Athletic Highlights

(Front row, from left) Hannah Stadius, Annamari Farrar, Halie Robinson, Logan Brown, Kailey Stevens, Harlie Robinson (middle row, from left) Lauren Houck, Lexi Oliver, Carley Bowman, Anita Milford, Katheryne Maxwell, Caroline Hill (back row, from left) Coach Claudia Cecil, Assistant Coach Roy Peregrina, and Assistant coach Justine Ker.  Not shown:  team members Cassandra Milford, Annabelle Yates, and Assistant Coach Katie Gray.

Gymnastics Team Wins 44 Medals At The State Competition

Saturday, April 12th, the Cedar Creek Gymnastics team attended the Louisiana state meet in Baton Rouge.  THe team had an outstanding performance at State and during the whole gymnastics season.

Team member Lexi Oliver is the 2008 uneven bars and floor state champion.  She is also vault and beam state silver medalist.  Lauren Houck is the 2008 state floor bronze medalist, Logan Brown is the 2008 state floor bronze medalist, Kailey Stevens is the 2008 bronze medalist for beam, Lauren Wade is the 2008 bronze medalist for floor, and Carley Bowman, level 3, is the 2008 state bronze medalist for vault.

The team took the silver medal for all around, and the bronze medal in the team category.  Five teams competed at the state meet; New Height from New Iberia, CG's Gymnastics from Baton Rouge, Guzzy's Gymnastics from Lake Charles, Cajun Keeps from New Orleans, and Cedar Creek.

This was an extraordinary beginning for Cedar Creek gymnastics.  They collected a total of 132 medals during the season.  The team attended four competitions during the 2007-2008 season.  They placed 2nd in the McDonald's Indivitational in New Iberia, 1st place at the Louisiana Cup in Baton Rouge, and 2nd at the New Orleans Invitational.

	Cedar Creek gymnasts who brought home various medals from the state tournament include (from left) Harlie Robinson, Logan Brown, Kailey Stevens, Lauren Houck, Lexi Oliver, Lauren Wade, and Carley Bowman.

Gymnasts on the Cedar Creek team for this season are Lexi Oliver, Lauren Wade, Hannah Stadius, Annamari Farrar, Katheryne Maxwell, Lauren Houck, Cassandra and Anitra Milford, Harlie and Halie Robinson, Kailey Stevens, Carley Bowman, Logan Brown, Caroline Hill, and Annabelle Yates.  All these girls are moving forward to higher levels of competition for the 2008-2009 season which starts in October 2008.  A new group of girls have been training and getting ready for the new season.  THe following girls were inducted to the team at the gymnastics banquet;  Amber Stevens, Emily Robken, Chelsea Johnston, Jessi McIntosh, Savannah Davis, Laney Robbins, Kendell Raley, Kinsley Spatafora, Lauren Menzina, Landri Thomas, and Dante Cecil, who will be the only boy competing for the male level 4 division for Cedar Creek.  All these talented gymnasts were honored during a banquet held at San Miguel's Restaurant on April 26hth.

Mrs. Claudia Cecil, her son, Roy Peregrina, and their assistant coaches, Justine Ker and Kathy Gray, have done a terrific job with these girls, especially since it is their first gymnastics competition season in the hisotry of Cedar Creek.  Cedar Creek is the only school in Louisiana with a competitive team.

Mrs. Cecil starts training the gymnast when they are only 4 years old, and some of them start competing as early as five years old.  This is a sport that girls need to start at a young age because they reach elite levels in junior high or high school.  Mrs. Cecil is always looking for talented girls and boys.

Cedar Creek's Gymnastics One of State's Best

Cedar Creek is very grateful for the commitment that it's inaugural group of gymnasts has put into the school's newest sport. Carley Bowman, Lexi Oliver, Lauren Wade, Lauren Houck, Annamari Farrar, Logan Brown, Hannah Stadius, Anitra Milford, Cassandra Milford, Katherine Maxwell, Annabelle Yates, Caroline Hill, Harly Robinson, Halie Robinson and Kaylie Stevens are putting the Cougars on the gymnastic map.

In their first competition, the McDonald cup in New Iberia, the team collected 21 medals, 1st all around and 2nd place for the team. Less than two months later they entered the Louisiana Open in Baton Rouge and brought home 45 medals and 1st place for the team. Team member Lexi Oliver received the highest scores in both competitions and is the favorite to win state in April. However, Lauren Wade, Lauren Houck, Harlie Robinson, and Caroline Hill are also very close in the competition.

In addition to this group of gymnasts, a new group is preparing for the 2008/2009 season. They are Laney Robins, Savannah Davis, Jessi McIntosh, Chelsea Johnston, Emily Robken, Kinslee Spatafora, Landri Thomas, and Kendell Rayle.

