Plainfield Saints Cheer Teams Dominate at Chicagoland Conference Competition

The Plainfield Saints Cheer program is celebrating an incredible season of growth and success — taking home five Conference Champion titles at the Chicagoland Pop Warner Cheer and Dance Competition, along with the Varsity squad earning Grand Champion rings for Level 3. Now, the Saints are setting their sights on the Pop Warner Mid-America Regional Cheer and Dance Championships, where they’ll bring their largest lineup in program history.

This weekend, six Saints teams will compete across eight routines, marking a record-breaking regional showing for the program. Five of those six teams will be vying for bids to the 38th Annual Pop Warner Cheer and Dance National Championships, taking place this December in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“As our organization continues to grow, this is the largest group of athletes we’ve ever had with the potential to advance to Nationals,” said Alyssa Gravelle, Vice President of Cheer for the Plainfield Saints. “It’s a true reflection of our athletes’ hard work, dedication, and the outstanding leadership of our coaching staff.”

The Saints’ success at the Chicagoland Conference has already turned heads, with stellar performances from every level:

• Tiny Mites – Incredible performance!

• Mitey Mites – Amazing energy and spirit!

• Junior Peewee – 🥇 1st Place Sideline and 🥇 1st Place Show Cheer

• Peewee – 🥈 2nd Place

• Junior Varsity – 🥇 1st Place

• Varsity – 🥇 1st Place Sideline and 🥇 1st Place Show Cheer, also earning the coveted Level 3 Grand Champion Rings 🏆💍

The Saints’ regional lineup includes:

• Tiny Mite Cheer, led by Coach Tera Davis

• Mitey Mite Cheer, led by Coach Kristina Hauge

• Junior Peewee Cheer, led by Coach Rina Costello

• Peewee Cheer, led by Coach Liz Briggs

• Junior Varsity Cheer, led by Coach Lindsay DeLuca

• Varsity Cheer, led by Coach Alyssa Gravelle

“We couldn’t be prouder of how far our athletes have come,” said Paige Carter, Cheer Commissioner for the Saints. “Every team has worked tirelessly to get here, and regardless of outcome, we’re already winners for the way they’ve grown and represented the Saints family.”

With routines that showcase athleticism, teamwork, and spirit, the Plainfield Saints are ready to light up the regional stage — carrying the momentum of a championship season and the pride of their entire community.

Next stop: the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, this weekend, where the Saints will compete for a chance to punch their ticket to the Pop Warner National Championships.