By Rryan O’connor The 25th annual Kiwanis cheerleading competition at Southern New Hampshire University featured dozens of high-caliber routines from top-notch squads. Neither John Stark nor Goffstown placed on Saturday, Jan. 26, but the event proved a chance to fine tune routines in preparation for states. Class L “They ...

BY JERRY LIPTAKIt was, admitted Lisa Roy, a rather inauspicious start. On Oct. 13, the Screamin’ Eagles Division 14 spirit squad took the floor at Bedford High School, exhibiting a routine that was, well, routine. “The girls were like, ‘I’m not really happy with that performance,’” said Roy, in her seventh year ...

BY RYAN O'CONNOR John Stark was a leaping, kicking, flipping example of the old adage, “Save the best for last.” Of the 38 competing squads at the New Hampshire Fall Spirit Championships, the Lady Generals were one of the final groups to take the floor. Competing against 12 fellow Class I schools on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the ...

BY SAPNA PATHAK At this year’s NHIAA spirit championship, the Goffstown Grizzlies took 10th place. But on the bus ride home, their head coach made them cry. Tears of joy and sorrow followed as Doris Gamache handed each of her cheerleaders a letter summing up her thoughts on their successful season and saying her final goodbye to the ...