Grinnell HS Cheer/Dance, Stunt teams earn top honors

      Members of the Grinnell High School Coed Cheer/Dance Team competed at the ICCA State Championships at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jacobson Building, on Saturday, Nov. 4, where the team finished fifth in the cheer/dance coed division. Pictured are, from left, front row: Ketsia Kiphanzu, Cailyn Grabe, Madie Fenner, Natalie Thompson, Catherine Schubert, Jaxzon Parker, Will Dahlby Albright. Back row: Coach Jordyn Loiselle, Kimber Stark, Ian Hammond, Ava Morris, Zaria Luckett, Elisabeth Kelley-Chown (alternate) and Coach Sarah Dahlby Albright.

By J.O. Parker
 
     Members of Grinnell High School Cheer/Dance team had a strong showing at the ICCA State Championship at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jacobson Building on Saturday, Nov. 4.
     Grinnell sent three teams to the ICCA State Championship. The all-girl stunt group placed 11th in Class 3A while the coed stunt team finished in third place. The coed cheer/dance team earned fifth place honors in the competition. The cheer team is coached by Sarah Dahlby Albright along with Coach Jordyn Loiselle.

     The Grinnell High School Coed Stunt Group placed third at state. They are, from left: Ian Durr (assist), Madie Fenner (flyer), and Will Dahlby Albright (base).

      The Grinnell High School Cheer/Dance All-Girl Stunt Team placed 11th in Class 3A. They are, from left: Cailyn Grabe, Ketsia Kiphanzu, Catherine Schubert, Kimber Stark, Zaria Luckett and Elisabeth Kelley-Chown (alternate).