Abingdon, IL - (DATE) The Abingdon-Avon High School Cheerleading team from Abingdon, IL will be performing in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on December 31, 2024.
The teams invited to perform in the pre-game performance are trophy winners from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camps under the Varsity Spirit umbrella. The local cheerleaders were awarded second place in two divisions this past July, as well as the spirit award, superior gold ribbon and team plaque.
The award winning team consists of ten cheerleaders; Adriahna DeJaynes, Alexia Hendricks, Allyson Peed, Annabelle Mannon, Camdyn Hull, Josie Featherlin, Lyla Gibb, Maddie Condreay, Sophia Kern and Sydni Teel. The team is coached by Jennie Grove.
Team members will travel as a team to Orlando for a week of rehearsals dedicated to preparing them for their Citrus Bowl half-time performance. The cheerleaders will perform in front of 60,000 fans at this popular college football game in the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The Citrus Bowl has been a college football tradition since 1947. The game gives cheerleaders and dancers the opportunity to perform at the 7th oldest collegiate bowl in the country, as well as the opportunity to visit Universal Studios Orlando.
The team will be participating in several fundraising efforts to help facilitate their trip to Orlando. If you wish to be a part of their efforts, please reach out to the school district at 309-462-2301.