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Photos courtesy of Cheer Advisor Sara Gay
CARLISLE, OH — The Carlisle Junior High School competition cheerleading team had plenty to celebrate Saturday, Nov. 7, after capturing first place at the 2026 Carlisle Cheer Classic.
Held at Carlisle High School, the competition brought together cheerleading squads from across the region, including Preble Shawnee, Beavercreek, Franklin and Tiffin.
Competing in front of a hometown crowd, Carlisle's junior high cheerleaders delivered a winning performance, earning top honors at the event.
The success extended beyond the junior high squad, as Carlisle's youth cheerleading program also had an impressive showing. Teams representing third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades each brought home trophies, highlighting the strength of the program at multiple age levels.

The results reflect the dedication and countless hours of practice put in by the young athletes, along with the support of their coaches and families.
With trophies earned across the youth divisions and a first-place finish for the junior high team, the 2026 Carlisle Cheer Classic was a day of celebration for the community and its cheerleading program.