Cheer wins competition

Jonika Ringling, Editor-in-Chief|March 3, 2017

LHS cheerleaders took first in the Love Cheer competition Feb. 11 at North Idaho College in Coeur dAlene. The team placed first in show, stunt and pom.
  According to senior cheerleader Lizzi Surby, before competition the team shuts their eyes and listens to the music for their upcoming performance. This helps them visualize their routine successfully.
  “I think they are learning to work better together and appreciate eachothers strengths,” said cheer coach Heidi Hagen.
Jessi Earle, junior,  agreed.
  “The team encourages each other very well and I am proud that we have the energy we do while on the mats,” Earle said.
  The JV Bengal cheer team also placed first in their category.
   “I have seen lots of improvement in the JV team over the course of the season,” said Hagen.
  The Love Cheer competition marked the end of the JV season.
  The varsity cheer teams next competition is at districts in Post Falls Feb. 25. The team will compete in show, stunt, pom and sideline.
  The district event is the first time in the season the team will compete in sideline.
  Earle said she felt excited to compete in sideline because, “One of our best skills is leading the crowd to cheer for the Bengals.”
   The top half of placing teams at districts will move onto state, March 18 at the Ford Idaho Center. According to Hagen, Lewiston is expected to qualify in all events.