Cougar Charms win state championship at MA Dance

Leah Stinson, Staff Writer

The Cougar Charms won first overall at MA Dance State Championship Saturday, February 25. The competition took place at Klein Oak High School and 35 teams competed.

After months of hard work, this win has set the Charms on track for success for the rest of their contest season.

Solo Awards

Junior Solos:

5th place- Lucy Shomette

4th place- Alexa Chavez

15-16 solos:

3rd place- Sophia Elliott

1st place- Sierra Kaplan

Elite- 1st place large ensemble

Officer Awards

1st place in Jazz, Contemporary & Open for Large select officer

Super sweepstakes, choreography and technique awards

Judges Choice Award- Open

1st place Large Select Officer Line!

4th overall Officer Line

Team Awards

1st place in Contemporary, Open & Pom for Large Select team

2nd place Hip Hop for Large Select team

Super sweepstakes, choreography and technique awards

Judges Choice Award- Pom

1st place Large Select Team

Overall MA State Champions