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Lincoln-Way East Cheerleading Captures Eighth State Championship

The team competed at the state championships Feb. 6-7 in Bloomington.

The school celebrated the team's win with a parade and trophy presentation on Sunday.
The school celebrated the team's win with a parade and trophy presentation on Sunday. (Lincoln-Way D210)

FRANKFORT, IL — The Lincoln-Way East varsity cheer team captured the Class 3A competitive cheer state championship after competing Feb. 6-7 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

The school celebrated the team's win with a parade and trophy presentation on Sunday.

The District said this was the eighth state title for the program, which has previously won state championships in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

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