CHEERING
Dexter captures Eastern Maine Class C crown
Last modified Jan. 28, 2012, at 7:15 p.m.
BANGOR — The Dexter Tigers clawed their way to the top and captured the Eastern Maine Class C cheerleading title Saturday, barely escaping the hot pursuit of the Central Red Devils at the Bangor Auditorium.
The Tigers earned 134.6 points, springing above their competitors with strong, solid jumps. The Red Devils of Corinth came close to the Tigers with a score of 133.
The six top teams will go on to compete in the state championships on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Augusta Civic Center.
Other state qualifiers include third-place Sumner of East Sullivan (129), followed by Orono (125.7), defending state champion Houlton (123.2), and Calais (110.9).
Teams that did not qualify for the state championships were Penquis of Milo (104.9), Bucksport (101.9), Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln (98.9), Narraguagus of Harrington (97.5), Lee Academy (94.1), and George Stevens Academy of Blue Hill (85.3).
Dexter, which finished fifth in last year’s EM Class C regional, is coached by Kacie Ladd. Team members are Jessica Chabot, Shayna Fogg, Taylor Goulette, Ansalewit Laughton, David McKusick, Danielle Mower, Hillary Mower, Whitney Mower, Mackenzie Peatfield, Harley Ponte, Madison Provost, Emily Sevey, Matthew Stanhope, Sarah Ann Vigue, Danielle Whitten, Aaliyah Williams, Savannah Wintle, and Alex Wulf.
