Rugby places fourth
Rugby’s Cheer Team placed fourth at the recent NDCCLA Fall cheerleading competition in Fargo on Nov. 14.
The competition team included: seniors: Emerald Collins, Shelby Hageness, Erica Parcel; Juinors: Lindsey Hamilton, Rachel Allickson, Lexi Everson; Freshmen: Taylor Everson, Laura Harper, Ashley Houim, Tashal Trottier.
“We just weren’t on,’ said Kari St. Michel, cheer advisor. “We had a really good run through in the morning, but we couldn’t shake the nerves (in the competition).”
The squad did have some challenges to prepare for the competition, including changing its routine a few times.
Minot Ryan won the Class B title with North Prairie (Rolla-Rolette-Rock Lake-Wolford) runner-up and Velva third. Rugby has won the team title on five occassions.
Rugby did finish second in the stunt group competition. Team members were: Collins, Hageness, Hamilton, Allickson and T. Everson. The team also competed in the jump off.