With regionals less than a month away, Keys competitive cheer teams are putting the finishing touches on their routines. On Dec. 12, the Hurricanes and Conchs held a friendly scrimmage at Key West High School to help each other refine performances ahead of competition.

Key West, a longtime powerhouse, and Coral Shores, competing in its first season under coach Samantha Rodriguez, are using head-to-head events to fine-tune technique, choreography and consistency. Competitive cheer teams are classified by squad makeup rather than school size, making these judged matchups an important preparation tool.

Both Key West and Coral Shores will compete at South Fork High School for regionals, aiming for a state championship berth in Lakeland on Jan. 22–23.

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