Comets take home third straight cheer dance title

A tradition of excellence continues for the cheerleading program at BCLUW High School, as the Comets took home their third straight title in the cheer dance category for their routine at the state championships in Des Moines on Saturday, November 5.
           
After winning in Class 1A the last two years, BCLUW bumped up to 2A and won again, besting 12 other schools in their class for the top prize. The Comets also had one stunt group win first place, and another took second. For coach Kelly Trinkle, winning a championship is just as sweet every year.
           
“I knew from the get go that we had a really good chance to win and a good group of returning girls,” she said. “It was a recipe for success from the beginning. It was awesome.”
 
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