State Champions Make History
Ozark claimed the 2025 4A Game Day Cheer State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Hot Springs. This is the fourth consecutive state title for Ozark, and the first four-peat in Arkansas Game Day Cheer history. The team will compete in nationals in January. Members include (front row, from left) Coach Payton McCain, Kaya Sharitt, Kennedy Tedford, Maya Brickley, Kadynce Williams, Hadlee Simpson, Halo West, Ryleigh Battles; (back row) Coach Mandi Rogers, Lillian James, Grace Wickizer, Gracie Robinson, Sara Abulawi, Keirstyn Jackson, Ivy Brasseaux, Braelyn Williams, Keily Cagle, Ashlyn Holt, Addie Hall, Addi Snow, MaKynnah Krebs, Cambryn Capp, Autumn Howe, Sophia Ridenour, Tayvee White, Katelyn Escalante, Peyton Ray and Coach Jana McCain.
–Photo courtesy Ozark School District
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