The ACS Varsity Cheerleading Team has been named the 2023 National Champion in The ONE Varsity Intermediate School Cheer Division, in an announcement released on May 20. This is the second consecutive year that the ACS Cheer Team has received this prestigious title, making school history once again.

A panel of judges chose the National Champions in several divisions and levels after holding a virtual round of competition where they reviewed video footage of the routines of the ACS Cheer Team and other teams who had competed at regional competitions this spring. The ACS Cheer Team had won first place in their category at The ONE Cheer and Dance Finals held April 1-2 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In both the April and Finals rounds of competition this spring, the scoring was based on execution, technique and degree of difficulty, as well as the ability to inspire a crowd.

“The moment we won, the only thought running through my head was how much I love this team and how we have become a family,” said head coach Morgan Gibson. “To see the dedication, hard work, and long hours of practice from each team member come to fruition in the form of a national championship is amazing and I want to commend my assistant coach, Michelle Wheeler, and each team member for their efforts.”

Congratulations to the members of the 2023 Cheer Team: Ashlee Alford, Ava Barberio, Annalena DiMaio, Rebecca DeMaio, April Eaves, Gianna Flynn, Mackenzie Flynn, Makenzie Fresh, Emily Johnson, Grace Johnson, Abigail Kelley, Ava Lombardi Autumn Loo, Kiara Loo, Tara McCorkle, Heather Milstead, Mia Morales, Madeline Neill, Chelsie Richards, Haven Sanchez, and Makayla Tomlinson. The manager is Jadelyn Maurer.