Arapahoe Cheers take 3rd at League

Jake Reed and Andrew Carlson

On Wednesday night, every cheer team in the Centennial League met at Sitting Eagle Gymnasium for the League championship event. Backed by a large Warrior crowd, Arapahoe Varsity Cheers (led by captains Hannah Wood, 12; Zoie Baker, 12; Marlo Cheever, 12; and Gigi Ruggiero, 12) placed 3rd overall, behind Eaglecrest and Grandview. Junior Varsity likewise came in 2nd.

The state championship for cheer will be hosted on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Denver Coliseum, where the Warriors are anticipated to fight competitively for a high ranking.