High school cheer team shines with awards

REARDAN — The local high school cheerleading team has transformed from a sideline group to a competitive athletic program, earning multiple awards at a recent summer camp and drawing college recruitment interest, according to coach Ashley Martin.

“There was something about Reardan,” Martin said. “I saw the potential to take a rural team and build a competitive program from the ground up. That goal is becoming reality, thanks to the incredible work ethic and talent of these athletes.”

The varsity squad, part of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, attended the National Cheerle...