OPINION: Is cheerleading a sport?
By Mackenzie Corcoran In light of the second season of the hit, Netflix docuseries Cheer being released, the legitimacy of cheerleading being a sport is coming to the light once again. While it is not officially recognized by the NCAA as a sport, I believe that it should be and it should be common knowledge […]
BHS ‘Cheer Buddies’ creates opportunities for VTP students
By Caroline Hager and Ellie Alholm Batavia High School’s new program, “Cheer Buddies,” is a partnership between the cheer team and BHS VTP (Vocational Transition Program) that helps students with intellectual disabilities or Autism cheer. Their first basketball game that they will be cheering at is on Nov. 30. Students from VTP will be participating […]
Burken recovers from concussion, returns to cheer
By Abby Kent Head injuries; a scary concept for all, but a reality for Freshman Junior Varsity cheerleader Caty Burken. One day about two months ago a fluke accident caused her to suffer her first serious injury – a concussion. Even after going through such a scary experience, Burken doesn’t let it stop her and […]