The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal competitive cheer team is coming off a fourth place finish at the state competition in 2021, and was only a few points away from second place. This year’s squad returns 18 of the 22 members from a year ago and adds four new cheerleaders to bring the team total to 22 members again.
The squad is led by four strong seniors Briar Hansen, Ella Swift, Aubrey Hansen, and Ella Griffin. B. Hansen has been a part of the team for six seasons, and Swift has been on the team for five.
“I am very excited for this team. They have shown a lot of strength, hard work, and dedication during our first couple of weeks of practice. We are further along with our routine than we have been in the past, which gives us more time for perfecting our skills. The girls are performing some advanced level stunts, and we have some up and coming tumblers blossoming. I am looking forward to seeing what this season has in store for this great group of girls,” said head coach Cami Bacon.
The Cardinals will have their first performance at their own St Mary Invite on Monday, August 29th.
