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Published Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Opinion
There's a sports dynasty at Northgate High School
Editorial
If you want to talk about a high school sports dynasty, in our community you can start with Northgate High School's Viking cheerleaders. During the past weekend the team won its third consecutive state cheerleading championship during competition at the Columbus Civic Center.
The Northgate team's three-peat is a first in the top Class AAAAA cheerleading, and next year the Vikings will go for four in a row. Four consecutive state cheerleading championships has been accomplished by two other schools in lower classifications.
Northgate cheerleading coach Sarah Frazier said the competition has never been tougher, but, "It felt right (Saturday) ... I talked with our seniors before we performed, and we all said that there was just something in the air. It all came together during warm-ups."
This third state championship is particularly deserving for the North Coweta school. It's a clear indication that the cheerleading team was committed to the hard work and long hours of practice that goes with producing champions.
Preparation goes back to the spring, when tryouts were held. The summer months were dominated by conditioning and continued with three-hour practice sessions since the beginning of school in August.
Is cheerleading a sport? You betcha. And this Northgate team can be proud of its accomplishments -- three consecutive state championships and counting.
Congratulations, champs.
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No offense Hawk supporter but Heritage can not compete with Newnan,EC, or Northgate. The private school league isn't the same but congratulations are in order for the success Heritage has had but unfortunately, there is no comparison.
Posted by David at 12:10 AM
This program is simply amazing! Not only have they won three state titles in a row, but they missed a fourth by 1 point! The average person has no idea how hard these athletes work and what they endure over the course of the season to compete at the highest level in this sport. These girls sacrifice their entire summer, then practice for 2-3 hours daily once school begins. They work incredibly hard to be the best, and that is just what they are, THE BEST!
Congratulations lady Vikings on a well deserved 3-Peat!
Posted by VICE Fan at 1:52 PM
Take a look at the Cross Country, Tennis and Soccer programs at The Heritage School. 18 team state championships in these sports in the last 15 years.
Posted by Hawk Supporter at 12:24 PM
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Congrats!
11/24/2009
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Congrats Viking cheer athletes on your 3-peat. In a subjective sport, the only way to dominate is to take the subjectiveness out of it by being head and shoulders above the rest. Leave no room for comparison! No one could argue that you were champions. Your performance was "magic!" Congratulations to ALL the girls and your hardworking coaches Sarah Frazier, Amanda Arnold, Patrick Wright and choreographer Happy Hooper for creating the magic this year.
Posted by Viking Fan at 6:09 PM