Junior flyer Kate Sanderlin holds a heel stretch position while smiling confidently in the hands of her teammates at a Piedmont University Cheerleading practice in Demorest, Ga. After a second-place finish at Nationals last season, the team is working toward an even stronger year this season. Head coach Cristen Rabern speaks to the Piedmont University Cheer team in Demorest, Ga., giving a rundown for practice. She leads the team as they prepare for NCA College Nationals in April 2026. Senior flyer Katie Anne McKenzie prepares to flip into a stunt with her group during a weekly practice with the Piedmont University Cheer team. Her stunt group, together for the past two seasons, relies on trust and focus to execute the stunt flawlessly.
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