October 24, 2011
Press Release
THINK DETROIT PAL CHEERLEADERS PUT ON A SHOW AT 25TH ANNUAL CHEERLEADING COMPETITION
Detroit, Mich – On Sunday, October 23, Think Detroit PAL held its 25th Annual Cheerleading Competition at Calihan Hall on the campus of U of D Mercy. Nearly 1,000 girls participated in the event that they have been looking forward to for months. The young ladies put in hours of work, and it all paid off in what was a truly exciting event for the girls and for all of those who attended.
The event gained publicity across Metro Detroit as Fox 2’s Roop Raj broadcasted live from Calihan Hall prior to the competition. WDIV Channel 4 sent a cameraperson out to the event as well. The event began with the singing of the National Anthem by TDP cheerleader LaBrenda Brown and TDP cheer coach Tammy Similey.
The competition consisted of the A, B, and C-Team cheerleading squads, but the respective D-Team squads were able to perform prior to the contest beginning.
Regardless of the results, we want to congratulate all of the girls on a great showing.
Results:
C-Team Level I
1. Southfield Jayhawks
2. Westside Steelers
3. Eastside Bengals
4. Detroit Giants
C-Team Level II
1. Detroit Broncos
2. West Seven Rams
3. Eastside Cowboys
4. Northwest Cougars
B-Team Level I
1. Eastside Falcons
2. Eastside Tigers
3. Eastside Bengals
4. North Detroit Jets
B-Team Level II
1. West Seven Rams
2. Detroit Broncos
3. Northwest Cougars
4. Westside Steelers
A-Team Level I
1. Eastside Saints
2. Detroit Giants
3. Detroit Dragons
4. Detroit Vikings
A-Team Level II
1. West Seven Rams
2. Northwest Cougars
3. Detroit Broncos
4. Eastside Falcons
Team Spirit Award – Eastside Tigers
Unity Banner Winner – West Seven Rams
Cheerleader of the Year – Vanessa Booth (West Seven Rams)
High Point Award – West Seven Rams A-Team (414 points)
Think Detroit PAL was formed in 2006 with the merger of Think Detroit Inc. and the Detroit Police Athletic League. In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Think Detroit PAL builds character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership development programs. In 2010, Think Detroit PAL served over 10,000 girls and boys through 10 sports, making it one of the largest youth organizations in the state of Michigan. More than 80 cents of each dollar donated to Think Detroit PAL goes directly into programming.
For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please contact Think Detroit PAL at 313-833-1600 or on the web at www.thinkdetroitpal.org.
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