The teams represented at camp this year included those from Central High School, Powell, Karns, South Doyle, Halls, and GCA.  

Highlights of this year's camp for the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders included:

*GCA cheerleaders, Faith Kitts and Mackenzie Whittaker, were recognized as two of the four best jumpers at camp.  Mackenzie Whittaker also won Camp Best Jumper!

*GCA Varsity Cheerleaders received a blue superior ribbon in the areas of sideline evaluation, cheer evaluation, and camp dance evaluation.

*The team was awarded with "Spirit Sticks" both days they were given out.

*Five GCA cheerleaders, including Faith Kitts, Alyssa Johnson, Ella Long, Katie Martin, and Addie Ancelet, made the prestigious UCA All-American team.

*Faith Kitts received a "Staff App", which is a prestigious invitation to tryout for UCA Staff next spring.

On the final day of competition, the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders won first place in all final categories, including sideline, cheer, and overall game day!  They also won the final "banana", which is awarded to the team who displays the most school spirit and positive attitudes.

The Rams defeated York Institute 35-0 on Friday night to move to 4-0 on the season.  The Rams had 4 passing touchdowns (Cooper Riggs to Michael Human, Pierce Browning, Grant Warwick and Jared Long) and one rushing touchdown by Caleb Curcio.  Art Knight connected on all 5 extra points.

Cooper Riggs was 18-31 for 257 yards.  Pierce Browning led the receivers with 8 catches for 134 yards.  Caleb Curcio led rushing with 12 rushes for 69 yards.  

The defense was led by Johnny Eller who recorded 17 tackles and caused one fumble.

Friday was a special night on campus as all our fall senior athletes were honored at the game.  We are so thankful for the seasons these athletes and their teams have had so far!

Jaws will work all year to earn a bid to compete at the Worlds competition at Disney World in April 2021. Ella Long also secured a spot on a Level 5 Knoxville team, The Ice Queens from Twisters, this season. Her team will compete to earn a bid to Summit, a competition held at Disney World in May 2021. Level 6 is the highest level you can obtain while still in high school, while Level 7 is collegiate.

Keep an eye out for these hard working athletes on the sidelines of our football and basketball games in the upcoming school year. Way to go, GCA Varsity Cheerleaders!

Ella Long 

 Chloe Cunningham, Sawyer Lay, Micah Watson, and Mackenzie Whittaker

The last regular season football game was a special one before it even started.  Our senior cheerleaders and football players were recognized prior to the game.  We are thankful for their contributions to their respective teams.

Senior cheerleaders recognized were Carli Dockery and Raegan Farley.

Senior football players recognized were Blake Carringer, Lucas Ellis, Jalen Geer, Ethan Hill, August Jordan, Reese Kirkwood, John Lott, Chase McCullar and Ben Stansbury.

Congratulations to this group of seniors!

Congratulations to GCA Seniors and Cheerleading Team Captains for the 2019-20 school year, Raegan Farley and Carli Dockery, for the honor of being asked to try out for the UCA Staff at the conclusion of camp!  This prestigious offer is only extended to the most talented seniors, and it's a privilege to have this opportunity.

The Universal Cheerleading Association hosts multiple summer camps, cheerleading competitions, and much more each year.  They depend heavily on UCA staff members to lead, coach, and train the younger cheerleaders and teams who attend.  

Grace Christian Academy has had several former cheerleaders from the Class of 2017 who were invited to try out and made the UCA Cheerleading Staff.  Most recently, Koree Hewett (University of Tennesse Chattanooga), Katie White (University of Alabama), and Sidney Crumbley (ETSU), have continued to work on the UCA Cheer Staff while in college.  Kendra Stewart, GCA Class of 2015, additionally tried out for and worked on the UCA Cheer Staff.

Congratulations, Raegan and Carli!