By Hayden Swope
Brehmen Gibson-Smith of Hutchinson has been working all offseason for cheer season, and an upcoming competition will showcase her and her team’s talents.
“I am most excited for the competition and showcase we do called ‘Rally in the Valley’,” Gibson-Smith said. “We are doing a routine that we have been working on since we came back from Christmas break. We have gone to Rally in the Valley a few times and it’s always rewarding when we get off the mat.”
Gibson-Smith stays active during the summer and throughout the season, attending camps and open gyms to continue developing her cheer skills.
“Every summer we go to NCA camp as a whole team,” Gibson-Smith said. “This year we went to Oklahoma University and that is always a fun experience. Personally I have been going to the open gyms at Hutch Community College. I also go to the YMCA every so often to practice my tumbling.”
Hoping to improve both her individual strength and team stunts, Gibson-Smith has been focusing on certain training sessions to better herself and her strength.
“I have wanted to improve our stunts as a whole but individually I have taken weight classes and continue to go to the gym and lift as much as possible so I can become stronger in that aspect,” Gibson-Smith said.
With a mix of personal and team goals, Gibson-Smith is looking to accomplish both.
“Some personal goals I have for this season are to continue to push myself to be the best cheerleader I can be,” Gibson-Smith said. “Some team goals I have for the season are to hit at Rally in the Valley.”
