- April 26, 2024
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In their second year of competitive cheer, the Sandcrabs finished fourth in the Class 1A small division varsity finals.
The Sandcrabs finished fourth at the Class 1A small division varsity finals
Seabreeze cheerleaders perform their routine in state finals.
Seabreeze cheerleaders run out to perform at the Class 1A FHSAA state competitive cheer championships.
Ormond Beach Lions Club President Hank Lunsford presents senior Hannah Ashton with a plaque honoring her as the Ormond Beach Lions Club January Student Athlete of the Month.
In just its second year of participating in competitive cheer, Seabreeze finished fourth in its division at the Class 1A state championships Friday, Feb. 3, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville.
The Sandcrabs were the No. 1 seed in the small division varsity based on their regional finish. They were one of two teams to automatically advance to the finals.
Eleven teams in the division competed in the semifinals earlier in the day for the last three finals spots.
The Sandcrabs had no deductions in their routine and scored 76.5 points. Clearwater Calvary Christian won the division with 84.9 points.
The small division limits the number of participants in a routine to 12.
Seabreeze will compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship Feb. 10-12 at Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports.
For many of the nine seniors on the team, it will be their last time in a cheer competition.
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Ormond Beach Lions Club honored Seabreeze High School senior Hannah Ashton as its Student Athlete of the Month for January.
Ashton is a varsity girls golfer. She placed fifth at district and 39th at state to help the Sandcrabs to a third-place finish at the Class 2A championships. Ashton has a 4.56 GPA , is vice president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club and Seabreeze orchestra.
She also enjoys tap dance, participating in environmental club beach clean-up activities and making cards for children in the hospital. Next year, Ashton plans to study political science, intelligence and national security at UCF or USF. She hopes for a career in the FBI.
Seabreeze defeated Mainland 6-0 in the District 5-5A girls soccer championship on Feb. 2. Brianna Chesley scored four goals, while Kylie Watson and Morgan Long each scored one goal.
Both Seabreeze and Mainland advanced to the playoffs with Seabreeze hosting Tampa Freedom and Mainland traveling to Winter Garden Horizon at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the regional quarterfinals.
In girls basketball, Mainland defeated St. Augustine 47-33 to win the District 4-5A championship. The Bucs (16-8) are seeded first in the region and will host Jacksonville White at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in a regional quarterfinal.
