JA Spirit Teams Win and Place in MAIS State Competition

September 20, 2022 / Upper School/All News

The Jackson Academy Accents, Cheerleaders, and Silver Steppers competed in the MAIS Spirit Competition last week. Our spirit teams continue to bring home championships! The results are as follows:

  • Accents
    • 6A State Champions (Kick Division)
  • Varsity Cheerleaders
    • 6A State Champions (Tumbling Division)
    • 6A State Runner-Up (Gameday Division)
  • Silver Steppers
    • 6A State Runner-Up (Pom Division)

Accents

Varsity Cheerleaders

Silver Steppers

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