Last Saturday I had the pleasure of covering the talented and beautiful cheerleader squad of the AFL Tampa Bay Storm. Although the evening didn’t produce a victory for the Storm, the entertainment of Arena Football is always enjoyable. Great fan friendly night of fun.
Co-captains are Lexxie, who performs at Universal and Disney and Allison who strives to use her college schooling for chemical research positions.
Veterans include Cristina who is majoring in communications at the University of South Florida. Kayla’s goal is to work for the FBI with her criminology/sociology studies at USF. Kerry is pursuing a Dental Hygienist career. Sara studied Dance at Oklahoma City University. Tyanne is using her Master’s Degree as a Math Instructor for Hillsborough County College.
Seven rookies are on the team. AmberD looks to utilize her studies to work as a Head Nurse in the OB/GYN room. AmberA performs at Busch Gardens. Britny is majoring in Sports Management at the University of Tampa. Dominique is a GUESS sales associate. Kelsey is studying Marketing Mass Communication at the University of Central Florida. USF’s Stephanie was invited for a Rockette Dancer audition. Keeyawna is also a rookie this year.
Our thanks out to Manager Kindra Ebanks for allowing Ultimate Cheerleaders access to meet and photograph these fine young ladies. Beauty and talent: the future looks bright.
PS: #OrlandoStrong
Our Flickr album is here.
Link to Cheer bios is here.
Cristina
Kayla
2016 Captains, Allison and Lexxie.
Dominique
Amber D.
Kerry
Stephanie
Kelsey
Amber A., Lexxie (Captain), Amber D., Sara, Keeyawna, Britny, Tyanne
Amber D. from the Tampa Bay Storm. Check back later this week for our coverage of the Storm versus Sharks game from Saturday Night.
Rookie Amber D. is a nursing major at South University
Kendell, Buccaneer Alum
Brianna cheered for Buccaneers and Lightning Girls
Brianne, Dolphin Alum
Tampa Bay Rays Cheer Squad Members
Crystale, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kasey, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sam, ROAR, is a repeat line captain in 2016
Nature fact per Kori and Anna–Penguins are scared of Lightning Bolts
Here’s part 2 of our “Florida Retirees” who did not audition this year:
Sister-Sister, Paige and Courtney from the Dolphins:
Paige
Courtney
Antasia, line captain from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Ingrid, Buccaneers:
Line captain Karen from the ROAR of the Jaguars:
Hannah, Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR:
Check back with us for part 3
NFL Cheer audition season is always bitter/sweet for our coverage. Sweet to introduce all the rookies who will be dancing on the sidelines this season. Bitter when the retirees are confirmed and they leave the building with their poms and boots.
I can’t remember when I experienced such a wealth of beauty and talent exiting in the same spring. The rookies have some impressive boots to fill.
Here’s a shout out to some of the ladies who will be missed on the field of the Jaguars, Dolphins and Buccaneers.
Whitney, Jaguars ROAR. Some cheer sites have her rated #1 overall:
Macy, Dolphins line captain. My South Florida favorite:
Cori, Bucs. Loved her smile and friendliness since first photographing her as a Storm Cheer:
Michelle, ROAR of the Jaguars. See my write up here:
Brooke, MDC. Three years with the Dolphins:
Megan, Buccaneers. Great combo of beauty and dance moves:
Check back soon for part two.
