Riley Mielak- Mustang Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The Lakewood Ranch High School competition cheer team is gearing up for an exciting season with 11 athletes making the team.

This year, the team is stepping out of its comfort zone and switching from traditional cheer to a new division called Game Day.

With new challenges ahead, the girls are ready to grow, build friendships, and make memories together.

Junior captain Anna Heuss is especially excited about what this season has in store.

“I’m so excited to get to experience and grow with this new division and get to know all these girls and create so many friendships,” Heuss said.

For senior captain Maddy Huffman, this season is even more meaningful as she prepares for her final year of high school cheer.

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“With this being my senior year, I couldn’t be happier or more excited to do it with these girls and can’t wait to make many memories,” Huffman said.

Junior captain Seraphina Brodsk said, "I'm really excited about being a caption this season and I can't wait for the year to kick off and just have and amazing season.”

Their first event is a head-to-head competition against Cardinal Mooney on November 7, followed by United Cheer Association (UCA) Regionals on December 5.

The team's biggest competition will be Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) States on February 26, where the girls hope to showcase their hard work and dedication.

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