Thirteen Cheerleading Teams from Alabama, Georgia & Florida competed on October 31st in Dothan, AL in the National Peanut Festival Cheerleading Championship 2009.  The Deep South All-Stars are coached by Melynda Murkerson, Nancy Barton and Amanda Courturier.  Deep South is based in Bainbridge, but has girls on each squad from all over Southwest Georgia.

  The Mini All-Stars, made up of girls 5 & 6 years old, won 1st Place Team in their division.  Coach Murkerson said they were very impressive in their very first competition and she expects more wins to follow. Deep South Mini All-Stars are front row, left to right:  Morgan Bridges, Caroline Harrison, Reece Conley, Kayte Clinkscales, Abigail Anderson, Caroline Harper. Back row, L to R:  Carley Brogdon, MacKenzie Vickers, Jessica Neill, Mel Bodrey, Madeline Gainous

The Youth All-Stars, 4th grade thru 6th grade, also won their division.  Coach Murkerson said these 15 girls are performing stunts way above and beyond thier age level.  She is looking forward to their next competition. Deep South Youth  All-Stars are front row, left to right: Emily Perkins, Jillian Hawkins, Caitlin Miller, Michaele Bryant, Christy Pinson, Haylie Wilkinson. Back row, L to R:  Hannah Holt, Jordan Neill, Maci Barber, Sydney Thompson, Madison Toole, Lauren Braswell, Briana Mills, Jessie Oliver, Annie Bridges