
Mike Wolanin | The Republic CSA Lincoln cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy after winning first place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
CSA Lincoln took first place in the BCSC Elementary Basketball League Cheerleading competition Saturday. Rock Creek was second and Clifty Creek took third.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus East cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus East cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Northside Middle School cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Northside Middle School cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Northside Middle School cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Central Middle School cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Central Middle School cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Lincoln dance team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Lincoln dance team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Parkside Elementary School dance team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Southside Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Southside Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Southside Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Clifty Creek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Clifty Creek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Clifty Creek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Rockcreek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Rockcreek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Rockcreek Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Rockcreek Elementary School cheer squad wait to compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Schmitt Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Schmitt Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Schmitt Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Schmitt Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the L. Frances Smith Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the L. Frances Smith Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The L. Frances Smith Elementary mascot runs on to the court to with the Smith cheer squad as they prepare to compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Fodrea cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Fodrea cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Fodrea cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Taylorsville cheerleading coach Emma Geilker gives out instructions as they Taylorsville Elementary School cheer squad competes in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Taylorsville Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Taylorsville Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Parkside Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Parkside Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Richards Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Richards Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Richards Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Fans cheer following a performance by the CSA Lincoln cheer squad in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Lincoln cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Lincoln cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the CSA Lincoln cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Mt. Healthy Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Mt. Healthy Elementary School cheer squad compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus East competition cheer squad perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus North competition cheer squad perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Booker Pease twirls a pom-pom in the air as he waits to watch his cousin Avary McQueary, with Richards Elementary School, compete in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Cheerleaders and spectators gather in for the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic CSA Lincoln cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy after winning first place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic CSA Lincoln cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy after winning first place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rockcreek cheerleading coach Katie McGiffen gets a hug from Kaylie Lykins while celebrating after winning second place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rockcreek cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy after winning second place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Taylorsville cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy after winning third place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Taylorsville cheerleaders react after winning third place in the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus North cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus North cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus North cheer team perform during the annaul Elementary Athletic League Cheer Day competition at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CSA Lincoln took first place, Rockcreek took second place and Clifty Creek took third in the competition.




