The Russell County High School cheerleaders are regional champions and are headed to state competition in two divisions.
The Lakers won the Region 2 championship in the KHSAA COED Traditional division, which features a two-and-a-half-minute routine. Russell County also placed third in the Game Day division, earning another berth in the state competition.
The regional competition was held Saturday at Owensboro High School.
The Lakers will now prepare for the KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships, scheduled for December 11th and 12th at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester.
According to the KHSAA’s announced schedule, the COED division will compete during the second session on Saturday, December 12th. A detailed schedule will be finalized after all regional competitions are complete.
Russell County will take both a regional championship and two state qualifying performances into next month’s competition. (photo credit: Russell County Laker Cheerleaders)