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Ocean Springs High Sparkle Cheer Team prepares for return of Friday Night Lights

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8 months ago

August 29, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-08-29 13:53:33

SUMMARY: This week marks the return of football, and the Sparkle cheer team at Ocean Springs High School is finalizing their performance. Celebrating their ninth year, the team consists of 33 cheerleaders, including 12 Sparkle cheerleaders, making it Mississippi’s first inclusive high school cheer team. Cheerleader Laura Drake emphasizes the team’s values of inclusion, stating, “Everyone’s the same.” The group showcases their spirit during home games, rotating performances among three teams throughout the season. Captains have dedicated years to fostering this inclusive environment, ensuring that each member feels like a true cheerleader. Let’s go Greyhounds and Sparkles!

High school football makes a return this weekend, and one group of cheerleaders is putting the finishing touches on their performance.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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