South Dakota Squads Claim Cheer, Dance State Titles

South Dakota’s state cheer and dance championships took place at The Monument in Rapid City on Oct. 23-24. Sioux Valley captured its 20th consecutive Class A cheer title, O’Gorman won Class AA cheer grand champion, and Brandon Valley earned its sixth straight Class AA dance grand champion honor. Ahead of the competition, Pierre’s cheer and dance teams aimed for strong finishes after their ESD meet; the teams included several seniors competing in their final state event, and Pierre’s dance team was entered in hip-hop and pom.