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Tate High Welcomes Home State Champ Cheerleaders; WFHS Also Places At State

The Tate Aggies cheered for their state champion cheerleaders as they returned home from Gainesville Friday afternoon.

The Aggie cheerleaders won the Florida High School Athletic Association Region Small Coed Championship Thursday. They are the first squad from Tate High School or Escambia County to take first place in their division since Pine Forest won that honor in the 80s, according to the Escambia County School District. They are also the first Escambia district squad to win since cheerleading was recognized as a sport and included in the FHSAA competitions.

“Congratulations to our Coed State Champion cheerleading Team. Coach White, Coach Wiggins, and all of the cheerleaders did an amazing job,” said Tate High School’s Principal Rick Shackle. “Again, congratulations on being state champions and your immeasurable efforts.”

“I’m so proud of the work these athletes have put in this year,” said Coach Morgan White, who spent four years as an Aggie cheerleader. “We’ve had many trials and hurdles they’ve had to endure, but their resiliency and love for their school continues to push these athletes forward. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Tate High School cheer program.”

The Aggie cheerleaders will travel to Orlando’s Wide World of Sports for the UCA High School Nationals February 8-11.

Tate Aggie cheerleaders are Kyndell Ammons, Morgan Austin, Jonah Cass, Bailey Carter, Shelby Fleming, Isabella Floyd, Kensley Foley Hagyn Helton, Payton Herring, Madeline Hughes, Erin Johnson, Elena Lucci, Abi Manoso, Keaden Martin, Kyndal Milsted, Ashlyn NeSmith, Madelyn Ray, Emma Romero, Payton Simmons, Ariyana Wyatt, Krysanne Hagen – co-captain, Emilee Potter – co-captain, and Kennedy Bellard – captain. This year’s head coach is Morgan White and the assistant coach is Annie Wiggins.

The cheer squad from West Florida High School also traveled to the State Championships in Gainesville to compete in the Class 1A Large Varsity category and they took second place for the second year in a row.

“We are extremely proud of our West Florida varsity cheerleaders. Their hard work and dedication is both admired and appreciated,” said West Florida High School’s Principal Shenna Payne.

West Florida cheerleaders are Alyssa Albertson, Sarah Albertson Taylor Bailey, Lanie Brown. Chloe Claxton, Madison Couture, Chloe Douglas, Amanda Klemm, Saniyah Marioneaux, Jazmine Olsen, Haley Pratt, Erica Ragsdale, Nadiya Reeves, Zaniya Royster, Kalista Russell, Kaylin Russell Alexis Shaw, Alyssa Tran, Savannah Young, Destiney Larkins — co-captain, Jada Lee – captain, and coach is Stacie Hammer

Both squads have been invited to attend and be recognized at an upcoming school board meeting.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.