The Coon Rapids High School cheer team is revving up to represent Minnesota at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Florida. Having clinched the state title for the first time in the school's history, the Cardinals are gearing up to make their mark on the national stage.
The triumphant squad captured first place in the coed non-tumbling team category at the Minnesota State Cheerleading Association Competition in late January. Their historic win entitles them to take their high-flying spirit to the upcoming national competition scheduled to run from February 9-12 at the most magical place on Earth – the Walt Disney World Resort, as detailed by an announcement on the Coon Rapids municipal website.
Prior to their departure, local supporters, including Coon Rapids Mayor Jerry Koch, gathered for a special send-off celebration. The mayor expressed his pride and extended well-wishes to the team: "We are just thankful to be here and we are just so appreciative we were invited," Mayor Koch said in an interview. "We just want to encourage you all to go to Florida and have a great, great time and represent us well."
The Cardinals Cheer Team, comprising 13 girls and 4 boys, embarks on this national quest with the support and the hopes of their community firmly in their grasp. Their journey from state champions to a potential national triumph paints the portrait of a dedicated team eager to showcase their prowess amid the country's top cheerleading talents. With the competition just on the horizon, Coon Rapids shows its true colors in rallying behind their hometown heroes. We certainly wish the team all the best in the national competition.
