Colton cheerleaders return after absence

Colton High School has a new addition on the sidelines after a four-year absence.

(Clockwise from back left) Carrie Hennigar, Anna Ware, Shelby Purcell and Adelaide Willis.

Cheerleaders have returned after a group of girls expressed interest last spring to bring them back.

Administrators approved, a coach was hired and a four-girl group made their debut in early football season after a required 10 practices. In basketball the squad has added more cheers and maneuvers.

“It’s been really fun,” said sophomore Carrie Hennigar. “Just getting our crowd into it and watching the team win. At first nob...