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WEDNESDAY, N< A'EMBI k 7, 2007 PAGE 6 UWG cheerleading: Spirited, hard-working and driven By Bekah Williams Staff Writer bwillia 1 @my.westga .edu Along with going to school, studying for exams, iind attempting to have some sort of a social life- 42 students at the University of West Georgia also live the life of a college cheerleader. Even though sch(x>l did not begin until August, these cheerleaders have been busy since last May. The try-outs for both squads are held annually in the spring. There are eight girls and 10 guys chosen for the Co-ed squad, and 24 girls are chosen to comprise the All-Girl squad. Every member of each squad is required to try-out for their desired spot on either the Co-ed or the All- Girl squad, but ultimately the coaches will place the hopeful on the squad of their choice. In the summer, both squads attended cheer camp. This camp was hosted by the Universal Cheerleading Association at the University of Tennessee. While at Wolfpack start their dynasty; Fastbreak continues to reign By Steven A. Gilley Sports Editor Steve ng i I ex 15@aol.com Great teams usually rely on talented players and good coaching to win championships. For the defending co-ed champions Wolfpack, they depended on a mi xtu re of both e n route to their undefeated season and second consecutive /I * * / 'X Pizza & Subs -Voted' (Best Wings - 10 20 50 75 100 $5.95 $10.95 $20.95 $27.95 $38.95 Pizza, Calzones, Pasta, Subs, and much more!! Now Delivering LATE NIGHT delivery - dine-in - carryout Delivering ‘til Midnight Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat 770-836-8000 (Located by Carrollton Ingles) Daily Specials Chicken Tenders, Fries, & 20oz. Drink - $7.95 Chicken Wings, Fries, & 20oz Drink - $7.95 2 Slices of Cheese Pizzas, Sm. 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However, Fastbreak had other plans as they defeated KBD 12-7 in a very' competitive match- hours long. Where some athletes might arrive right when practice is scheduled to begin, these cheerleaders arrive 30 minutes early. “These 30 extra minutes help prepare us mentally and physically for the practices,” Co-ed squad member Sarah Masters said. A lot of things are required for our cheerleaders. They are required to keep their grades up, hold down a full class schedule, attend all up. The game started oft slow as both teams went back and forth and struggled to produce offense. After both teams punted, KBD struck first as Samantha Malone dived into the end zone on a 20- yard touchdown run. After the touchdown, Christina Routon found receiver Megan Crumpton on a flat ' Free \ yWi-Fi!/ practices, cheer and perform at the football and basketball games, perform at pep rallies, and—win a National Championship, which these cheerleaders are well-know n for doing. Our Co-ed cheerleading squad has won six straight National Championships for division two, and the All- Girl squad is on a two-year winning streak. That means that out of all the college squads that come to compete route to convert the PAT. putting KBD up 7-0. Fastbreak remained poised and confident as their offense took the field. Their opponents were up for the challenge. Quarterback Tiffany Smith found Vanessa Vancol for two consecutive passes down the field. To cap off the drive, receiver Deanna Jackson ran a nice out route Your Collegiate Readership Program is back and better than ever! University of West Georgia Pick up your copy WM lag' u USA TODAY, -; f The New York Foies, Times-Georgian at the following Technology Learning Center, B l “Z-6” Cafeteria and the *J* University Community Center. Sponsored by the - if I VP of Academic Affairs, | your SGA and the Black Student Alliance wmM News happens! Keep up! Inspiring Thought eljc jN'cto Jlork (times Knowledge Network Till WISI (,|()K(,IA\ SPORTS at the annual National Championship tor division two. both of our squads have brought home the trophies —and they are hoping to do so again in 2(X)K. First year coach Scottie Brown seems to have his ducks in a row, and the cheerleaders appear to have confidence in him. "He is a great coach and I believe he will aid us in bringing home our next Nationals' trophy,” Masters and caught a touchdown pass. Fastbreak tailed to convert the PAT. and trailed 8-6 at halftime. In the second half, Fastbreak started on offense and moved up the field with ease. After making it to the red zone, Kayla Kane caught a nice touchdown pass to take a 12-7 lead. After KBD drove up the field. Fastbreak could not said. The squads are currently preparing for nationals with extra practices, some even late at night, and by bringing in ch< >re< igraphers t< > help < iut with pyramids and elite stunt sequences. The upcoming battle of the cheerleaders will be held at its usual destination at Disney World in January. Many UWG students, family, and friends will be making the drive to attend this competition. “I will definitely be driving down to Orlando in January, to watch Sarah and all of the UWG cheerleaders. 1 wouldn’t miss it for the world, said Kara Deloney, a friend of Masters’. Hundreds of people will be watching the competition on ESPN2. and our cheerleaders will be expecting the people who cannot make the drive to tune in as well. UWG might not be able to brag much about the past football season, but when it comes to our cheerleaders, UWG should be extremely proud. stop Samantha Malone, who moved the chains on an array of reverses and rushes up the field. On their final drive, Routon threw a pass on the left side of the field that was tipped and intercepted by Brittney Wilkes. The interception sealed the game and Fastbreak went on to win and continue their dy nasty . 6USA TODAY Education