Sandburg Jams Its Way to National Cheerleading Championship in Indy

Once was nice. Twice, was title-worthy.

“The team had two strong performances over the weekend,” Sandburg cheerleading coach Mike Bruce said following the Eagles’ national championship effort at the Jamfest Cheer Super Nationals.

“We were very proud of their effort and energy level on stage. We look forward to improving our performance level as we enter the IHSA state series.”

Sandburg gained the national title in the high school non-spring floor division. Bruce said about 25 high school teams competed for hardware at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Jan. 13-15.

The Eagles finished with a score of 91.97 and were named grand champions (highest score of all teams) and were recognized as the most entertaining unit on the floor.

Sandburg’s national championship team:

Caitlyn Aguirre, Natalie Alfano, Mary Carol Barkowski, Isabella Berardelli, Grace All, Katie Cardinal, Courtney Conway, Peyten Cronin, Taylor Crump, Kellie Dominick, Sammie Frank, Karissa Kouchis, Alyssa Martinez, Molly McGuire, Sami Misheck, Hollie Mulcahy, Taylor Nietfeldt, Natalie Noonan, Gabby Papierski, Lindsay Probasco, Nina Ramos, Jackie Randolph, Zoe Ruff, Meaghan Ryan, Kathleen Schofield, Apryl Tomala and Jade Welgat.

The Eagles are coached by Mike and Caylee Bruce.