Morris wins first state cheer title in school history


The Morris cheerleading squad maintained their first-place position after Friday's prelims at the IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals to win this year's championship trophy.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Members of the Morris High School competitive cheerleading team strike a pose during their performance at this year’s state cheerleading championships on Saturday. Earning a 96.14, nearly a two-point lead over their nearest competitor during Friday’s preliminary competition, the Morris Varsity Cheer Team went on to take the title on Saturday with an even better score of 96.60, taking home the program’s first state championship trophy in the sport. Story and more photos coming later this week.

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TAGS: 2026 IHSA cheerleading champions, Morris Varsity Cheer Team, Class 2A cheerleading state champions, competitive cheerleading, Morris Class 2A state champions


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