Ultimate Cheerleaders

Photos of the Year – December 29

Between Christmas and New Year’s we are showcasing the year’s favorite photos from our contributors.

When we were asked to provide a favorite photo from 2012, my general instinct is to ask for scoring criteria with a tie-breaking algorithm to quantify it. Kind of like BCS standings for my photos. But I resisted the temptation and went with my most memorable photo by far this year. Some of the indoor football Bloomington Edge Dance Team posing with the halftime entertainment: monkeys riding dogs that rounded up sheep. Pro cheer, no matter what level of sport, is about the fan entertainment experience, and this was one memorable thing to behold. So here is Edge Dance Team coach Stacy Terry, Lauren, Alice, and Jess posing with the entertainment prior to halftime.

Thanks to all the cheer directors, cheerleaders, dancers, and media people who went out of their way to help me out in 2012!

About the Author

Dave, Midwest Correspondent