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Published 4:02 pm Friday, February 7, 2025

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GATESVILLE – Central Middle School, for the third consecutive year, hosted the Roses ‘n Bows Coastal Athletic Cheer Competition on Feb. 1.

CMS cheerleaders who captured first place in the Stunt-Off category were Taziya Allen (top) and standing, from left, , Logan Rosenberger, Reagan Walton, Aiyana Eason, and Tamera Shannon. Photo by Charles Revelle

This year a new twist was added at this sanctioned event. Not only did the cheerleaders compete from Coastal Athletic Conference member schools, but there was a separate non-conference division within the same categories.

Additionally there were exhibition cheer squads from Chowan University and Gates County High School’s junior varsity.

Cindy Smith served as the energetic MC.

The cheerleaders performed to the beats of DJ Smooth.

The following donors supported this athletic event: Dr. Althea Riddick, Lavada Watson, Gates County Partnership Program, Roc Steele, Thomas Langston Plumbing, Lola Rountree, Lee Insurance, and Cathy Knight.

Competition Results

Non-Conference Teams

Overall: John A. Holmes High

Team Build: John A. Holmes High (1st Place)

Team Non-Build: Gates County High (1st) and Louisburg Magnet High (2nd)

Individual: Louisburg Magnet (1st), Gates County High (2nd), and John A. Holmes (3rd)

Jump-Off: Louisburg Magnet (1st), Gates County High (2nd), and John A. Holmes (3rd)

Tumble-Off: John A. Holmes (1st)

Spirit Cheerleader: John A. Holmes (1st), Louisburg Magnet (2nd) and Gates County High (3rd)

Conference Teams

Overall: Central Middle

Team Build: Central Middle (1st Place)

Team Non-Build: Chowan Middle (1st)

Individual: Central Middle (1st)

Jump-Off: Central Middle (1st) and Chowan Middle (2nd)

Stunt-Off: Central Middle (1st)

Tumble-Off: Chowan Middle (1st) and Central Middle (2nd)

Spirit Cheerleader: Central Middle (1st) and Chowan Middle (2nd)

Event organizers gave special thanks to parents, family, friends and volunteers that helped make this event a success.