The letters ‘C’, ‘N’, ‘H’, ‘S’, fly through the air on banners of blue. As Nationals emerges, the competition cheerleaders begin training for the season. Cheer coach Sarah Frasier explains what the team is working towards.

“We are looking forward to a successful competition season,” Frasier said. “Our hope is to score higher than we did last year at the same competitions that we attended, as well as placing higher in our division at Nationals in Orlando, FL. We want to continuously improve each time we practice and compete.”

Frasier noted the girls’ work ethic, energy, and passion towards their sport..

“These girls are special,” Frasier said. Their energy, attitude, positivity, and passion towards what they do does not go unnoticed. It’s electric. They are cheerleaders for everyone… not just for themselves.”

Frasier spoke of the importance for the team to work together and be positive.

“We want to continuously do better and improve at all of our competitions, then we have to continuously do better and improve at our practices, as well,” Frasier said. “We have to allow ourselves to get out of our comfort zones and try something different that will make the team better.”

Senior Cami Kleffman explains her goals for the team’s season.

“Almost everyone on the team was on the team last year so we’re a step ahead because we know what we’re doing,” Kleffman said.

Junior Lily Miller noted how her coaches affect the team’s motivation and goals.

“Our coaches have made it our motto to ‘be that team,’ meaning we need to be the team that others look up to at competitions, and this has motivated us a lot so far,” Miller said.

Frasier spoke of the girls’ passion for cheerleading, and how it impacts her coaching.

“They are all motivating, positive, determined, fun, and kind girls,” Frasier said. “This makes coaching a lot more fun and rewarding when you have athletes that truly care about each other and how they perform.”

Kleffman explained the team’s final goal for the season.

“[Our coaches] mention nationals a lot to keep it in our minds as the ultimate goal this season,” Kleffman said.

Miller noted the energy that the team has created this year.

“This season, it feels like everyone is more dedicated and wants us to succeed more than ever before,” Miller said.