Franklin Road Academy
Varsity Cheerleading
Team
Schedule
Varsity Cheerleading
Jellico HS
Jellico HS
GCA
GCA
Oakdale HS
Oakdale HS
Maryville Christian
Maryville Christian
Roster
Roster
| Last Name | First Name | Class |
| Arden | Marlee | 12 |
| Ford | Jayden | 12 |
| Lay | Sawyer | 12 |
| Long | Ella | 12 |
| Martin | Katie | 12 |
| West | Hannah | 12 |
| Asher | Sydney | 11 |
| Brasfield | Brooke | 11 |
| Cody | Savannah | 11 |
| Cunningham | Chloe | 11 |
| Long | Ella G | 11 |
| Siems | Rilee | 11 |
| Whittaker | Mackenzie | 11 |
| Arden | Carsyn | 10 |
| Schopmann | Hope | 10 |
| Stringfellow | Elaina | 10 |
| Young | Lilly | 10 |
| Downward | Kaylynna | 9 |
| Greene | Ella | 9 |
Coaches
Coaching Staff
Ashley Vandergriff
Varsity Head Coach
Kendall Lovingood
US Assistant Coach
News
TEAM NEWS
![GCA Senior, Faith Kitts, Named to UCA Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646669918/gcaramsorg/viyg7w81onbk4lsucj9i/News_FaithKittsUCA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646669918/gcaramsorg/viyg7w81onbk4lsucj9i/News_FaithKittsUCA.png","width":450}])
GCA Senior, Faith Kitts, Named to UCA Staff
Congratulations to GCA senior, Faith Kitts! She made the coveted Universal Cheerleading Association Staff team, which is a significant honor among thousands of eligible high school cheerleaders. Faith is the 5th GCA student to have achieved this noteworthy position.
We're so proud of you, Faith!
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![Varsity Cheerleaders Win First Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641312606/gcaramsorg/wfv7qq5pwahtwnrkhz7m/News_VarsityCheer_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641312606/gcaramsorg/wfv7qq5pwahtwnrkhz7m/News_VarsityCheer_2.png","width":450}])
Varsity Cheerleaders Win First Place
Congratulations to the GCA Varsity Cheer Team! The team won first place in the Game Day Varsity Division at the Smoky Mountain Showdown UCA Competition on Saturday, December 18.
We're so proud of you and your hard work!
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![GCA Cheerleader, Faith Kitts, Named to All-State Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634566871/gcaramsorg/dozvsuvvdesyzsu2ay0t/News_FaithKitts_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634566871/gcaramsorg/dozvsuvvdesyzsu2ay0t/News_FaithKitts_1.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to GCA senior cheerleader, Faith Kitts, for making the Tennessee All-State Cheer Team! After making the top 40 finalist list, Faith was interviewed and submitted a video of two jumps, a cheer, a dance, running tumbling, and standing tumbling.
The top 20 in the state for the All State Team were announced on October 11, and GCA is excited to announce that Faith is the second cheerleader in GCA history to ever make this team!
We're so proud of you, Faith!
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![Varsity Cheerleader, Faith Kitts, One of Top 40 State Finalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633356807/gcaramsorg/ma36drghyerl25vncwak/News_FaithKitts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633356807/gcaramsorg/ma36drghyerl25vncwak/News_FaithKitts.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to GCA senior cheerleader, Faith Kitts, who made the list of the top 40 finalists in the state of Tennessee who are eligible to try out for the Tennessee All-State Cheer team! She will compete for the All-State Cheer team on October 9.
Congratulations, Faith!
To be eligible to be named to the top 40, Faith had to first be nominated, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be a senior, and on her school’s cheer team. Faith submitted an essay, provided documentation of her school activities and community service, and coaches completed a recommendation form. Faith learned on Saturday, October 2 that she was a finalist!
Faith will attend an interview, perform a cheer, a dance, two jumps, and demonstrate her tumbling skills on October 9. Based on that criteria, the All-State Cheer Team will be selected from the top 16 in the state. The team of 16 will be presented at the State competition in Murfreesboro in November where 1 of the 16 girls will be named the Cheerleader of the Year! This comes with several perks, including a scholarship. Also, if selected for the team, Faith will get to cheer at the East/West football game.
GCA has only had one cheerleader in school history make this team, so we're hoping for a second this year!
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![GCA Varsity Cheerleaders Excel at UCA Camp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624290107/gcaramsorg/wvvwrjbgrwnbbzlxvcvj/News_VarsityCheer_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624290107/gcaramsorg/wvvwrjbgrwnbbzlxvcvj/News_VarsityCheer_1.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders for their amazing performance at the Universal Cheerleaders Association held this year at Karns High School! GCA team members were recognized individually, the team received first place in all three final award categories, and five members made the UCA All-American team.
We're so proud of you!
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.
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