McGill cheerleaders second at PCA championships

By The McGill Tribune

The McGill cheerleading team placed second in the all-girl division at the Power Cheerleading Association's University and Open National Cheerleading Championships in Brampton, Ontario, last weekend, equalling its best showing at the annual event.

The Martlets finished with 1014.5 points, 144.5 points behind the Wilfrid Laurier Hawks.

Each team performed one two-and-a-half minute routine of jumps, tumbling, and stunting in the first round, and repeated the same routine in the final round. McGill was in second place after the first round and maintained their standing through the competition.

The Martlets' success in Brampton came after a disappointing start to their competition season at an invitational at Andre Grasset College on November 22, where they finished third behind the University of Montreal Carabins and the Sherbrooke University Vert et Or.

The Redmen are coached by Tracy Calabrice and assistant Sofia Guay. The team is led by co-captains Lauran Gibson and Kaylea Howarth and Junior Captain Rachel Cotton (Howarth is also the Tribune's Online Editor). They will compete for a final time this academic year at a U.S. event in March.