The Huskiettes dance team placed first at Molalla Feb. 14, competing with four other teams in the 4A division.
“We were so surprised,” Coach Kristen Ashcraft said. “When they announce first place, they play your music first. Our song starts out really soft, so at first we were just looking at each other because we could not believe it.
“We have worked so hard. The Huskiettes deserve this. It feels really good to have the judges’ approval. As always, I am so proud of them.”
The Huskiettes dance next on Feb. 28 at Sprague, then they prepare for state championships on March 19.
Sweet Home Junior High joined the Huskiettes at the Molalla competition.
The Junior High placed third out of four teams, Ashcraft said. Scappoose did not receive a trophy, so the team went to Scappoose’s team room and gave Scappoose the third-place trophy.
“The Scappoose team was so touched and flattered that the coaches came to find me to tell me what the Junior High did,” Ashcraft said. “They said it made the Scappoose team’s day. It just shows how much all the OSAA dance teams promote good sportsmanship in competition.
“I want to compliment the Junior High Coach, Eohe, for setting a good example for her kids. If this is the caliber of athlete being developed at the Junior High, I cannot wait to have those dancers on my high school team. They exemplify what Sweet Home sports is all about.”