Casady Cyclones Shine at Regional Pom
Mady Fong (‘28), Class Writer
The Casady School Pom Team brought energy, precision, and excitement to the 2025 year’s regional pom competition held at Crossings Christian School on Saturday, November 8th. The competition saw teams from across the region showcasing their talent, creativity, and athleticism.
Before the Casady pom team even steps onto the floor, the student section is already overflowing with excited fans eager to cheer them on. Since crowd participation is part of the overall scoring, this enthusiastic support gives the team a powerful boost before the music even begins.
As the team enters the competition room, they all jump, smile, and cheer with excitement. This sets an electric tone for their entire performance. The team starts their routine with a band chant called Thunderstruck, taking the stage with sharp movements, synchronised formations, and captivating choreography.
The next routine is the situational chant. The announcer calls a football play, and one designated person on the team must choose whether it is offense or defense. Team Captain, Lottie Fares, was the designated person on the team. The announcer called, “The home team must make a stop before the other team scores!” Lottie immediately knew it was a defense and called it out for the rest of the team. The team had to prepare for both offense and defense.
Next, they perform their Band Dance called “Boogie Woogie Boogie Boy.” Lottie Fares (‘26) states, “This dance was a different style than we have previously done, so it was very challenging. We spent many nights just focusing on this specific dance, but this ended up being our highest score out of everything, so our hard work really paid off!”
To close out their performance, the team delivered a high-energy routine to the Casady Fight Song. Unlike the usual sideline dance performed after touchdowns, this choreography had its own unique flair, showcasing sharper motions and more dynamic formations. The student section joined in, singing and cheering along to the familiar tune.
The team’s practice schedule is no small commitment. The girls don’t begin until 6:30 p.m. and finish at 8:30 p.m. These late evening hours can be exhausting, but they’re necessary because other sports occupy the gyms from 3:30 to 5:45. Despite the long nights and demanding routine, the dancers show up with dedication and focus, proving just how big a commitment being on the pom team truly is.
“Our team has been working very hard for months, and I’m so proud of them,” said Ashley Davis, head coach of the pom competition team. “The girls put in the work, stayed focused, and really brought their best to the competition. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
The Cyclones competed against 35 schools, which were all 5A and under. While this makes the competition harder, they placed 13th, the highest-ranked 3A school. Although to qualify for state competition, they need to place in the top ten. “They were amazing to watch,” said Susannah Brown (’27). “You could tell they had practiced so hard, and it really paid off on stage.”
“I think our team did great, given that we compete against all 5A and under schools. Our effort and improvement really showed when we stepped out on the mat! Although we did not get the outcome we hoped for, I am still so proud of every girl on the team and how hard they have worked over the last few months!” Lottie Fares (‘26).
With regionals behind them, the Cyclones are looking ahead to performing at pep rallies and basketball season, eager to continue building on their success. The team’s dedication and passion for pom serve as an inspiration not only to their peers at Casady School but also to aspiring dancers.
