9835 - 2026 NIC 10 Big Northern Northen Cheer Championships
DEAR COACHES, ATHLETES, FAMILIES, AND FANS,
On behalf of Freeport High School, we are proud to welcome you to the NIC-10 & Big Northern Cheer Championships. It is an honor to host this championship event and bring together outstanding cheer programs from across our conferences for a day that celebrates athleticism, teamwork, and school spirit.
Cheerleading is a unique sport that combines strength, precision, creativity, and dedication. We commend each program for the commitment and hard work that led you to this championship and applaud the athletes, coaches, and supporters who make this event possible. We are excited to welcome the following participating schoolsmade up of the Big Northern and Nic 10 conference.
Our goal is to provide a positive, organized, and memorable championship experience for all teams and spectators. We encourage everyone to demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and support all athletes with respect and enthusiasm throughout the competition.
Thank you for joining us at Freeport High School for the NIC-10 & Big Northern Cheer Championships. We wish all teams the very best and hope you enjoy your time competing in Freeport.
Sincerely,
Freeport High School
Athletics & Activities Department
AUBURN KNIGHTS
BELVIDERE BUCS
BELVIDERE NORTH BLUE THUNDER
Roster Submitted in Time of Press Head Coach: Esmeralda Alvarado
Top Row (left to right)
Sam Peters (Coach)
Emily Bodey
Caleigh Floyd
Ximena Guzman
Summer Holder
Serenity Williams
Jerry Calles
Paxtyn Freund (Manager)
Middle Row (left to right)
Khylee McCullum
Abby Smith
Aubrey Malli
Victoria Navarette
Ariana Rojas
Lizette Fierros
Bottom Row (left to right)
Jhayla Pugh
Ariana Swafford
Lacey Smith Allie Castro
Amezquita Leon
Head Coach: Sam Peters
Paxtyn Freund
Vaughn 11
12
12
12
10
9
Asst. Coach: Connor Nolen
BOYLAN TITANS
BYRON TIGERS
NAME YR
Sophie Adrian 12
Eleana DiGiacomo 12
Izabel Enna 10
Sofia Frisella 10
Gia Gallagher 11
NAME YR
Teagan McMullen 10
Lenea Montoya 11
Leah Pastuska 10
Adysen Welter 10
Head Coach: Valerie Wedoff
Asst. Coach: Emma Wedoff
Front (L to R):
Kaleah Dale
Arianna Irvin
Molly Wheeler
Middle (L to R):
Emma Franchi
Marissa Dunk
Ella Tunink
Madyson Fritz
Back (L to R):
Lila Morehead
Miley Scheidecker
Bristol Zumdahl
Head Coach: Rebecca Bawinkel
Asst. Coach: Kassie Rosecke
EAST E-RABS
FREEPORT PRETZELS
Bottom Row L to R: NAME YR
Khamari Floyd 12
Tiera Drummer 9
Adiyah Edwards 11 Ehryniah Harris 12
Row L to R:
Johnson 12
Brook’lynn Ruffin-Maddox 9
Avay Jefferson 11 Nicolas Frazer 12
Not Pictured: Riahna Merancin
Head Coach: Courtney Cook Coach: Michele Swick
Account Manager/Monitor: Beckah Sewell
Head Coach: Leo Cuellar
Asst. Coach: Nacia Patterson
Asst. Coach: Erin Aubrey
Young 2nd row: Isabella Contreras, Kayley Brewer Lillie Cinatl Hayden Joseph
Head Coach: Danielle D’Amato Front row: Halle Eberly Kaya Bonavolonta
3rd row: Brooklynn Lamothe, Metztli Vallejo
Head Coach Danielle D’Amato Avery Nelsen Annalise West
GUILFORD VIKINGS
HARLEM HUSKIES
Elajah
Kaelei Foote
MariAnna Shabatura
Josalyn
Ryland
Delaney
JEFFERSON J-HAWKS
NORTH BOONE VIKINGS
Kathryn Sergent
Verhagen
OREGON HAWKS
STILLMAN VALLEY CARDINALS
WINNEBAGO INDIANS
NAME YR
Keira Hensley 11
Aliya Hensley 10
Adison Williams 11
Gabi Chapa 9
Emelia Wesselmen 9
Madeleine Hoffman 11
NAME YR
Cheyanne Edlund 11
Evalyn Beldowski 12
Molly Ruane 9
Alyna Schutz 9
Brooklyn Sansone 10
Lauren Brinkmeyer
Ashlyn Farris
Dayanara Flores
Nelli Galambos
Yanelli Garcia
Kylah Gretschmann
Mallory King
Lily Martinovich
Graciella Parson
Kendra Spangler
Nevaeh Swick
Ava Varner
Melanie Denny
Gretta Glidden
Madyson Goike
Stephanie Hoople
Jenavieve Lindquist
Aliyah Mandujano
Aubrey Meador
Nevaeh Mickelson
Nikiyah Shields
Macie Smith
Samantha Speece
Brynlee Vrazsity
Head Coach: Haylee Swigart Asst. Coach: Abi Barker
