Tate Cheerleaders Take Second Best In The State

February 8, 2013

The Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders took second best in the state during the recent FHSAA State Cheerleading Competition in Kissimmee.

After competing in the preliminary round against 14 teams, Tate advanced to final four before taking the title of state runner-up. This was highest finish in the five years of competing at the FHSAA state compeition. The team trained for the event since tryouts in April 2012and began working on the competition routine in September.

The Tate Varsity Cheerleaders are coached by Andrea Howey, who has been coaching the varsity program since 2009. Members of the varsity team are: Sarah Al-Qahtani, Sarah Baxter, Lauren Chavers, Kaylee Coots, Katie Cutting, Brooke Fowler, Ashley Gozalka, Corissa Hammer, DeAnna Jernigan, Kirstyn Johnson, Jordan McGowan, Lauren McKinnon, Shelby Miller, Maranda Milstead, Alie Phillips and Brooke Vincent.

Pictured: The Tate High School Varsity cheerleaders. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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10 Responses to “Tate Cheerleaders Take Second Best In The State”

  1. Jennifer Ness on February 9th, 2013 11:06 pm

    Congratulations Lady Aggies! You all are so talented and I have loved watching and hearing about all your accomplishments as a team! To all of the SENIORS — Awesome win!! I wish you all the best of luck as you continue your journeys in life! Cheering has been your life, your passion, & your 2nd family! Cherish all of the memories you all have shared through the years!

    Love you all!!
    The Ness Family <3

  2. JSCS on February 9th, 2013 9:40 am

    What a beautiful group of VERY talented young ladies.

    As a former Aggie, I know Tate is very proud of your accomplishments.

  3. Nancy Perry on February 9th, 2013 8:39 am

    Congratulations Lady Aggies!! What an accomplishment. Your community, district, and Ernest Ward Middle School faculty, staff, students, and administration is proud of you!!!

  4. Kevin Cutting on February 8th, 2013 5:12 pm

    I am so proud of all you young ladies. What a great way to leave your mark and set the bar high for the ones following you. I am so glad Katie had the opportunity to shear this important part of her life with all of you. I wish you all the best future possible and hope you all keep in touch. I love you Katie.

  5. Barb Baxter on February 8th, 2013 1:38 pm

    I am so proud of you all!!! You deserve the best…what a great way for the seniors to end their high school cheerleading career. You are all amazing girls and I had a blast being with you:)

  6. Debbie M on February 8th, 2013 10:45 am

    Amazing group of girls, inside and out, athletic and brains too!!!
    We are so proud and happy for you. Senior girls, thats is how you finish your senior year!!!

  7. Lexie on February 8th, 2013 10:41 am

    So proud of those girls!

  8. Katie C. on February 8th, 2013 9:13 am

    Awe! Thank you Mr. O :)

  9. Packy Mitchell on February 8th, 2013 8:45 am

    Another awesome accomplishment for the AGGIES!!!!! Way to go Ladies…..
    Proud of all of you !!!!!!

  10. Louis O'Rear on February 8th, 2013 8:13 am

    Nice going, ladies! I am very proud of you! I noticed something…I taught 13 of you science! See? I always told you that you would need science one day! I figure part of your success is due to the science and physics concepts of friction, momentum, gravity, centripetal force, centrifugal force, and unbalanced forces you learned in class. Oh, and hours and hours (and hours) of practice, support from your parents, superior coaching, responsibility, an unmatched work ethic, a supreme believe in yourself, and an unyielding faith. All of this can only come together and bind the team with a team effort. (And don’t forget your virtues of honesty, self-control, courage, love, responsibility, and integrity!). Your represent your school and community like no others! Love you girls!
    Mr. O

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