Key Highlights
- "I think a lot of them were nervous, but we've been working on this for months now, and it's just getting through those nerves.
- I think overall they did an amazing job."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Battle in the Desert consisted of multiple cheer teams in the middle and high school levels, with each team competing against similar age groups.
- The coach said it was highly competitive at the middle school level, but the Spartans managed to win over the judges out of around 40 other performances. The Spartans also had the opportunity to watch the Moses Lake High School cheer team compete and earn first at the high school level, which Kelley said is something inspiring to both her and the team as they move forward this season."I have a lot of eighth graders this year, and I would say a fair few are interested in continuing in the sport in high school.
- That just makes me proud," she said.
- "I went to our high school, and I was on the cheer team, so I love that they want to continue this."One of the key aspects of cheer that the coach said the team works on year-round is building their confidence.