Lansing State Journal

Published February 19, 2006

[ From
the Ingham County Community News ]

Mason cheerleaders defend title in league
competition

MASON - The Mason Varsity Competitive Cheer Team defended
their CAAC League Championship Title by defeating both Lakewood
and Dewitt in their final league competition on Feb. 11 in St. Johns.

Going into the League Finals all three teams were tied for
first place after their first two league meets. After the first round all
three teams were tied with a score of 185.5. Mason pushed ahead with their
round two performance and took an 8.5 point lead
over Lakewood
and a 9.8 point lead over Dewitt.

Round three had all three teams giving an amazing performance
where Lakewood
scored 301, Dewitt 300 and Mason 297. In the end Mason retained their lead
and the League Championship Title with a total score of 683.3 points.

Receiving All-league honors are Seniors Rachel Fosburg, Tricia Wickens, and
Sarah Howe, Juniors Alicia Cogswell and Caroline
Archer, and Sophomore Rachel Smith. Honorable Mention went to Senior Erica
Waltz, Junior Katie Mather, and Sophomores Becca
Bradfield and Adrienne Waltz.

Mason will be competing at the Regional Competition in Brooklyn on March 4 at 10 a.m. The two highest
scoring teams will compete with the best in the state at the State Finals
being held on March 11 at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids at 6
p.m.