W.F. West cheer team claims two state titles

The W.F. West High School cheerleading team secured two state championships during the state meet at Battle Ground High School on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7.

The Bearcats took home their second straight state title in the non-tumbling medium category, improving on their winning score from a year ago with 77.6 points in 2026 compared to 73.5 in 2025.

W.F. West also earned the 2A/3A gameday large crown with 89 points after placing third in that category last season.

The Bearcats have finished in the top five in the non-tumbling medium category at state four years in a row and in the top three in gameday large three consecutive years.