By Cooper Chadwick
Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall is not just a skilled cheerleader but her head coach Raigan Pankratz talks about her stand out attitude and all around kindness,
“She brings a positive light to our team each year. She is dependable in all aspects; I can count on her to not only lead cheers but also be a friend to a teammate who may need it. Throughout her time on the team, she has experienced challenges in life that would cause most high schoolers to fall behind or give up, but she has done nothing but the opposite. Katelyn has remained focused and persevered through it all. She is what every coach would want in an athlete,” Pankratz said.
Over the offseason, Hall made it her main focus to improve her stunting and jumps.
“I want to be stronger, more confident, and more consistent in both so I can better support my team and help us hit skills more cleanly…To work on this, I do specific stretches to improve my flexibility and help prevent injuries. I also practice whenever I get the chance, whether that’s reviewing skills, stretching at home, or focusing on technique so I can slowly improve over time,” Hall said.
As a senior, Hall has a more leadership type role for the Titans, but that does not stop her from continuing to learn from others.
“I understand that I’m not always going to be right, and I’m willing to listen, take criticism, and improve. I also make an effort to have a positive attitude and treat everyone with respect, not just the people on my team,” Hall said.
