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December 17, 2025
Cheer Competition Season Nearing The excitement and anticipation for the unforgettable performances. By Jaycie LeDuc Staff Writer
line within us backstage waiting to perform! We cannot wait to share our achievements with our KHS family when we have reached the end of our comp season, and have blown away the judges!” Although the official competitions haven’t started yet, the team has been hard at work all season preparing for
Domanique said, “Our season is coming along so well, we have been preparing all year for these moments and our team truly works so hard to improve our skills as a whole everyday. As it be-
KHS cheer team is building as they prepare for the competitive cheer season, which starts this Winter and runs through the Spring. Led by Head coach Shanna Mcdonald and senior captains Brooklyn Paul, Presley
these upcoming big events. Decem- ber 2nd marked the beginning of their official competition practices. Their first competition will take place in January in Fresno. Accord- ing to Domanique they are taking their top performances from this year and combining them into one incredible routine. The whole KHS cheer team has been reviewing and perfecting every part of each dance to make sure it’s their best work yet! Dominique also mentioned that their main focuses have been on spacing and formations. By making sure everything is equally spaced,
Patterson, and Natalie Domanique, the team is getting ready to showcase their skills at local and regional com- petitions. This year, the cheer team is planning to host a Viking Cheer Camp for students in grades sixth through eighth. The camp will give younger students the chance to learn cheer techniques, practice routines, and experience the teamwork and spirit that makes Viking cheer so special. This event is going to high- light the talent of younger students and strengthen the bond between the KHS Cheer team and the communi- ty.
ing my senior season, this is our first competition team here at Kingsburg High School in 12 years. I am looking forward to my team challenging ourselves in a new environment, and the adrena-
their routine looks clean, polished, and visually appealing from every angle! The KHS Cheer Team is so excited to showcase all their hard work and dedication.
As the competitive season approaches, the Viking cheer team is more motivated than ever to represent their school with energy and Viking pride. Their many upcoming audiences can expect
Wrestling Kicks off their Season Ready to Rum ble By Jasmyn Gomez Production Editor The KHS wrestling team kicks off their season ing more into the sport.” and being the only girl on the team can make me only stronger by going against boys.”
Delsid placed 6th in the tournament and was the only freshman who placed. Sophomore Josiah Lo- pez was asked what he wants to gain from this season and he replied, “I want to get better at wrestling so it
Senior Ethan Perales commented, “I think the season is going to be good. I’m hoping it’s a lot better than last year with more growth.” Perales added, “My
being ranked top 18 in California High School team rankings, and are coming back from being 2025 Divi- sion 2 Champions. Their first match
goal for the season is to get another valley champ and have more personal growth.” There are many upcoming tournaments for this season including tournaments on December 19-20. Perales commented, “I’m excited for my senior season because it’s my last year and I want to do my very best since I’ve been working at this for 4 years.” Ayala added, “I’m ex- cited for my senior year with a lot of growth and my hard work paying off.” Delsid’s goal for the season is, “To go to more tour- naments and get a winning streak.” Ayala’s goal is also, “to get Valley Champs again and
took place on December 6, at Bakersfield High School. Se- nior Emilio Ayala and Senior Carlos Melgoza got 1st, Junior Paxton Palomar got 3rd and Junior David Muxlow got 4th. Palomar comment- ed, “Some highlights from the season was cheering my teammates on and watching everyone wrestle for the first time.” Palomar added, “The team got the first game jitters out, and we now know how much harder we have to work in the room everyday to get better.” Ayala stated, “I’m feel-
ing confident about the season because we have a good and solid group of guys coming back and we are back in season from being Valley Champions.” Kingsburg High Wrestling had another tourna- ment on December 12-13, in Reedley. Freshman Jayme Delsid shared, “I’m very excited for my first tournament this season. I’m excited because I get to learn more technique with also engag-
can help me get better with the other sports I play.” Lopez also stated, “I am very excited for this season because I like wrestling and it’s something new I’ve wanted to try.” Delsid is the only girl on the wrestling team. Delsid expressed, “I feel like it’s a challenging sport
my individual goal is to place at state.”
Lopez stated, “I’m confident for this season as long as I practice constantly and just get better.” Vikings wrestling is ready for the season with big goals ahead of them! They are very confident that they will do well this season!
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