What a wonderfully fun comp season Averi had this year!! The kids worked so hard thru early morning practices all year long and they were rewarded big time! They started out at their first comp in Siloam Springs. They looked great and won that one pretty easily. The next one was Alma and Averi compared it to like a mini state competition because so many really good teams were there. They looked GREAT going from prelims into finals and both performances were so good! They ended up with 2nd which stung a bit for these competitive kiddos but they should be super proud! There were some great teams there. Next was Bentonville where they won that led them into state week. All the teams at State were so good and they made it into finals here but then only got 4th. We were all a little shocked. But I think with so many teams competing so closely sometimes that happens. Most importantly they qualified for UCA Nationals in Orlando and that competition was their ultimate goal. At Nationals they did their prelim routine flawlessly. It was SO GOOD! It was late so we all went back to the kids’ hotel (Pop Century) to watch the results online. Their group was divided into 2 sections for prelims and they were 1st out of their division meaning they got to skip semis and go straight to finals (just like last year!)!! SO EXCITING! Sunday evening was finals and they did another fantastic performance. Later that night was awards and they WON THE WHOLE THING! D1 Game Day National Champions!!! I get chills just thinking about it. Such a magical moment watching these kids win something they worked so very hard for. I will never ever forget it. Thank you SO MUCH to all those who helped with fundraisers to send them. It meant so much to all of us and I hope they made you proud!
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