Usually high school cheerleading squads encourage “other” teams to do their best. Last Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center it was their turn to be cheered on. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) hosted high schools from around the state who came to compete for titles in Junior Varsity and Varsity categories.
How do they compete? Each team creates an original 2-1/2 minute routine that must include a pyramid, tumble sequence, a 1 minute cheer, and a dance all set to an original mix of music. These routines are then scored with deductions for falls and imperfect tumbling, with points added for originality and synchronicity.
In Small Varsity (under 15 athletes) Athens Drive finished 2nd. Competing against 18 other teams, Cary High ( Medium Varsity, 15-17 team members) finished 6th with a great routine scoring 240 points and a bid to Nationals. Leesville Road knocked it out of the park with their first place finish in that category.
Holly Springs High competed in Large Varsity (18-19 athletes) and scored 255 to earn a second place behind Weddington High from Mathews, NC.
Madison Keesling flies high for Green Hope Falcons
Green Hope almost scratched after key flyer Cristen Harden sprained her ankle Friday night during practice. Coach Nicole Reed called an early Saturday morning practice to rework the routine and the team managed to come out in 5th with 237.5 points in Super Varsity (20-21 athletes). Cardinal Gibbons was edged out and surprised by Broughton High who won with a perfect routine.
Many of these teams will meet again at the Tri-9 competition on Thursday, December 3rd at Holly Springs High School and again in the spring for the Wake County Cheer competition. Time enough for them to work out any kinks hopefully recover from injuries.
Once again, Michael McLoone has shared some his fantastic sports pictures with CaryCitizen. This time, it’s Cary High vs. Green Hope in soccer. (more…)
The rain held off and two local Cary high school bands performed at the West Johnston High School Invitational Marching Band Competition this past Saturday, October 10. Both Green Hope High School and Cary High School bands performed extremely well and there was only 1.9 points separating the final scores!
Photo by Scott Carrera
Green Hope performed their “The Road Less Travelled” show and received many awards in the top AAAA division: 1st place Drum Major, 1st place Percussion, 2nd place Marching; 3rd place Color Guard, 3rd place Music and 3rd place Effect and Overall award. Some of the judge’s comments included: “Very nice approach to the instruments! (percussion)” “GREAT! (Woodwind accuracy)” “Well done front ensemble” “Tone Quality++ (woodwinds)”,“Good (emotion generated and maturity—color guard” “Strong woodwind feature moments” and “Enjoyed show!”
photo by Scott Carrera
Congratulations to the Cary High School band which was awarded overall Grand Champion of the evening of the 17 schools’ bands. Also, in the AAAA division, Cary’s “American Revolution” show was also received top honors of 1st place. Other awards included: 1st place Color Guard, 1st place Marching, 1st place Music, 2nd place Drum Major; and 2nd place Overall Effect.
Cape Fear High School’s “Hola a Dios” performance came in second in the AAAA Division overall and received the People’s Choice award with their colorful show and bird cage props! Chapel Hill High School also participated in the top AAAA Divison with their show based on “Fiddler on the Roof.” West Johnston did a performance of their “Modern Gothic” show. It was a great autumn evening to watch all of our talented youths and congratulations to all of them!
The air was mild and dry for Green Hope Homecoming 09. The Navy SEALs parachuted into Falcon Stadium, Danny’s Barbeque served up dinner, the band played, the cheerleaders, dance team and twirlers all contributed to the spirit, and yes, there was a football game.
In its best offensive showing of the season, Green Hope put 25 points on the board, but it wasn’t enough to stop crosstown rival Cary High from walking away with a win, 25-40.
Still, it was a great night. GHHS quarterback Willl Nassif connected with Blake Scott for a couple of TDs. The band was sharp, the spirit was high, the Seals found the turf and the ‘que was outstanding.
Unconfirmed reports indicated that somebody painted the Green Hope rock.
Photos by Chris Adamczyk. Story edited by Hal Goodtree.
Editor’s Note: One of the area’s best known photojournalists, Michael McLoone, shared his photos from Friday night’s football game between Cary High School and Sanderson with CaryCitizen.
CHS won the contest 32-7 at home.
Above: Cary High School football players huddle around their head coach Ben Colstad before the kickoff against Sanderson High School.
Above: Cary High School running back Deandre Henry, left attempts to turn the corner as Sanderson High School player Daniel Kurtz in the first quarter.
Above: Cary High School receiver Lucas Edmisten catches and over the shoulder pass from quarterback Nicholas Lansing in the second half to put the Imps up 24-7 with the two point conversion.
Photo illustration by Hal Goodtree from photos on the Cary High Football Facebook page
According to the Rocky Mount Telegram, the Northern Nash football squad controlled the tempo, the line of scrimmage and just about every statistical category in their home opener against Cary High. They still lost 7-0.
By all measures, it was a close contest. But the Knights had a couple of penalties and gave up a big play and that was the difference.
What does this game say about the Imps – toughness.
Cary High varsity football plays Sanderson at home this Friday, September 4.
