Otsego
cheer looks for more success

By Jason Wesseldyk

Sports Editor

Wednesday,
December 10, 2008

Junior Jordan Reeber
(top) is one of eight returning letter winners for the Otsego competitive
cheer team. (File photo)

Last year the Otsego
competitive cheer team enjoyed a dream season.

Not only did the Bulldogs win Wolverine Conference and regional
championships, but they also earned a top-10 showing at the Division 2 state
finals with their ninth-place finish.

And while she knows matching that level of success this year will be no easy
task, Otsego coach Nicole Durr believes her team is
poised to have another solid season.

“It should be a fun year,” said Durr,
who earned Regional Coach of the Year honors a year ago. “This team is
very strong in all aspects and they have great chemistry. They are very
motivated and have set many goals for this season, including to repeat as
Wolverine Conference champs and to advance to the state finals for the third
straight year. “

Otsego’s eight returning letter winners will anchor its squad.

Back are seniors Kaila Schmitt and Emily Stack; juniors Rebekah
Greene, Jordan Reeber and Alex Watkins; and
sophomores Sarah Brennan, Chelsi Hoisington and
Ashley Markley.

Four newcomers—senior
Chelsie Johnson, junior Olivia Dennis, sophomore
Brittany Dake and freshman Kayla
Ledford—round out the roster.

“The eight returning letter winners are a very solid core, with
tremendous experience and talent,” Durr said.
“The four newcomers bring exciting new dimensions to our team.

“All three of our cheers are high in difficulty and will be exciting
for our fans to watch.”