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Union Local Jets Head coach: Stephanie Jendrusik

Stephanie Jendrusik is in her 14th season as cheering head coach of the Union Local Jets and her four seniors are hoping to repeat an accomplishment they achieved in middle school, just at a higher level.

“Our four seniors were part of the junior high team that won the junior high OVACs,” Jendrusik said.

“Last year we took runner-up and we never give up hope that we will win the 4-A title, but defending our runner-up title is important to us as well.”

Attempting to win the 4-A title for the Jets are Jordan Watson, Bailee Perlman, Savanna Mayhugh, Courtny Hicks, Alyssa Morris, Alyssa Morrison, Gauge Costello, Autumn Crum, Laekynn Little and Alexus Neidert.

Joining Jendrusik as the assistant coach is Amy Latham, while Ayla Stewart performs choreography duties, assisted by Shannon Dombroski.

“The routine is fast,” Jendrusik said. “Our choreographers mixed current dance techniques with some old school 80s style moves and also incorporated some ballet into our routine. It showcases our main tumbling passes in the beginning portion of the dance and continues throughout the routine with synchronized passes as well as standing tumbling.

“The cheer portion of the routine, like most OVAC cheers, tells a story. Its very original and to the point and the girls have very sharp and clean motions.”

As for Jendrusik’s goal heading into the OVAC Championship on Feb. 4 at WesBanco Arena, she just wants her team to leave it all on the floor and learn from the experience.

“As a coach, my goal for the team is that they can walk away from this competition knowing that they gave 100 percent and are satisfied that they performed to the best of their ability.

“I want them to learn the outcome of hard work and dedication as well.”

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