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EDIT: I noticed that I had left in some chat room discussion near the end of the podcast. I edited it out and uploaded an updated copy this morning. Sorry if it confused anyone with the random chatter after the COED discussion.

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Thanks to CheerObsessions on YouTube and UProAV for the video footage!

Harrison High:

Here’s what stood out about this routine:

• They open with a TON of energy.  They’re moving all over the floor and doing it with precision!
• The 3 baskets look great!
• The 3-to-fulls coming to the front just punch the audience -and judges- right in the face*.  Great effect!
• The squad tumbling sequence is loaded!  The toe-backs are super clean and the backhandspring-tucks just punctuate things. Simply awesome.
• The transitions into the stunts look really clean and the following stunts are solid.  They use just enough flair to make the stunts stand out without sacrificing quality.
• The cheer looks great.  The level changes are sharp and the pyramid is executed with the same precision.
• Did I count 6 fulls?
• The jump sequence is TIGHT! Love it!
• The dance, like the opening, has soooo much going on! The level changes and formations are flat out hyperactive! That dance kicks!

*-trust me, it’s a good thing!

Ola High:

Here’s what stood out about this routine:

• Love the opening!! The 3-to-fulls, kick double basket and ripple tumbling all make for a fantastic visual!!
• Check out their cheer.  The stunts start with some rock-solid heel stretches and proceed to move through some great transitions! The words are perfect. You can hear the whole crowd saying “WE ARE OLA!”
• The pyramid has some equally great transitions.  It’s switching and spinning all over the place! Keeps the pace of the routine with the perfect blend of cleanliness and flash.
• The squad tumbling pattern that leads into the running tumbling is a great visual.
• The running tumbling is SUPER high energy. There is so much going on and the formations just add to the excitement.
• The stunt sequence is another set of rock-solid stunt and body positions.  The whole sequence is MONEY!
• The dance just looks like fun and the girls show it!

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