It appears that the Scarborough and Biddeford High cheerleading squads are ready to battle for the Western Maine Class A title once again.

The two top-notch programs competed in Friday’s Southwestern Maine Activities Association league championship along with 13 other teams and this year it was the Tigers who won the league crown. The Red Storm finished a close second and Marshwood took third.

Most of the teams at last week’s SMAA event will face each other again this Saturday when the Western Maine Class A regional competition is held at the Augusta Civic Center beginning at 9 a.m.

Last year, it was Scarborough winning the league title with Biddeford in the runner-up slot, and one week later it was Biddeford winning the West A regional with the Red Storm right on their tails again. Eventually, both teams were on the outside looking in at the state championship where Lewiston won the A title with Scarborough second and Biddeford third.

Friday’s SMAA event was another loud and raucous affair with 15 teams all performing one non-stop routine filled with endless stunts, impressive tumbling, creative choreography and even some old-fashioned cheers.

All the teams were looking to impress a panel of judges in order to get a top-eight score and move on to the call-back round of routines – where the title is either won or lost. The points from round one do not carry over and the slate is wiped clean as the teams try for one more show-stopping error-free performance.

There were a number of strong showings on Friday with the teams making the call-back portion of the competition all exhibiting solid stunts and eye-catching choreography. The top eight teams after that first round were (in no particular order) Marshwood, Scarborough, Thornton Academy, Bonny Eagle, Gorham, Biddeford, South Portland and Westbrook.

Westbrook’s routine had an enthusiastic blend of jumps, cheers and dance. They were obviously very pleased to reach the call-back portion of the meet.

Westbrook’s roster includes: Seniors – Lauren Ludka, Olivia Brown, Nicole Fox, Kasey Holston, Jacqueline Potvin, and Alisha Ramsey; Junior – Alexzandra Peters; Sophomores – Ashley Clifford, Danene Gill, and Victoria Robertson; Freshmen – Vivianna Adams, Emily Blood, Karleigh Gaudreau, Sara Loveitt, Brooke Sinko, Megan Smith, Chelsea McLain and Marissa Willey. The Blazes are coached by Jamie Gaudreau.

Gorham’s routine was filled with athleticism and energy and they wowed their way into the final round.

Gorham’s roster includes: Juniors – Courtney Davis, Brit Herring, Allysha Jones, Katie Pinkelman, Alinda Sullivan-Kurtz, and Whitney Tulloch; Sophomores – Grace Bagala, Kelsey Herrick, Nellie Stirling, Jessica Taylor, Tiah Vaughan, Chandra Wilson and Stephanie Worcester; Freshmen – Shanice Mitchell, Jordan Shiers, and Julie Smith. The Rams are coached by Kate Lovelass.

Bonny Eagle also had a strong routine with their usual blend of creative choreography and impressive stunt combinations.

Bonny Eagle’s roster includes: Seniors – Samantha Bailey, Chelsey Brown, Samantha Burton, Brittany Cyr, Elise Furlong, Desarae Giasson, Katie Hall, Amber Wallace, and Devan Young; Juniors – Angela Cartwright, Dana Colello, Amanda Conners, Joelle Crockett, Jessica DelVecchio, Anastasia Skibicki, and Ellen Wormwood; Sophomores – Nicole Arnold and Ashley DeStefano; Freshman – Andrea Mondor. The Scots are coached by Selena Brown.

The top six teams at this weekend’s Class A regional will qualify for the state championship meet on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Bangor Auditorium.