(Peru, Neb.) – The Peru State competitive cheer squad competed in its first competition of the season on Saturday. The Bobcats participated in the Concordia Cheer and Dance Invite in Seward.
 
The Midland Warriors team captured the team title with a total of 69.53 points. The hosts finished second with a score of 66.18 while Hastings finished third with a score of 65.12.
 
The other finishes included fourth – Doane – 59.56, fifth – Northwestern (Iowa) – 56.7, and sixth – Peru State 45.15.
 
Cheer competition are judged on three main areas – building skills, tumbling/jumping skills, and overall routine. In building skills, three aspects are reviewed – partner stunts/group stunts, pyramids, and basket tosses. In tumbling skills, the judging is based on standing tumbling, running tumbling, and jumps. The overall routine portion judging consists of choreography, showmanship/general impression, overall execution, and overall difficulty.
 
Peru State scored its highest in basket tosses, jumps, and choreography.

 
Upcoming Contests
 
Peru State will be back in Seward Wednesday night when they will compete in a triangular involving the hosts and Hastings. It will begin at 7:30 p.m.
 
Then, the 'Cats will be competing in the Hastings Invitational on Friday, Feb. 12, with the start time yet to be determined.