Armorel cheerleaders compete in UCA Camp

By Joseph Fondren 

Sports Connection Team 

The Armorel Tigers Varsity Cheerleaders competed in the UCA Cheer Camp July 22-24 at the Gymnasium on the campus of the Armorel School District.

Ten of the 14 cheerleaders were selected All-American and the entire team was rewarded with the possibility to perform during the halftime of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 1, 2025. 

Members of the Tigers cheer squad include: 

Emily Brackin, Isabell Wicker, Adrianna Robinson, Leah Givens, Bethany Razer, Emily Lloyd, Kylee Tillman, Hadlee Ruddick, Maddie Hopper, Lynley Gilliam, Skylar Stallings, Libby Vandyke, Allie Femera, and Kenlee Windle. 

The 10 selected as All- American were Givens, Lloyd, Razer, Tillman, Hopper, Gilliam, Stallings, Vandyke, Femera, and Windle. 

While also being included in the Citrus Bowl the 10 All-Americans also have the opportunity to perform at select parades across the world. 

The parades include: Orlando Thanksgiving Tour at Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 26-29; Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 26-29; Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade on Dec. 3-9; or London New Year’s Day Parade on Dec. 26, 2024- Jan. 2, 2025. 

Several Tigers were given individual awards for their work throughout the camp. 

The awards included: Ruddick - Dancing Diva; Gilliam - Happy Camper; Stallings and Wicker - Camper of the Day; Robinson and Brackin - Most Improved. 

The Armorel School District posted on their Facebook page, “Congratulations to the Senior High Cheerleaders for receiving a superior ranking for their performances at camp this week! Several athletes qualified for All-American and received individual awards for their hard work! Way to go Tigers!”