VHS Cheer Classic Saturday

The 20th edition of the Sweet Onion Cheer Classic presented by the Paul Thigpen Automotive Group will be held this Saturday at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium on the campus of Vidalia High School.

The event will feature the defending 2AA State Champion Vidalia Indians and has become one of the premier competitions across the state. It will also feature 12 High School and 12 Middle School teams who will compete for the title. In addition to the Vidalia squad, the defending AAA Champion, Pierce County, will be on hand Saturday and Vidalia Cheer Coach Ann Michele Toole say’s that this year’s event, held under some different guidelines, should be a classic.

“We have some outstanding teams that will be here to compete Saturday, and I am so thankful that we have the opportunity to host the event once again, even if we have had to make some changes. We have instituted a set of guidelines that outline specific details that will ensure that we are taking all the necessary precautions to help ensure the safety of our teams and fans.”

The event, which will also feature the J.R. Trippe Middle School team and Toombs County, will get underway Saturday at 9:00 a.m. with two Middle School sessions, followed by two High School sessions beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are limited and must be purchased in advance.

There will be no tickets sold at the door. Tickets may be purchased by going to the Vidalia Athletic Website at vidaliaathletics. com/event-tickets.