Storm Win Latest Tampa/Orlando Battle 35 to 34

Jackson, Florida Correspondent | Jun 24, 2014

The Tampa Bay Storm beat back the squad from DisneyTown in the “double nickel” episode of the ongoing War on I-4 between these cross state rivals. The Predators still lead the series 28-27 all time. I rooted for the Predators last Thursday but this Saturday I had to go with my home town team. Great game but I actually missed about half the scores because my eyes were stuck in the camera lens seeking out the cheerleaders.

The theme of the night was “salute to home town hero” with many honorary presentations through out the evening. The attractive Storm Cheerleaders are comprised of 15 talented dancers who are extremely active during the entire game day process. Constantly giving back, the squad helped out at the St. Joe’s Hospital’s pre-game “Kids are Heroes” party for rewarding area children. Mingling with the guests and then donning capes during the game they were SUPER all evening.

Let’s introduce the two Co-captains first: STEPHANIE was voted to the Arena Bowl Dream Team last year and presently uses her college degree as a Designer of office space. Her bucket list includes learning French. Sweet SAVENAH is a USF gal enjoying her first year as team captain. She and Jalyssa are in the voting for 2014 Dream Team (Cast your vote here).

The 2014 impressive rookie class consist of: ANNA–studied at American Musical & Dramatic Academy. Currently performs at Busch Gardens and Universal Studio. Loves dance competitions, escaping to the Florida beaches and keeping in shape by running. ANNIE–a USF gal who works as an executive assistant. Her dream job is a career at ESPN. Looking forward to eventually raise a household of munchkin’s and relaxes doing crossword puzzles. I first met CRYSTAL in her Lightning Girl days. Major study is in healthcare with a goal of becoming a RN. Her 5 loves are–her daughter, family, dance, friends and the beach. EMILIE–will graduate USF in December and her career occupational goal is to become a Marine Biologist. She speaks French fluently. After receiving a 4 year degree at the University of Tampa, ERIKA schooled another 3 years for a RN. She loves to play the violin and cello in between qualifying for her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Busch Garden’s performer KERI was a 4 year USF SunDoll and still found time to graduate Cum Laude. MEGAN attends St. Pete College with a career goal of working as a radiologic technologist. Her bucket list includes learning snow boarding.

Returning veterans are: JALYSSA plans to use her USF Psychology degree to work in the foster care social areas. ALEXANDRA-has past Lightning Girl tenure. LEXXIE, New York born, has her major in theatre dance and presently pays her bills with her Starbucks Barista wages. PHILIPPA is majoring in Sport & Exercise Science and she also would like to speak a different language fluently. SALINA is studying for a career in the criminal justice system (on the good side). SHANIQUA graduated USF and now works as a recruiter with a career goal of being a motivational speaker.

Our access thanks goes out to Ms. Kindra Ebanks, manager, choreographer and mentor of these fine young ladies. Another great squad, good luck toward reaching the playoffs.