Stagg Cheerleader Ava Tamayo said that the competitive cheer season has already provided steady opportunities for growth, with each meet serving as a benchmark for progress and consistency.
“Every competition is a chance to keep improving,” said Tamayo. “We get to see where we stand, what we need to fix, and how we can be better the next time out.”
According to Tamayo, she began cheering in seventh grade after first competing in gymnastics, where she developed tumbling skills through club training at Gym Time. This background provided a technical foundation that translated smoothly into competitive cheer.
Tamayo entered Stagg’s cheer program as a freshman during a period of transition, joining a roster that featured a new coaching staff and a more demanding, competition-focused environment. She said familiar teammates and increased expectations helped her adjust quickly at the varsity level.
Throughout her high school career, Tamayo has competed on varsity, gaining experience in high-pressure settings that emphasize precision, timing, and execution during full routines.
She noted that music remains central to her competitive experience, with routines assigned at the start of the season and refined over time. As competitions progress, each routine becomes tied to performances and team moments, turning the music into a lasting record of the season’s work.
