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Big Lake Cheerleaders raise money for nationals

The Big Lake Cheer Booster Club is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Gess What’s Cookin’. This fundraiser is to support the Big Lake Cheerleading Varsity Gameday and Varsity Competition teams, and their journey to compete at Nationals March 23-25.

The team will host a pancake breakfast on Valentine’s Day. To-go orders will be available as well as dine in!  Costs will be $10 per regular pancake breakfast, and $12 per potato pancake breakfast.

Donations and proceeds received will be used to reduce the costs of the Big Lake Cheerleading Varsity Performance Teams to attend Nationals.

For more information on the pancake breatfast, go to https://fb.me/e/21laXre3h.

Earning a Spot at Nationals

On Oct. 31, the Varsity Gameday and Varsity Competition teams competed at the MN Regional competition. 

“There were some significant setbacks and obstacles that had occurred this last week, and even the hours before we left to compete,” said coach Derek Nelson. “Our athletes took ownership of their routines, and through their passion, skills and teamwork were able to accomplish some incredible things.”

Varsity Competition team took first in their division, which was a difficult task. They scored a 78.17 (raw score of 81.67) out of 100, an impressive score and a record for the team at regions.

Varsity Gameday took second in their division, and second overall within the Gameday Nontumble category. They scored a 91 out of 100, a record for the entire program. 

Both teams faced Nationally ranked programs, and through their resiliency, determination and teamwork, they found success.