Orlando, FL – The Indian Hills Cheer & Dance team is set to take on the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and the University World Cup Cheerleading (UWCC) Championships this weekend at the Walt Disney Resorts.
The Warriors will make their debut Friday morning with their semifinal performance for Game Day nationals at 10:20 AM. Indian Hills will perform its traditional routine on Saturday at 2:34 PM before closing out the weekend with its first-ever performance on the world stage, competing in the UWCC Elite Super Coed Division at 4:16 PM.
All performances can be seen live via Varsity TV via a subscription. WATCH LIVE
"I'm really excited to be traveling to nationals with this team," stated sophomore Ceyera Jensen. "The routines we're taking this year have more difficulty in them than the previous years I've been on the team. I'm excited to see how this team will perform and represent Indian Hills. This team has been truly supportive of each other and I feel we understand the meaning of doing what's best for the team. Even with all the nerves I know will be going on backstage, I'm excited to see how being on stage and coming off stage will bond and bring this team even closer together for the next days of performing. I think this team has a lot of potential and skills and I cannot wait to see how we support each other and how we can perform under the pressure of being judged on the national stage."
"Nationals is just a fun and exciting experience," stated sophomore Jasmine Hughes. "Not only do you get to compete, but you get to grow relationships with your teammates more than ever."
"I am excited to be traveling to Florida to compete at Nationals after all the work we have put into our routines this year," added sophomore Jason Shepard.
"This team has improved so much over this year. We are ready to take the stage and show off our routines," stated Stephanie Pierce.
"I'm very excited to be competing as a second year cheerleader," added sophomore Emma Strayer. "I have a better idea of what to expect competition-wise and I feel pumped to show our routine. We have great difficulty and, more importantly, fantastic team dynamic and energy. I have full confidence in our abilities to hit our routine well and make everyone proud."
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