CHEERLEADING - Wood takes fourth in Region 4C

STERLING — James Wood placed fourth and Millbrook took sixth in the Region 4C competition that took place at Park View High School on Tuesday, ending each team's season.

The Colonels were one of four teams to advance to the second round of the eight-team competition. The two teams that advanced to the Class 4 state competition were first-place Broad Run (258.5) and second-place Tuscarora (232). Liberty was third with 220 points and James Wood scored 216.

The Colonels had the third-best score in the first round with 219.5 points. Millbrook scored 199.

James Wood and Millbrook combined for five first team selections and five second team selections on the All-Region 4C team.

First team — James Wood: Khyla Mason, Madeline Walker, Kelsey Beard. Millbrook: Molly Johnson, Sarah Purdy.

Second team — James Wood: Jocelyn Hempel, Blake Gonzales, Emma Groot. Millbrook: Ellie Deegan, Lexi Himelright.