Cheerleading state championship at the Cross Insurance Center

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Thornton head coach gives some words of encouragement to one of his cheerleaders before the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - A Lewiston cheerleader stretches before their routine during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - A Brewer cheerleader ices her nose while waiting for their turn to perform during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Marshwood cheerleaders keep their flyer steady during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Lewiston coaches cheer on their team during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Lewiston cheerleaders show off their skills during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Lewiston cheerleaders show off their skills during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Lewiston placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Lewiston celebrates after discovering they placed first during the Class A cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Ellsworth helps each other stretch before their routine during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - John Bapst cheerleaders amp themselves up before their routine during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Ellsworth cheerleaders wish each other luck before their routine during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - A John Bapst cheerleader waits her team's turn to perform during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - John Bapst amps up the crowd during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Hermon shows off their tumbling skills during the Class B cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Old Town placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Dexter cheerleaders try to make sure their teammate doesn't fall to the ground after slipping during a lift during the Class C cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Orono placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Central amps up the crowd during the Class C cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Orono placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Penobscot cheerleaders tumble through the air during their Class D cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Central Aroostook placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Central Aroostook hold pinkies before taking the mat during their Class D cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Central Aroostook placed first. Ashley L. Conti | BDN

BANGOR, MAINE -- 02/06/2016 - Central Aroostook celebrates after learning they placed first during their Class D cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Ashley L. Conti | BDN