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school cheer teams that are in our general area. So in this issue of Gridiron Girls, we’d like to spotlight the varsity cheer teams of North Pike, Franklin County High School, Parklane Academy and Copiah Academy. These programs cover the counties of Pike, Franklin and Copiah, all of
which are neighboring counties of Lincoln We felt that these programs had stories that needed to be told as well, and we are happy to tell them.
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t was amazing to see the great success and attention that the first issue of Gridiron Girls garnered highlighting the eight schools and their respective cheer teams in the area of Lincoln County and some surrounding counties. The response was so overwhelmingly positive and for that, we are so grateful and excited for the future of this publication for many years to come Something we wanted to do in response to that result was to continue our initial mission of the publication and to shed a light on the hard work put in by some more of the high
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t’s incredibly special to be able to find what you love to do at a very young age and to have the support system
adventure as a Pioneer cheerleader, as well as returning to the gym she knows as home, Mississippi Spirit after taking two years off. “Madison is a kid that I can always trust to do what is asked of her. She has grown and matured so much over the last few years and she makes me proud daily with the school cheerleading as she became a member of the North Pike Middle School cheerleading team her seventh grade year. She would learn and grow as an athlete before transferring to Parklane Academy her freshmen year. Having felt in a sort of athletic “slump,” this is when Madison’s love for the sport was reignited, with her new to pursue it. For Madison Loper and cheerleading that definitely rang true and that love was fostered by the unwavering support from her mother, Tera McGovern. Beginning her all star cheerleading journey at Gym of Dreams, Madison joined Mississippi Spirit in their first year of being open in 2015 and her adoration and respect for the sport grew with every competition win, tumbling skill mastered or new stunt that she nailed. Madison was very involved in the gym, competing on two teams, one as a flyer and one as a base, displaying her versatility as an athlete, for many seasons. Madison also was introduced to the world of
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commences. There are still lots of milestones to be had and memories to be made though for Madison and the Pioneer varsity cheer team and for her all star team, Mississippi Spirit Fire and we can’t wait to see it. We are so proud of this young lady and applaud her contributions to the sport of cheerleading and are pleased to name Madison Jene Loper as the Profile of an Athlete for this issue of Gridiron Girls.
hard work she continues to put in, bettering herself as an athlete," says Zachary Cain, owner and head coach at Mississippi Spirit who has coached Madison for almost a decade now.
Some of Madison’s cheerleading highlights over the past few years are Parklane recently beating North Pike in their football game this year, winning All Star Worlds with Mississippi Spirit in 2022, and getting to know her new teammates this season. Singing with her cheer team, the football team and the band after every game every Friday night, memories made and bonds shared on the sidelines and even practices preparing for pep rallies are among some of the many things Madison will miss about being a Pioneer cheerleader when this season
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t's finally here . . . everyone's favorite time of the year: Friday Night Lights. The excitement builds with every hour leading up to Friday and the fun and momentous activities of gameday on the horizon. It's so easy to get caught up in the hussle and bussle of your own traditions and to forget some key points. If you haven't already realized, as a cheerleader, you are in turn a role model. It is your job to represent yourself, your team and your school in a positive light at all times. Actions speak louder than words, and being a leader isn't about the position or the title, it's about truly encompassing what it means in In everything that you do, always try your best to SET the example and not BE the example. Encourage your team mates and peers to rise to the occasion and the expectance of coaches and team leaders, while also making sure you are adhering to those things as well. When you're on the field, in the school hallways, or even readying your lipstick in the bathroom mirror, always remember there is a little girl watching who wants to be just like you one day. Remember that.
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traditions is being a 100% NCA school as opposed to attending UCA or another cheerleading camp instruction company. Multiple incredible Jag athletes went on
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After a strong showing at NCA Camp this summer, the Jag cheerleaders press on for a season they won't forget.
COACH A former Jag cheerleader herself, Pounds does an amazing job of strengthening North Pike traditions
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to become NCAStaff members following graduation in previous seasons. This summer, the Jags atttended NCA Camp and after a long yet rewarding week, celebrated the victories of their hard work, coming home with 4 AllAmerican nominations, 1 All American recipient and also won the the Top Team Band Chant division for high school, which is an awesome accomplishment, especially being at a camp of that size. The Jags have a multitude of new material to debut during football season..
program that truly is rich in its traditions is North Pike High School. One of those many
Having won the coveted state title in 2007, then again in the varsity coed division in 2011 under the coaching of Jennifer Forman Swindle, maybe this is the year for the Jaguars to take the title back. They have competed in both the Traditional and Gameday categories throughout the past few seasons, with last year being strictly gameday.
