Katy ISD schools take top three spots
KATY, TX [January 23, 2025] - In a first for the district, Katy ISD earned the top three spots in the UIL 6A Division I Spirit State Championship, held this month in Fort Worth, TX, with Mayde Creek High School earning first place, Seven Lakes High School earning second and Jordan High School earning third at the highly competitive event. In fierce competition, less than one point separated the three schools’ cumulative scores.
Rounding out the results for the finalists, Taylor High School earned seventh place, and Cinco Ranch High School earned 10th.
“Congratulations to Mayde Creek for a phenomenal display of spirit and to all our district winners for their achievement,” said LaKeisha McGowen, assistant director of fine arts over cheerleading in Katy ISD. “Cheerleading in Texas is very competitive, and it is quite impressive that we have the top three winners in this year’s competition.”
Seventy-five schools competed in the 6A Division I qualifying round, and only the top 20 schools advanced to the final round.
The teams compete again this weekend in national competitions in Fort Worth, TX and Orlando, FL.
UIL Spirit recognizes the vital role cheerleaders play in their school’s culture. At the state meet, schools compete in three categories: crowd leading, fight song and band chant. Visit www.uiltexas.org/spirit to learn more.
Photograph: Katy ISD claimed the top three spots at this year’s UIL 6A Division I Spirit State Championship, and five teams among the top 10 finishers in the state.
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