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If you have a passion for the sport of cheerleading and would love to be recognized for your hard work and effort, then YOU need to apply for the ICCA All-State Cheer Team! A lucky group of outstanding athletes are selected from the best varsity level cheerleaders throughout the state of Illinois.

We are excited to announce the 2025 All-State Cheer Team:

Mason Bryant - Thornton Township High School

Madeline Cohill - Alton High School

Annie Etter - Highland High School

Claire Hanlin - Farmington High School

Kaylen Hansen - Wilmington High School

Briley Keach - Flora High School

Maria Long - Pontiac High School

Ashlyn Rama - O'Fallon High School

Claire Stanforth - Rockridge High School

Rylee Thole - Highland High School

Lauren Thomas - O'Fallon High School

Junior and Senior athletes are eligible to apply provided you are a member of your varsity cheerleading team and you compete at a minimum of one ICCA Invitational.  If you are also applying for the ICCA Scholarship, we’ve made it even easier for you. The video requirements are the same!

All-State Information

  • Your school must be an ICCA member and you must compete at a minimum of one ICCA Invitational to be eligible to apply.

  • You must complete the form online by November 30th to be considered for the All-State Cheer Team.

  • Those selected will be posted on the ICCA website by the date stated on the application.

  • If selected, you are required to be present at the ICCA Championships in uniform on January 11, 2025.

Instructions

  • 1

    Applicant must be in uniform in the skills video.

  • 2

    Applicant must be in uniform for photo (head shot).

  • 3

    Other cheerleaders seen in the video should be in practice clothing and only seen during the stunting section.

  • 4

    All skills must be performed on a cheer mat (NO spring floor).

  • 5

    The video should be no longer than 2 minutes.

  • 6

     Follow the directions on the application form regarding the video and photo upload.

The video is required to be in the following order:

  • Sideline Crowd Leading Cheer (no stunts but must incorporate one jump and a tumbling skill)

  • Combination Jump (Demonstrate your best triple jump)

  • Tumbling (include ONE each of your best standing tumbling AND a running tumbling pass)

  • Stunt Sequence (Applicants for the stunt sequence may be the base, top or back spot but not the front spot. Two stunt MAX).

*Videos not submitted in the correct order listed above will not be considered for the All-State Cheer Team.*

SKILLS VIDEO SCORE SHEET The skills video is worth (60) points.

See the breakdown below of how your video will be judged.

  • Voice (5 points)

    Articulation, volume, pacing

  • Motions (10 points) evaluated throughout the whole video

    Placement, execution, sharpness

  • Jumps (10 points)

    Flexibility, execution, form, height, landing

  • Tumbling (10 points)

    Difficulty, execution, technique

  • Stunts (10 points)

    Difficulty, execution, technique, variety

  • Creativity, Originality, Overall Appeal (10 points)

    How your video stands out from others, enthusiasm, energy, facials, appropriateness

  • Video follows order and guidelines (5 points)

All-State Application Opens July 1st

GOOD LUCK!!

For questions about the All-State Cheer Team or process, please email All-State Director Gina Dailey at: ginadailey.icca@gmail.com.  All-State Cheer Team deadline is November 30.

Award Recipients

2024 All-State Cheer Team

All-State Group picture

Megan Beerheide
Buffalo Grove High School 

Zaraya Davis
Jefferson High School 

Lexie Fears
Highland High School 

Fernanda (Fern) Gonzalez-Calderon
Jefferson High School 

Dyson Helmers
Chester High School

Rylee Kettmann
Wilmington High School

Delaney Lines
Williamsville High School

Kenzie Kyser
University High School

Hannah Marvel
Knoxville High School

Peyton Marvel
Knoxville High School

Chloe McTeer
Highland High School 

Hannah Melvin
Wilmington High School 

Aiyanna Morales
Buffalo Grove High School 

Avery Pingsterhaus
Breese Mater Dei 

Payton Semmens
Pontiac High School 

Past Recipients