Lewiston cheerleader Maraeka Merchant cries tears of joy after the announcer calls out their championship victory at the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Saturday. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lewiston high school cheerleaders anxiously await the announcement of the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Brunswick sophomore Leah Kepler's ponytail swings as she's hoisted into the air by teammates during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lewiston cheerleader Andrea Bonin reacts as she's caught by teammates during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lewiston high school cheerleaders hoist the Class A championship trophy after the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Biddeford high school cheerleaders not performing the routine at Maine State Cheerleading Championships become emotional while watching their teammates perform at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lawrence high school teammates embrace after their performance at the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lawrence high school cheerleaders jump into the air during their routine during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Biddeford high school cheerleaders perform their routine during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Bonny Eagle cheerleader Karly Cannell performs her routine during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lawrence high school sophomore Sierra Hawkes stands in formation as she's hoisted by teammates into the air during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Biddeford high school cheerleaders embrace after their performance at the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
The Lewiston high school cheerleaders perform their routine during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lewiston cheerleader Andrea Bonin laughs as her team comes close to finishing their routine at the Maine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Biddeford high school cheerleaders anxiously await the announcement of the Class A championship winner during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Lawrence high school sophomore Sierra Hawkes jumps into the air while cheerleaders kill time before the championship announcement of theMaine State Cheerleading Championships. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Biddeford high school cheerleaders perform their routine during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
Bonny Eagle bases anticipate the catch of their teammate during the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Augusta Civic Center Saturday. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer
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