From Practice to Nationals: Gem City Cheer Squads Chase the Title
Both of Gem City’s All-Star Cheer Squads are preparing to take the national stage! After months of dedication and determination, these talented athletes are ready to showcase their skills.
Both teams kicked off their season in June last summer, putting in long hours of practice and competing in four invitationals to earn their spots at Nationals. Now, it’s time for the ultimate challenge!
The senior squad is coached by Hope Huff and Ashley Schralla. The youth squad is coached by Haley Epperson and Christian Klingele. You can read more about our all star cheer program here.
Gem City Phoenix – Level 2 Elite Senior Squad
Phoenix will be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for their Nationals competition on April 5. This senior squad has demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and unwavering determination. Representing Gem City with pride, their roster includes:
- Kinsey Baker, 13, Quincy
- Dorothy Boehmer, 15, Pittsfield
- Ava Freesmeyer, 14, Pittsfield
- Lily Gerard, 14, Pittsfield
- Ashton Gilbert, 15, Quincy
- Remmi Hoerr, 14, Taylor
- Christian Klingele, 18, Plainville
- Jostyn Koch, 13, Quincy
- McKenzee Mellon, 16, Quincy
- Rylee Mellon, 19, Quincy
- Irelyn Plenge, 17, Kahoka
- Ellisyn Stratman, 13, Quincy
- Gwen Terstriep, 13, Quincy
- Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson, 12, Payson
- Sylvia Winking, 13, Quincy
Gem City Diamonds – Level 1 Elite Youth Squad
The Diamonds will shine bright in Des Moines, Iowa, for their Nationals competition on April 12. This youth squad’s dedication and enthusiasm have been evident all season long. We can’t wait to see them sparkle on the mat! The squad members are:
- Hattie Armontrout, 8, Palmyra
- Emalyn Bailey, 9, Plymouth
- Jamie Burton, 11, Quincy
- Charley Denton, 11, Liberty
- Audrianna Howe, 8, Quincy
- Ruby Krueger, 10, Quincy
- Payton Palmer, 12, Clarksville
- Kolbie Schutte, 8, Quincy
- Brekyn Sharp, 9, Taylor
- Skye Turner, 8, Camp Point
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson, 9, Payson
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson, 9, Payson
- Raelynn Weatherford, 11, Quincy
We are so excited to cheer on both squads as they compete on the national stage. Your Gem City family is behind you every step of the way. Go Phoenix! Go Diamonds!
