State Title Winning Cheerleaders Recognized by BOE
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on February 05, 2022
The Bridgeport High School cheerleaders have been recognized by multiple groups since capturing the Class AAA state championship in Huntington on Dec. 11.
Last month, the squad was honored by the Bridgeport City Council. Each member was recognized as were the coaches of this year's state title team.
The same happend earlier this week. On Tuesday (Feb. 1), during the Harrison County Board of Education's meeting, the squad was once again recognized.
Members of this year’s squad consist of seniors Lauran Johnston, Jade Nguyen, Lilly Strait, and Gyllian Wagner. The juniors for the squad are Abigail Davis, Brynna Greathouse, Sallyanna Hamrick, Andie McCall, and Lexi Wilkinson.
This year's sophomores, which is a small group, are Gianna Felosa and Alea Matthis. A large group of freshmen consist of Neveah Brinkley, Jasa Garvin, Ava Kretchmar, Riley Lanza, Lilly Lopez, Olivia Poling, and Mackenzie Reider.
Bridgeport got past Hurricane, Martinsburg, Spring Valley, Wheeling Park, Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson, and George Washington.
The Indians have earned titles in 1995, 1996, 1998, and 2001. The 1996 title, said Hathaway, was also in Class AAA.
Bridgeport was not alone in receiving recognition. The Robert C. Byrd cheerleaders, coached by Drew Banko, were also recognized at the same meeting. The Eagles won the Class AA state championship. It was the seventh title in the school's history.
Editor's Note: Photos courtesy of the Harrison County School District Facebook page, which is the official page of the Harrison County School System.
