes and Central Lake.

The Blue Devils have
competitions in Mount Pleasant, Houghton Lake
and Breckenridge upcoming before competing in Regionals in Mount Pleasant. Davis said the Regional is the toughest in
the state.

"Only two teams will
advance to the state finals," she said. "We're hoping to be one of
them."