SENATOBIA – The Northwest cheerleading program held its annual tryout for the 2013-14 squad and out of 38 people who tried out 22 were selected to the team.

"This year's squad is hands down the most athletic and talented we've seen in years," cheer sponsor and coach Liesl Davenport said. "We have very good representation from all over north Mississippi to include some outstanding local talent." 

Open practices began in February, clinics began in March and the tryout and selection concluded at the end of April. All together, it's about a two month process and very competitive.

Northwest will hold its first practice with their new squad on Saturday, May 4. 

Pictured: Back Row (left to right): Gregory Traylor (Southaven), Chance Simmons (Grenada), Jameko Trimble (Tupelo), Nolan Shackleford (Senatobia), Brandon Casey - Manager (Hernando), Gerald Johnson (Lake Cormorant), John Cotton (Lambert), Lee Williams (Lambert).

Middle Row (left to right): Celeste Romanoli (Independence), Lindsay Abston (Independence), Lauren Carson (Coldwater), Kaylan Williams (Batesville), Katelyn McClusky (Senatobia), Breanna Bess (Grenada), Kayla Lunamand (Lewisburg).

Front Row (left to right): Nicole Norman (Lake Cormorant), Amanda Rayburn (Southaven), Georgia Dulin (Senatobia), Kayla Witt (Olive Branch), Courtney Mitchell (Batesville), Shelbi Dunlap (Coldwater), Megan Wootten (Oxford), Madison Morgan (Starkville).

For more information about Northwest cheerleading, contact coach Davenport at ldavenport@northwestms.edu. You can also connect with the squad on Facebook (NWCC-Ranger-Cheerleaders) and on Twitter (@RangerCheer).