Turf is slippery at sunup, so tumble with caution

Cape cheerleaders work out at 7:30 a.m.

Freshmen cheerleaders in back are (l-r) Ashley Carrier, Angelica Reyes, Summer Reynolds, Julia Williams, Emily Groll and Mia Pennypacker. In front are Bri Porter, Ariana Gibbs, McKenzie Burns and Hannah Chaze. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS

Dave Frederick

August 18, 2020

Cape cheerleading coach Courtney Hennessey: “These kids mean so much to me. They are always appreciative of still having workout practices even though everything is up in the air! They are working hard and not giving up on their sport, so I’m not gonna give up on them this season.”

The coed crew with a big incoming freshmen class is out there every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. working out and keeping sharp.

“The turf is slick at 7:30, but by 8 a.m., it has dried out enough that we don’t have to worry about slipping,” Hennessey said.

Cape cheer is its own entity, with head-to-head competitions against other squads outside of supporting sports teams.

These athletes are like young pups who need to run, otherwise they get squirrelly during the day.

In back are (l-r) Ivy Stephany Hernández Urias, Bri Porter, Hannah Chaze and Brooklyn Blackwell. In middle are Kayla Lorah, Mia Pennypacker, Emily Groll, Summer Renyolds, Ashley Carrier, Julia Williams and Angelica Reyes. In front are Sarah Coty, Ariana Gibbs, Bryan Garcia, Vanessa Williams, Jormir de la Cruiz and McKenzie Burns.