JA Mascot and Cheerleaders Receive Accolades

September 12, 2023 / Athletics/All News

Congratulations to Kendall Edmonson, Liles Williams, Farrah Wilson, Addison Tatum, and Abbi Mims on being named to the MAIS All-Star Spirit Squad. Congratulations to Willis Thigpen for once again winning the MAIS Mascot Competition. They will be recognized at the MAIS Spirit Competition on September 20. Way to go, Raiders!

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