Mt. Vernon High School cheerleaders take first place at regional competition; headed to state in December

Over this past weekend, the Mt. Vernon High School cheerleaders competed at a regional competition
in Kansas City, and thanks to their first place finish and receiving the title of MCCA West Regional 2 Large
champions, secured their trip to state competition to be held in Cape Girardeau in December. Pictured
above are, front row: Kaleigh Scrivner, Rylee Simons, Teah Ray, Ella Newman, Faith Rycraft, Lexi Weldy, Kylie Thompson, Shelby Pendleton, Nina Cowherd, Amari Tudor and Ximenna Esquivel; back row: Coach Kaylynn Pennell, Natalie Barker, Maddie Schubert, Rae Downing, Marin Rutledge, Reese Barrett, Bailey Marquis, Ashlyn Mathews, Audrey Bittle, Hannah Bushman and Coach Laura Baugh. (Submitted photo)