The CHIEF February 2024

Cheer Update: 23-24 Season By: Taylor Henson

With the second semester underway, let's talk about the Varsity Cheer team! In 2022, the Pontiac Township High School Lady Indians made their first run to state. At sectionals, they placed fourth out of thirty-nine teams! This team had only a couple seniors with many underclassmen returning. After their first state appearance, they were determined to make it there again. This year, they did just that! With almost the same team as last year, they struck gold again placing fourth at sectionals. They had much support from PTHS students because of a fan bus. A student could buy a ticket to watch their very own cheerleaders compete at a state-level competition. This year's team had many veterans with four seniors and four juniors. Let's make sure they get to that level again next year by continually showing our support!

PTHS Basketball Update By: Jack Demopoulos With a 5-1 record in the month of February, it's safe to say that the Indians have been lights out so far. Currently, the basketball team has accumulated a 19-10 record and a 8-1 in the conference, with outstanding performances from the likes of Riley Johnson, Henry Brummel, Riley Weber, Camden Fenton, and Kerr Bauman. With everything going on this season, let us recognize the outstanding players who have scored one thousand points in their high-school career: Kerr Bauman, Henry Brummel, and Riley Weber. Throughout these players' careers they’ve shown a crazy amount of dedication to not just playing, but playing extremely well, and we thank these seniors for all the memories they’ve made. Moving forward, the team is coming into the playoffs with fire in their heart hoping to have a repeat of last year. It’s safe to say the team is special and has a lot of amazing players. I know I’ll be watching as many games home t t h thi t i t l f l th