The Illinois Drill Team Association, Class A Kick Division, Regional competition took place Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Dunlap, IL. First place winners of their first competition of the season were the Morrison High School Pom Pons. They scored 83.4 points of a possible 100, showcasing their expertise, strength, and grace. They mastered the routine in a short time, as they only began to learn it Wednesday, October 21.
The girls are coached by Jill Beswick and Katie Jakubs.
Their Highest Score of the Day qualified the team for State competition. Coach Jakubs reported taking a first this early in the season is a first for the team. “Judges’ [valuable] feedback helps us to do better,” as the year continues, she said. Additionally, the young women were the only 1A team to qualify for State competition.
The eleven-member team left Dunlap High School with pride and another trophy. Left-to-right they are, front row, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Megan Szabo, Molly Mickley, and Kelsey Becker; back row, Randi Huesinkveld, Carissa Ferry, Kelly Pannier, Avary Bielema, Dannica Connelly, and Alli Houge.
Three Pons–Becker, Mickley, and Szabo–left before this photo was taken, to participate in their dance recital for LeAnn Schaefer’s Dance Connection studio. In front are Huesinkveld, Bender, and Beveroth. Standing are Bielema, Connelly, Ferry, Pannier, and Houge.
