The Republic varsity cheerleading squad finished third at the 2009 Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association’s state competition. Republic competed in the 4A small-squad division, along with 16 other teams. Grain Valley won the championship, and Cassville finished second.
Teams are judged in tumbling, creativity, spirit and energy, crowd leadership, and other areas.
Republic’s squad qualified for State with a 2nd-place finish at the State Regional Competition August 8th at Willard.