We are very fortunate to have Mrs Cecil, with her vast array of knowledge , as our gymnastic's coach. Mrs. Cecil has been involved in gymnastics since the age of four. She held a spot on Mexico's National Team of Gymnasts for 10 years. We would also like to thank Roy Peregrina, Justine Ker, and Kathie Gray for helping Mrs. Cecil with the gymnastics team.

If you believe your child has a speicial talent for gymnastics, please contact Mrs. Cecil for details.

GOOD LUCK IN NEW ORLEANS!

Cross Country Takes State Chamionship

From left to right are Mackenzie Lewis, Taylor Johnston, Claire Tilmont, Casey Blackwelder, Morgan Solomon, Mallory Cox, Allison Knowles, Taylor Machen, Coach Jimmy Williams, Casey Bowman, and Amanda Bennett.

This season, the Cedar Creek Varsity Girls team placed in the top 10 in every meet. They placed in the top 5 in all but 1. They received 2 second places, 2 first places, and ended the season as the State Champions of class 1A. The only team smaller than 3A that beat them this season was the eventual State Championship team of 2A, St. Thomas Aquinas, the home of the state's fastest and #3 ranked girl in the nation. Early in the season, we were forced to split up our team into an "A" team and a "B" team at the Lafayette Invitational, according to their meet's rules. Our "A" team came in 4th place and our "B" team came in 9th place. The only teams that placed higher than us at Lafayette were the eventual champions and runner-up of classes 4A and 5A. The girls repeated as the small school champion of the Menard Invitational for the 7th consecutive year. At Menard, our girls defeated the eventual State Champions of Class C and Class B. The girls finished the regular season by winning the West Monroe Invitational, beating the likes of 5A West Monroe, Ouachita H.S., Byrd H.S. and a host of other schools much larger than Cedar Creek. A strong championship legacy was established years ago at Cedar Creek. Our school has consistently produced the best in the state in class 1A.

Andy Smith was named a KNOE Television Aaron’s Ace for his performance in the Ouachita Christian football game played on October 26. The Cedar Creek versus Ouachita Christian game was a battle for the district 2-A championship. At quarterback, Andy threw for 170 yards and a touchdown. Also, with less than a minute to play in the game with Cedar Creek down 16-15, the Cougars had the ball on the 25-yard line with a 4th and 8 situation, Andy scrambled for the game-winning touchdown. Cedar Creek went on to win the district championship and finish the regular season at 10-0.

                                    Congratulations Andy!

Dwyer Named Aaron's Ace By KNOE

Sean Dwyer was named by KNOE sports as the Aaron’s Ace for his performance on Friday, September 28th against Many High School. Sean broke three school records. His 316 yards are the most rushing yards in a game. His 404 all purpose yards(rushing, receiving, and kick returns) are the most for a game. His 36 points are the most points scored by one person in a game.

                          Congratulations Sean!

Weight Room Expansion

The rumors you have been hearing are true. With the addition to the Cedar Creek Fieldhouse completed Cedar Creek Athletic Department's summer workout program is off to an amazing start. The first official workout day was Monday, June 4, and an astounding total of 91 athletes participated in the two workout times (7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.), with a total of 94 athletes on Tuesday. Almost 95% of the high school male and female athletes are participating and will be required to attend a total of 22 workouts over the course of the summer. However, the workouts are not limited to high school athletes. Junior High athletes are strongly encouraged to attend as well.

The new addition is complete with new machine weights, dumbbells, medicine balls, barbells and much more. All of the equipment will help the coaches continue to enhance the abilities of the athletes. The coaches would like to extend their gratitude to all of those who helped in many different ways to make this incredible opportunity possible and to welcome those who would like to see the athletes in action to come by and watch the workouts and visit the new weight room.

 Junior High Cheerleaders Win At Camp

First Row : Ashton Terry, Katie Stuckey, Morgan Mills. Second Row: Claire O’Neal, Abby Fuqua, Noelle Futch, Lauren Spillers. Third Row: Allison Ewing, Jordan Davis, Kayla Kendrick, Justine Ker, Maggie Davidson.

The Junior High Cheerleaders attended camp at Louisiana Tech University. They won first in home pom and cheer. They also won the superior award, camp champs , and a spiritstick. Justine Ker, Morgan Lolley, and Katie Stuckey were selected as All-Star cheerleaders. They have an opportunity to attend the Houston Thanksgiving Parade.

 Congratulations Girls! 

Three of the CCJH Cheerleaders were selected as All-Stars this year at UCA camp. They are Katie Stuckey, Morgan Lolley, and Justine Ker.