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teams in each of the locations.

“There were physical locations, and the teams that finished in first place at the physical locations all competed virtually,” explained parent volunteer Holly Bretzius.

“The judges reviewed the first-place winners from all of the locations, and they chose the No. 1 team (from each). (The team from Twin Valley) was the best of the best and won nationally.”

In recreational cheer, the teams are judged on their stunts; showmanship; tumbling; formations, like pyramids; and transitions. “They watch every detail of the performance,” said Bretzius, noting that along with the title, each cheerleader was awarded a championship medal, ring and jacket, and the team received a banner.

Earning the national title was the culmination of the Twin Valley Youth Cheer Team’s season, during which it earned seven first-place wins under the guidance of cheer coordinator Jasmine Draper and competition coaches Andrea Michener and Jillian Ressel. The team’s presenting sponsor for the season was Brodie Generational Capital Partners, which provided the funding for the girls to register for The ONE competition in Virginia Beach.

“I’m so proud of our youth cheer team. What a way to put Twin Valley youth cheer at the front of the pack,” said Mark Mountz, board president for the league.

The Twin Valley Youth Football & Cheer League is a nonprofit recreational organization, which is open to youths who live in or near the boundaries of the Twin Valley School District. In addition to competitions, participants cheer on the sidelines of Twin Valley youth football games and perform a short routine during halftime. Cheerleading is open to student-athletes of any ability. For more details, visit www.twinvalley football.com/cheer.

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Community Calendar

July 27. Nature Thursday

Honey Brook Community Library

687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 10 to 11 a.m. Mr. Phil, with his assortment of reptiles and creatures, will present the program, which will be held outside in the library’s back yard. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets for seating. The program is for children in first through eighth grades. www.honeybrooklibrary.org

July 28. Community Dinner

St. Peter United Church of Christ

1920 Ridge Road, Pottstown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received. For more information, call 610-469-9690.

July 29. Rummage Sale

Living God Lutheran Church

3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to shopping, attendees will be able to purchase a hot dog lunch for a nominal fee. Call 610-273-9383 for more information.

July 29. Berks Strollers Hike

Schuylkill River Trail Union Township

1281 E. Main St., Douglasville. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Community members are welcome to join the hike. Hike leader: Sandie, 610-587-2730

July 29. Yard Sale, Farmers Market, Movie Main Bird Park

26 N. Water St., Birdsboro. The yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The evening farmers market will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by a free movie screening in the park. The featured movie will be “Free Guy.” www.facebook.com/BirdsboroFarmersMarket.

Aug. 8. Puppets Pizzazz

Village Library

207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown, 6 p.m. The puppet show will mark the summer finale of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Children and families are welcome. www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryofMorgantown

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