DC Cheerleading guides local Champion Force Cheer team to National Championship

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Three of Defiance's local Champion Force Cheer teams earned bids to the Champion Force Athletics Cheerleading Nationals with one team claiming a national championship under the leadership of DC cheerleading coach Morgan Barnett.

The national competition was held in Lexington, Ky. on July 27-28, Defiance's Infinity D3 Asteroids, Infinity D3 Explosion, and Infinity D4 Galaxy competed in the event against programs from eight other states. The D4 Galaxy team claimed the first-place prize as national champions and was the lone team from the state of Ohio to claim the top spot in their division comprised of athletes aged 12-18. Each of the D3 Explosion and D3 Asteroids placed in the top five of their respective divisions among athletes aged 9-18.

The victory at the national level is the first for the Defiance Champion Force Cheerleading under Coach Barnett. Since bringing the program to Defiance, Coach Barnett has guided five total teams to the national competition in three years. 

Champion Force Athletics is a recreational cheerleading program offering a fun and exciting program for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level students. The program focuses on the fundamentals of cheers, chants, jumps, stunts, and dance routines. Each class learns at least one full routine and will showcase their skills for parents and at competitions. Classes are available for all ages, and no experience is necessary for Recreation Levels. Champion Force Athletics is dedicated to empowering all kids with strength, confidence, and self-esteem. All classes are taught by certified coaches.

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