Sophia DiPrima: A story of resilience and determination in cheerleading
Sophia DiPrima's journey has been filled with passion, hardship and an inspiring comeback story that proves the power of perseverance....
Cheerleading
Cheer team looks to shine in Daytona Beach
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor Images from the 2024 NCA Nationals competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. All images courtesy of JULIE TROCHE | Special to The Leader Many athletes face the pressure of stepping out under the bright lights to perform in front of a screaming crowd, knowing that they’ve got......
Spotlight on Courtney Woodring, co-captain of Fredonia’s cheer team
CHLOE KOWALYK Editor in Chief When Courtney Woodring isn’t on the mat with a bow in her hair and white sneakers on her feet, she’s focusing on her academics and extracurriculars. Woodring is a senior public relations major with a minor in leadership studies. She graduated from Eden High School,......
Fueled up for Nationals in Daytona
MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor Photo of Blue Devils Cheerleading Team | Photo By Kayla Welsh Daytona Beach, Fla., a city known for its Atlantic Ocean coast and rich auto racing history, hosts the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals each year. For the second year in a row, Fredonia’s......
Blue Devil Sports Roundup
MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor CHEERLEADING The Blue Devils cheer squad competed at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals in Daytona Beach, F.L. from Thursday, April 6 to Saturday, April 8. In the preliminary round on April 6, the team scored a perfect 10 in the Collegiate Image category and......
Blue Devil cheerleaders build bonds through love of sport
ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer Basketball, football, hockey and soccer are sports featured in the media regularly. Meanwhile, cheerleading is often widely underrepresented in the athletic community, as many people fail to see the athleticism that goes into the sport. The Fredonia Blue Devils women’s cheerleading team is one of the......