Old Quarry Cheerleaders Finish Second in State Championships

—Submitted by Old Quarry Middle School

Old Quarry Middle School competition cheerleaders, coached by Mrs. Laurie Saulys and Mrs. Daryl Mercer, brought home the second place trophy from the annual IESA State Cheerleading Championships held at the Peoria Civic Center. Competing in the very difficult Medium division, the team went against 18 other teams in this division to bring home the second place trophy.

Performing a very difficult, three-minute routine which showcased their skills in tumbling, stunting, dance, cheer, and jumps, the girls gave a solid performance that secured them runner-up status to the state champions from Yorkville.

The team previously competed in two other tournaments, earning a second place trophy from the Bolingbrook Competition and first place from the Buffalo Grove Competition. Next up is a competition at Eisenhower Jr. High on February 7, and the conference tournament on February 21.

The team consists of 8th graders Julianna DeSantis, Abbie Griffin, Abby Ryan, Autumn Senecal, Claire Stone and Marrisa Wantroba; 7th graders Abbey Ascolani, Kyra Feltz, Ava Grubb, Haley Nash, Claire O’Malley, and Morgan Wrublik; 6th graders Lilia DeSantis, Jane Ferguson, Shea Gardner, Hannah Nagel, and Lina Rita.