Teams from several conferences convened at Schoolcraft High School for the SAC Varsity Competitive Cheer Jamboree. Six teams were involved in Division 3 and eleven including Schoolcraft competed in Division 4. Each team cheered three times in front many supportive fans and eight MHSAA judges who critiqued their every move and cheer.
After the first round and a short break, the teams made their way back onto the floor to continue their competition. In Division 3, Allegan held the lead at 212.8 with Parchment in 2nd with 201.2 points and Buchanan in 3rd with 195.0 points. In Division 4, the early lead was held by Coloma at 207.1 points followed closely by Delton Kellogg at 200.3 and Schoolcraft with 191.0. Teams were judged in several areas: projection and voice loud and clear; the crowd’s response of engagement; sharp motion with clean technique; synchronization of the entire team; and energy and enthusiasm. Jumps were judged on height, body position, timing, and uniformity.
Schoolcraft was really able to shine in Round 2, feeding off the crowd’s energy and a great show of unity. The 2nd round scores were tallied, and the top three teams in each division held onto their spots starting the 3rd and final round. Division 3 was Allegan, Parchment and Buchanan.
The third and final round highlighted more of the team acrobatics with tumbling and pyramids. Flyers were tossed into the air while the bases caught them as they came back down. After all the competitions, the teams gathered on the mat to wait to hear the scores and places.
Division 3 finishers: In 6th place was Dowagiac with 540.40 points, 5th place was Berrien Springs with 550.26, 4th was South Haven 572.96, 3rd place was Parchment with 630.64 points, 2nd place was Buchanan with 634.70 points, and the winner was Allegan with a total of 684.34 points.
Division 4 finishers: in 11th place was Comstock with 308.32 points, 10th was Constantine at 460.94, 9th place Bloomingdale at 472.00 points, 8th Fennville 474.98, 7th was Hartford with 491.60, 6th Bangor at 502.78 total points, 5th overall Gobles at 556.10, White Pigeon finished in 4th place with 582.70, 3rd Schoolcraft at 621.80 total, 2nd Delton Kellogg with 623.52 and finishing first overall was Coloma High School with a total point score of 661.42.
