Cheer

Head Cheer Coach

Lauran Reyes

lbielstein@dallasisd.org

Junior Varsity Cheer Coach

Heather Lindemann

hlindemann@dallasisd.org

About HHS Cheer

Hillcrest High School Cheer organization is a group of individual leaders chosen to represent the campus, district, and community in the encouragement of team spirit. Developing self-confidence and sportsmanship while upholding respect and positive relations within our community. We value and cherish the legacy and tradition of what it means to be a Panther cheerleader.

Meet the 2026-2027 Team

Varsity

Elizabeth Baker

Emma Childs

Chloe Dahlander

Claire Deloach

Ashley Feliciano

I'Aini Harris

Madelyn Hegar

Sydney Ingerto

Jada Joiner

McKenna Kell

Helena Martinez

Ella Minc

Zaira Narvaez

Skylar Robinson

Gisele Sanchez

Savannah Singh

Bella Zilbermann

Junior Varsity

Brynn Bushart

Emma Calhoun

Annabelle Casarez

Samantha Claus

Camila Cuevas

Beatrice Davison

Ambar Garcia

Daisy Gongora

Eyvry Landrum

Christine Lopez

Yaretzy Lopez

Paris O'Neal

Gritzel Rosas

Lucero Torres

Aleilah Vergara

Varsity Captain- Madelyn Hegar

Junior Co-Captains-

Chloe Dahlander & McKenna Kell

JV Co-Captains- Bea Davison & Lucy Torres

Upcoming Events

October 14th - DISD Cheer Showdown Competition

November 15th - NCA North Texas Regional Competition

December 5th - DISD Cheer Challenge Competition

December 8th - VPA Winter Showcase at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium

January 15th - UIL Spirit State Championships

January 23rd & 24th - NCA Nationals

February 2nd - Cheer Tryout Interest Meeting via Zoom

February 5th - Tryout packets go Live!

February 26th - Tryout packets DUE!!

March 8-12th - Cheer Tryouts Week

March 24th - New Team Parent Meeting in the library

NCA Camp Recap

Our program had such a blast at NCA Cheer Camp in July! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and positive attitude our athletes displayed all week long.

Varsity Awards:
• 3 Superior Ribbons (Band Chant, Situational Chant & Game Day Cheer)
• Technical Excellence Award – Crowd Effectiveness
• Stunt Safety Award

JV Awards:
• Top Team Game Day Cheer
• Superior Ribbon – Game Day Cheer
• Herkie Team Award (Day 2)

Program Awards:
• Herkie Team Award for the Entire Camp (2 years in a row!)
• Spirit Sticks every night

All-American Nominees:
Madelyn Hegar, Ashley Feliciano, McKenna Kell, Gisele Sanchez, Chloe Dahlander, Samantha Claus, Evyry Landrum, and Camilla Cuevas

All-American Winners:
McKenna Kell & Samantha Claus

America Needs Cheerleaders Pin It Forward Award:
Brynn Bushart, Skylar Robinson, and Madelyn Hegar

We also had the opportunity to perform at the Frisco RoughRiders game, making an unforgettable week even more special!

These awards are a reflection of the effort, leadership, sportsmanship, and Crest Pride our athletes brought to camp every single day. We can’t wait to take what we learned and bring it to the sidelines this season.