Hermitage Squigglet Cheerleading Squad takes first in competition

Feb. 8—HERMITAGE — The Hermitage Squigglet Cheerleading Squad closed out 2023 by taking first place at a local competition.

The squad, which included 17 girls aged 6 to 8 years old, placed first in the non-stunt cheer competition known as the Thiel College Tomcat Spirit Classic on Dec. 16, 2023, at Hickory High School, Hermitage.

John Sarandrea, owner of Rita's in Hermitage, sponsored the girls by purchasing them medals.

Second graders included Corinne Rodrigues, Mackenzie Clark, Alicia Steen, Dylan Evans, Kaiya Groce, Blakely Powell and Hailey Baker.

Third graders included Mira Kornbau, Brynn Chiovitti, Bella Collins, Rory Hamilton, Harlow Bonner, Alexis McClafferty, Chelsea Bartholomew, AvaLee Titus, Andi Gaglardi, and Ava Cruz.

Parent Jayne Kornbau thanked Rita's and Sarandrea for the support.

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