Vikings cheerleaders focus on state meets


Siuslaw's Teri Straley was a state coach of the year in 2020-21, the Vikings finishing second in the OCCA 4A championships.

The Siuslaw Vikings cheerleaders expect to qualify for state competitions, but they may have to do it the new-fashioned way.

"We are working with Kelly Foster, our cheer representative with the OSAA, and Sarah Devereaux, the OCCA president, on submitting videos next week to be evaluated and scored to clear us for state," Vikings coach Teri Straley said.

The Vikings had been scheduled to compete in a state-qualifying event in Springfield this weekend, but had to cancel because of covid concerns.

"We are planning on attending the state and championships in person on Feb. 12 and Feb. 19," Straley said.

The all-classifications Oregon School Activities Association state championships are Feb. 12 at Oregon City High School.

The Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association championships are Feb. 19 in Salem.

SIUSLAW CHEER ROSTER
Freshmen
Darcy Edman
Ashlyn Hart
Claire Lindell
Sophomores
Ally Contreras
Rosa Velasco-Mendez
Parker Sydow
Juniors
Michaela Butchart
Ava Coggins
Gillian Norton
Seniors
Alexia Clark
Haylee Cole
Dante Galli
Brooke Olson
Destiny Teel
Coach: Teri Straley
Assistants: Desteny Johnson, Lori Straley