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The Briar Woods Falcons claimed their fourth straight championship at the Virginia AA state competition cheer meet Nov. 10 in Richmond.—Courtesy Photo |
Four cheers for Briar Woods: Falcons are state champs once again
Tue., Nov. 13 | 03:21 PM - The Briar Woods Falcons competition cheer squad won their fourth consecutive Virginia AA state championship Nov. 10 at the Siegel Center in Richmond. The Falcons scored 279 points in the finals to edge runner-up Grafton by two points for the title.
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The Briar Woods Falcons competition cheer squad rejoices after winning their fourth consecutive Region II championship Nov. 3 in Aldie. Briar Woods, Tuscarora, Stone Bridge and Broad Run have all qualified for the VHSL state competition Nov. 10 in Richmond.—Times-Mirror Photo/Rick Wasser |
Falcons soar to another Region II championship
Tue., Nov. 6 | 03:39 PM - For the seniors of the Briar Woods High School competition cheer team, winning is just what they do. After winning the state title three years in a row, from 2009 to 2011, the Falcons were shocked when they finished runner-up to Tuscarora for the Dulles District regular-season title.
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The Briar Woods Falcons competitive cheer team poses with their championship trophy after winning the Dulles District meet title for a fourth straight year Oct. 24 in Ashburn.—Photo Courtesy/Dan Sousa, VivaLoudoun.com |
Briar Woods claims fourth straight crown at Dulles cheer meet
Thu., Oct. 25 | 11:18 AM - Briar Woods High School's competitive cheer squad is aiming for a fourth consecutive Virginia AA state championship this fall. The Falcons took a step in that direction Oct. 24, claiming their fourth straight Dulles District meet title in front of their home fans in Ashburn.
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The Broad Run Spartans are 2012 Cedar Run District competitive cheer champions.—Courtesy Photo |
Broad Run wins Cedar Run District cheer title
Mon., Oct. 22 | 03:44 PM - Broad Run High School’s competitive cheer squad claimed the AAA Cedar Run District championship with a deduction-free performance Oct. 17 at Osbourn High School in Manassas.
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Tuscarora High School’s competitive cheer team poses with their trophy after placing first at the Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl, hosted by Stone Bridge on Sept. 29. -Times-Mirror Photo/Rick Wasser |
Tuscarora cheers to first title at Spirit Bowl
Tue., Oct. 2 | 02:54 PM - Tuscarora High School's competitive cheer squad delivered a deduction-free performance Sept. 29 at the Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl to earn their first-ever team title in the program's third season.
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Cheerleaders perform during a previous Spirit Explosion show hosted by the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. This year’s Spirit Explosion halftime show is set for Oct. 7.—Photo Courtesy/Redskins Team Photographer, Ned Dishman |
Registration open for Spirit Explosion halftime show
Thu., Sep. 13 | 07:04 AM - The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders have opened registration for the Spirit Explosion halftime show. The event will take place during the Redskins vs. Falcons game Oct. 7 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
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Senior Ashley Grant proudly holds up the championship trophy as teammates look on with delight after Briar Woods won its third consecutive VHSL Group AA state competitive cheer championship Nov. 12 in Richmond.—Times-Mirror Photo/Kyle LaFerriere |
Briar Woods cheers to state trifecta
Tue., Nov. 15 | 06:16 PM - The Briar Woods Falcons won their third consecutive Virginia AA state competitive cheer championship Nov. 12 at the Siegel Center in Richmond. Briar Woods became the first program in Virginia High School League history to win the state title in the same classification for three straight years.
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Stone Bridge cheer team going back to states
Tue., Nov. 8 | 11:14 AM - Stone Bridge High School punched its ticket for the Virginia AAA competitive cheer championships for a 10th straight year following a runner-up performance at the Northern Region cheer finals Nov. 5 in Fairfax.
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Briar Woods High School competition cheer team coaches and athletes pose after the Falcons claimed their third straight Region II championship Nov. 5.—Photo Courtesy/Rachel Mason |
Briar Woods wins Region II competitive cheer title
Mon., Nov. 7 | 12:05 PM - The Briar Woods Falcons soared to their third consecutive Region II competitive cheer championship Nov. 5 at Powhatan High School.
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Briar Woods teammates, from left, Mckinna Pace, Ashley Grant, Brigham Shellenberger and Jenna Rajala rejoice after learning the Falcons had finished first in the AA Dulles District competition cheer meet Oct. 19 at home.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Carl Lukat |
Briar Woods cheers to Dulles three-peat (photo gallery)
Fri., Oct. 21 | 04:12 PM - Briar Woods High School's competition cheer team members moved toward the performance mat at the AA Dulles District meet with a bounce to their step and a confident look in their eyes.
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Woodgrove High School’s competitive cheer squad has placed fourth in each of its first two competitions of the 2011 season. The Wolverines will host a Dulles District mini cheer meet Oct. 4 and will conduct a Cheer Clinic Fundraiser Oct. 10.—Photo Courtesy/Rhonda Becker |
Woodgrove to hold cheer clinic fundraiser on Columbus Day
Sun., Oct. 2 | 09:56 AM - Woodgrove High School will conduct a Cheer Clinic Fundraiser for beginners to advance cheerleaders in kindergarten through eighth grade on Columbus Day, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Purcellville Skating Rink.
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Loudoun residents Valerie Rubenstein and Brittany Burkhard were part of a 36-member Maryland Twisters team that won the gold medal at the 2011 Worlds Cheerleading Championships.—Photos Courtesy/Lu Ann Rubenstein |
Loudoun pair help Twisters win Worlds Cheer title
Sun., Jun. 26 | 02:06 PM - The Maryland Twisters F5 won the gold medal at the 2011 Worlds Cheerleading Championships this spring in Orlando, Fla. The F5 team is comprised of 36 girls, including Loudoun residents Valerie Rubenstein and Brittany Burkhard.
Local cheer, dance squad wins top award
Tue., Apr. 26 | 11:21 AM - All Star Legacy claimed top honors in the large program division at the American Superstarz national cheer and dance competition April 2-3 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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Briar Woods performs the first of two routines at the Group AA state competitive cheer championships Nov. 13 at the Siegel Center in Richmond. The Falcons scored 282 points on their second performance to claim their second straight state championship.—Times-Mirror Photo/Pamela Davis |
Flawless Falcons repeat as state cheer champions
Wed., Nov. 17 | 11:25 AM - Briar Woods High School's competitive cheer squad definitely saved their best for last this season.
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The Briar Woods Falcons, rejoicing as their newly won trophy is held aloft, won the Dulles District competitive cheer meet Oct. 20 on their home floor. That victory accompanies the regular season championship the Falcons claimed earlier this fall.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny |
Briar Woods wins Dulles District competitive cheer crown
Tue., Oct. 26 | 01:31 PM - Briar Woods edged Broad Run by 1.5 points to repeat as AA Dulles District competitive cheer champions Oct. 20 in front of its home fans in Ashburn.
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Stone Bridge junior Amanda Broadbent, front, rejoices with her teammates after the Bulldogs’ varsity competitive cheer squad won the Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl on Oct. 9.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny |
Stone Bridge competitive cheer squad wins Spirit Bowl
Thu., Oct. 14 | 12:01 PM - Stone Bridge placed first among 10 competitive cheer squads as the host school in the third annual Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl Oct. 9 in Ashburn.
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Vogt to spread cheer at Tuscarora
Mon., Mar. 1 | 03:56 PM - Tuscarora High School has hired Crissi Vogt as the inaugural head coach of its cheerleading program.
