Monday, February 3, 2020
On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Rufus King varsity cheer team finished second in the Game Day division at the Brookfield Blast Cheerleading competition. Over 40 schools competed at Brookfield Central High School.
King, a first-time competitor in the Game Day division, put together a routine that was not only recognized by the Universal Cheer Association judges on hand, but also earned the Generals an invite to the 2021 UCA Nationals Cheer competition.
In the meantime, King will take their talents to the WACPC State Tournament on Feb. 21-22 in Watertown, Wis. King has now qualified for 10 straight state tournaments, including a fourth-place finish in the Cheer Dance division at state last year. King took first in the Cheer Dance division in both 2016 and 2017.
King will join 18 other schools from around Wisconsin in the 2020 Cheer Dance division.
"I am proud of this team because of their resilience," varsity head coach Veronica Bohannon said.
"The seniors have had an especially challenging time as many of the dynamics of the team changed. Only five members of last season’s team returned this year. This team’s leaders were patient and determined to bring us back to the top ranks."
The King Cheer team is truly a family environment. The entire coaching staff consists of King alums, including Bohannon, assistant coach Robin Anderson, junior varsity coach Jamisha Gladney, and junior varsity assistant coach Ryonna Hendricks. By establishing a blue and gold pipeline from the mat to the sidelines, King Cheer has been able to build on its past successes.
Congratulations to the 2019-20 King Cheer squad, and good luck at the state tournament!