Dowagiac fifth at conference jamboree

Published 8:21 am Friday, January 26, 2018

By Scott Novak

The Dowagiac competitive cheer team set a new school record for points in a competition as it placed fifth at the Wolverine Conference Jamboree in Allegan Wednesday. In front from left: Makaela Castaneda, Jennifer Smith and Marissa Castaneda; back row: Sophia Stockwell, Alisa Pringle and Sierra Smith. (Leader photo/TIMOTHY RITTER)

ALLEGAN — The Dowagiac competitive cheer team finished fifth at the Wolverine Conference Jamboree hosted by Allegan Wednesday night.

Dowagiac scored 624.50 points to earn its highest total in school history.

“This was our highest scoring competition since we started competitive cheer at Dowagiac,” Dowagiac coach Jamie Whitfield said. “The girls have been working very hard and have kept their motivation up over a long season.”

Paw Paw took first place in the event with 757.96 points, while Sturgis was second with 694.00 and Plainwell third with 675.80 points.

Edwardsburg did not compete in the meet.

COMPETITIVE CHEER

At Allegan

Team scores

Paw Paw 757.86, Sturgis 694.00, Plainwell 675.80, Allegan 666.70, Dowagiac 624.50, Vicksburg 604.02, Three Rivers 587.50, Otsego 586.80, South Haven 518.08, Edwardsburg DNC.

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