Biddeford cheerleaders took home Class A first place at the cheerleading state championships on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center. The team beat defending champion Bangor to win its sixth title since 2014.
Lisbon High School cheerleaders react after hearing they won first place in Class C at the state cheerleading championships.
And now, the hugs.
Lisbon High cheerleaders won their second Class C title in three years and their third in the last five years at the state championships on Saturday.
Cheerleaders from schools across Maine watch as Marshwood High performs their routine.
Lewiston fans cheer on their team.
A Hampden cheerleader practices a backflip at Saturday's championships.
Faith Watson of Old Town High does 30 right side jumps in a row while waiting for results.
Leavitt High cheerleaders warm up before the championships begin.
Gorham High cheerleaders watch another team perform before it's their turn.
Kelly Nadeau of Mattanawcook Academy waits nervously to compete with her team.
Cheerleaders practice their routine at the state championships on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Lisbon High cheerleaders await results of the competition.
Lewiston cheerleaders practice their routine behind the scenes before competing.
Cheerleaders practice before competing.
Biddeford High cheerleaders prepare to hear the results of the Class A state cheerleading competition.
Lewiston High cheerleaders get pumped up in a dance circle before competing.
Marissa Larock, a senior at Lewiston High, applies lip gloss using her phone before competing.
Thornton Academy cheerleaders get ready to strut their stuff.
Sports 
