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Jackson cheerleading wins its third state title in four years

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The Jackson Indians won the Class 6A Large state title on Oct. 24 with a final score of 81.7, 5.1 ahead of second place. It's their third state championship in four years. The Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association title is Jackson's first since 2024.

Jackson's state win came by a wide margin

81.7
final score in the Class 6A Large title win
5.1
points ahead of second place
3
state titles in the last four years

Source: The Cash-Book Journal

Seniors Haidyn Wormington (backstop) and Bella Ivie (jumps) earned Class 6A All-State honors. Ivie, who was part of the title team after last year's miss, said the loss made this win mean more.

4all-state medals for senior Bella Ivie

Ivie finished her high school career a four-time all-state medalist and is now a three-time state champion.

Source: The Cash-Book Journal

“I think winning my junior year wouldn't have made this win as special without learning what it is to lose.”

Bella Ivie, Jackson senior
  • East Carter: first in Class 1A Large, fourth straight title
  • Kelly: second in Class 2A Small
  • Sikeston: second in Class 4A Small
  • Notre Dame: third in Class 2A Large
  • Cape Central: seventh in Class 4A Small

Sources: The Cash-Book Journal, kfvs12.com

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