ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Johns County cheerleading team has qualified for national-level competitions.
The Creeks Outlaws Rebels 14U Level 3 team has received bids to compete in The Recreational Summit Championship on April 25–28 at the Tampa Convention Center, and The ONE on May 3-4 in Orlando.
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The team’s coaches say this is the first Level 3 team in North Florida Youth Football Conference history.
This type of team was created so middle and high school athletes could participate in competitive cheerleading with a lower financial burden than all-star cheer.
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“We never imagined we’d be competing at this level when we started. This team was built to help girls grow, build confidence, and reach their goals—and now they’re reaching new heights. I am so proud of them—not just for what they’ve won, but for how they’ve carried themselves every step of the way,” Coach Tiffany Howard said in a news release.
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The team has a GoFundMe to assist in keeping expenses low for the athletes. Click here to learn more.
The Outlaws Rebels will also be holding a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walgreens at 2839 County Road 210. Visit the team’s Facebook page to learn more.
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