Road to Nationals: Gem City Cheer Sets Sights on a Title Run in Louisville
Both of Gem City’s All-Star Cheer Squads are preparing to take the national stage! After months of dedication and determination, these talented athletes are ready to showcase their skills.
Both teams kicked off their season in May last summer, putting in long hours of practice and competing in three invitationals to earn their spots at Nationals. Now, it’s time for the ultimate challenge! This year both squads will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky, for their Nationals competition on April 11. Phoenix will be defending their Championship title from last year!
Special shout out to our three alternates that took on the challenge of stepping in with only weeks to spare to help both our squads on the national stage.
The senior squad is coached by Hope Huff and Ashley Schralla. The youth squad is coached by Christian Klingele and Ryleee Mellon. You can read more about our all star cheer program here.
Gem City Phoenix – Level 2 Elite Senior Squad
- Dorothy Boehmer, 16, Pittsfield
- Addison Bakalyar, 17, Quincy
- Ava Freesmeyer, 15, Pittsfield
- Lily Gerard, 15, Pittsfield
- Ashton Gilbert, 16, Quincy
- Remmi Hoerr, 15, Taylor
- Christian Klingele, 19, Plainville
- Jostyn Koch, 14, Quincy
- McKenzee Mellon, 17, Quincy
- Irelyn Plenge, 18, Kahoka
- Ellisyn Stratman, 14, Quincy
- Gwen Terstriep, 14, Quincy
- Kaylin Vazquez-Epperson, 13, Columbus
- Sylvia Winking, 14, Quincy
- Jamie Burton, 12, Ursa
- Maggie Householder, 13, Palmyra
- Alayna Hull, 15, Mendon
- Payton Palmer, 13, Clarksville
- Raelynn Weatherford, 12, Quincy
- Lila Winking, 17, Quincy
- Eva Francis, 14, Pittsfield
- Isla Ufkes (tumbling team member) alternating for Phoenix, 12, Quincy
- Kinsey Baker (former Phoenix member) alternating for Phoenix, 14, Quincy
Gem City Diamonds – Level 1 Elite Youth Squad
- Hattie Armontrout, 9, Palmyra
- Audrianna Howe, 9, Quincy
- Kolbie Schutte, 9, Quincy
- Skye Turner, 9, Camp Point
- Esther Vazquez-Epperson, 10, Columbus
- Niah Vazquez-Epperson, 10, Columbus
- Lyncoln Carter, 8, Quincy
- Masin Cox, 9, Quincy
- Aylinn Gower, 8, Lima
- Paizlynn Gower, 8, Quincy
- Charleigh Jackson, 11, Quincy
- Madilyn King, 11, Mendon
- Sabrina Mowen, 10, Clayton
- Katelynn Myers, 10, Quincy
- Jacqueline Vardaros, 7, Quincy
- Raelynn Weatherford (Phoenix member) alternating for Diamonds, 12, Quincy
We are so excited to cheer on both squads as they compete on the national stage. Your Gem City family is behind you every step of the way. Go Phoenix! Go Diamonds!
