CLMS competition cheer honored for wins

The Canyon Lake Middle School competition cheer team was honored at the Student of the Month Assembly on Mar. 15 for winning the title of 2019 California CHEERpros State Division Champions and Grand Champions. The students were presented with recognition certificates from Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez.

The team is coached by Tammy Howard and Kendall Howard. Canyon Lake residents on the team are Allyson Villarreal, Callie Reeves, Eliana Ruyle, Emily Graham, Emma Dornay, Julia Zitzke, Katelynn Stout, Kennedy Benham, Kolena Apana, McKenzie Cassara, Natasha Warner, Riley Bergherm, Sawyer Lanouette and Summer Scott. Additional team members include captain Bella Roe, Gage Dudziak, captain Kailani Rjiejahh, captain Kaley Pelton, Lacey Castillo, Katrina deVera and Serenity Llorin.