Bengals take National title

Bengals Cheer took it all this past weekend when they came home with a 1st-place trophy from their national competition in Las Vegas.

"The girls competed at Nationals where they received ZERO deductions on their score," advisor Xina Vasquez said.

The girls all received National Champion jackets and medals. They also received a pin for getting zero deductions.

The JAMZ Youth National Competition was held last weekend at the Orleans Arena. The girls competed on Sunday.

The cheer squad consists of Amaia Marquez, Ariana Nava, Betty Morse, Daisy Asensio, Jayden Hinojosa, Jayleen Munoa, Jennifer Chavez, Kayley Barulich, Leah Samarin, Lexsi Amador, Mia Quintana, Monique Martinez, Vianey Velasquez and Yesenia Hernandez.

According to coaches Megan Garza and Anissa Vasquez, the girls have worked hard on their revamped routine and have been working on it since before the last football season.

Parents were complimentary as they said that the coaches put in a tremendous amount of work with the girls.

The Bakersfield Eastern Sabers took home 2nd place and Bakersfield Rockets earned 4th place.

Some of JAMZ Cheer partners include the United States All Star Federation, Pop Warner, Rebel Athlete, Youth Cheer and Dance Alliance, and Power Music Cheer.