Cecil County Wolfpack Cheerleading Team Wins First Place at Perry Hall High School Invitational

CECIL COUNTY, MD — The Cecil County Wolfpack cheerleading team has proven that resilience and teamwork pay off. After placing fourth just three weeks ago, the 11U Wolfpack squad made an incredible comeback to win First Place at the Perry Hall High School Cheerleading Invitational on October 12.

The Wolfpack cheer team, part of the Cecil County Parks & Recreation program, consists of 17 talented athletes aged 11 and under. Under the leadership of head coach Becca Boutin and director Joanna Skoronski, the team delivered a dynamic two-minute-and-30-second routine that impressed the judges with precise execution, energy, and technical difficulty.

A Winning Performance Built on Dedication

Similar to figure skating competitions, cheer routines are judged on performance, synchronization, and the inclusion of required elements such as dance, tumbling, pyramids, and stunts. The Wolfpack mastered all of these, showcasing strong teamwork and flawless timing.

“I am so proud of these girls,” said Coach Becca Boutin, a North East resident who has guided the team through weeks of rigorous training. “They showed what it means to never give up.”

A Season of Hard Work

Each season runs from mid-August through early November, alongside the local parks and recreation football season. The Wolfpack cheerleaders practice three nights a week and perform on Saturdays at youth football games. Competitions are typically held on Sundays, making for a busy and physically demanding schedule.

Cheerleading requires exceptional athleticism, combining strength, flexibility, and coordination. Team members take on specific roles such as base, flyer, and backspot, executing complex lifts, tumbling passes, and jumps like toe-touches, pikes, and hurdlers — all within a high-energy 2.5-minute routine.

“These girls are not just cheerleaders — they’re true athletes,” Boutin emphasized.

Younger Team Also Shines

The Cecil County Wolfpack 8U Level 1 team, made up of younger athletes, also earned an impressive Second Place in their division during the same competition at Perry Hall High School. Their strong performance highlighted the growing depth and skill of the entire Wolfpack cheerleading program.

With dedication, teamwork, and a winning spirit, the Cecil County Wolfpack continues to raise the bar for youth cheerleading in Maryland.