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North Pike is known for the large crowd it draws for their annual Mini Cheer Camp. It has been a tradition and milestone in the season of a Jaguar for many years. It also gives the upcoming squad a chance to show off some of what you will be seeing during the impending school year.
In the past 40 years of Jaguar cheerleading, there have only been FOUR COACHES - Brenda Anders, Julie Robison, Jennifer Forman Swindle and current coach Angela Jenkins Pounds.
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Franklin County High School Varsity turns up the heat to wow crowds this season
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THE BULLDOGS ARE BACK IN ACTION he bulldogs of the Franklin County Varsity cheerleading
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T team have had quite the busy summer, practicing stunt skills and sideline situations, fundraising, and bonding and strengthening connections with their team. Although missing some athletes due to an away volleyball game, these girls set a strong pace for their upcoming season at Meet the Bulldogs and gave us a glimpse of what we can potentially expect to see this season on Friday Nights at 340 Edison St S in Meadville, MS.
Angela Chance is a diehard supporter of the Franklin County Bulldogs, making her an excellent choice to lead thisteam. KELLY
Bulldog Varsity, shown to the left, doing an awesome job of effective crowd leading, pumping up the Bulldog Nation for the upcoming football season to begin. A crowd
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ver in McComb, MS at Parklane Academy, the talented and skilled varsity cheerleaders are busy in preparation for another explosive football season. The cheerleading program at this s
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school is strong, building on the impressive previous seasons success. When just glancing at the roster for this season, great expectations can immediately be had for what this team will accomplish this season. Their senior class features elite athletes like flyer Madison Loper, bases Karlee Chiasson and Jansyn Hollis and Kaylea Wagner, who is a powerhouse athlete making her return to the sport of cheerleading this season. Junior class also coming in strong with Ruth Bishop and Greenlie Moak, who are dynamite athletes and the sophomore class features strong underclassmen like Charlotte Parker and Maryn Hollis.
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S Somethinginterestingtoseewouldbe the ladies of Parklane varsity at a traditional UCA or NCA summer camp, as opposed to the home camps they have done as of recent years. With
The talent in Need Nation continues to grow with each season, and this year is no exception.
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Gridiron Girls Pg 13 MAIS SPIRIT COMPETITION Parklane varsity has competed in the annual MAIS Spirit Competition for a number of years, having some success at the event. Their routine is choreographed by Duane Meilstrup and Katie Paulk Bell and they will be competing in the gameday category this year at the event in September. KAITLYN SMITH U S M PIONEER ALUMATTHE NEXTLEVEL 2022 GRADUATES
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Pioneer Varsity put a lot of emphasis on skills and stunt and pyramid work in their routines for pep rallies and half time performances. The squad also has loads of impressive tumbling that they frequently display during performances as well. With so many athletes who can perform elite it can definitely give this team an others.
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Carpenter's style of coaching and experience in the sport have been an excellent addition to the cheerleading program at Copiah.
Copiah Academy continues thriving and building on traditions of season past.
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The Colonels are lead by former Copiah Academy cheerleader and UCA Staff member, , Kaylie Carpenter. Carpenter was a dynamite athlete in her day, and has implemented some major positives to the Colonels gameday procedures as a squad, including a much larger focus on stunt work on the sidelines. She is assited by Madeline Price
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Wvarsity team at Copiah Academy has there should be no question about positive leadership from the upperclassmen. Lucky for the rookies and . to the athletes who are new to this program, there is no shortage of talent and experience in this group of young ladies.. This class features Bayleigh
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Hood who has an extensive history in all star cheerleading, as well as Alayna Channel and Taylor Marx. While having nine seniors on one team may can present some differing of opinions at times, it certainly motivates the athetes to push themselves harder.
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The squad attended UCA camp this summer at the University of Mississippi. They received 3rd place for their Camp cheer, Blue Ribbon for camp routine, and a SuperiRoutine, Gold Ribbon for sideline. There were also SEVEN athletes on varsity to be named UCA All-Americans - Liz Lingle, Alayna Channell, Chelsey Belton, Olivia Girault, Taylor Marx, Emily Keith, Presley Yoakum.
Copiah Academy Varsity won the MAIS State title in 2017 and 2018 in the Traditional Non Tumble category. The squad's routine was choroegaphedbyZachary Cain both years and was under the direction of Corin Granger and Wendy Lingle as cheer coach. They competed in the Gameday division in 2021 and will compete in 2022 aswell.
A big milestone and great way to kick off the season as a Colonel cheerleader is the annual elementary cheer camp which is held each summer and open to Copiah students. This camp gives all the little Colonels the chance to work with the varsity cheerleaders. It always draws a big crowd and is celebrated by all the kids participating as well as the athletes themselves.
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