Friday, November 06, 2009
Read Mountain Middle School Cheerleaders at the Battle of Byrd
Photo courtsey of John Adams
(Back Row) Taylor Gusler, Claire Gross, Scottie Lynch, Paige Wright, Kaylie Bowen, Valerie Lentini. (Center Row) Annie Barranco, Kayla Penner, Jessica Hogan, Jordan Smith, Lauren Parshall, Callie Cook. (Front Row) Brittanie Frie, Bailee Brumfield, Elena Lupacchino, Lindsey Owens, Kaley Roshitsh.
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On Saturday, Oct. 10, the William Byrd Middle and High School Cheerleading Booster Clubs sponsored the 2nd Annual Cheer Competition, "The Battle at Byrd. Cheering 4 a Cure!" directed by Lanny West at William Byrd High School. A total of 22 teams competed in several different divisions, from Recreation to High School. Teams traveled from as far as three hours away to compete. Read Mountain Middle School competed and placed 2nd in their division.
The girls are coached by Angela Myers and Kim DiVirgilio, both RMMS teachers. While the numbers aren't final, this competition raised over $4,000 for Research and Awareness of Breast Cancer. Planning is already in the works for next year's competition.
The Nokona Renegades, headquartered in Eagle Rock, finished its 2009 season by winning the 14-and-under National Softball Association (NSA) Fall State Tournament over the weekend in Salem. The Renegades were undefeated in the tournament, and notched their second consecutive championship in fall play. The Renegades outscored their opponents 30-4 in winning this last tournament.
-- Submitted by Jules Sowder
