OZARK, Mo. — The Ozark High School Cheerleading Team is gearing up for a long trip to Orlando, Florida for the National High School Cheerleading competition after qualifying at regionals.

The cheerleaders showed their friends and family in Missouri what they’ve been working on in preparation at their showcase Sunday night.

“Getting to see the people that you love and care about what you do is just really encouraging,” said Ozark senior Reese Renfrow.

Months of hard work have gotten the cheerleaders at Ozark High School to where they are today, and they say this team is like family.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Bethany French, ozarksfirst.com)