From staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville Middle School cheerleading team placed second at the Alabama High School Athletic Association Cheer Competition Nov. 15 at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
The team placed second in the Junior High (Large) category behind Discovery Middle School. Sand Rock Junior High placed third.
A total of 1,496 cheerleaders from 99 teams participated in the 18th annual event administered by the Universal Cheerleaders Association. Competition also included categories of Time Out Cheer, Time Out Dance and High School Fight Song events.