Marist Dance Team Heads to State

Ava Krueger and Kailynn Solis

January 25, 2024

The Marist Varsity Dance team after they qualified for state competition

The Marist Varsity Dance team will be competing in the state finals competition at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington, Illinois this weekend.

This is the girls second year attending the IHSA state finals.

It is a two-day competition including 90-plus teams. The second day, which isn’t guaranteed, consists of only the top 12 teams in the state.

Sophomore Sophia Landers, a member of the Varsity Dance team, says she’s very proud of her team and believes the strong bond they have will take them far. They rely on each other to steady nerves before each competition.

“I just talk with my team and get a good pep talk from my seniors,” she said.

“I believe in my team’s ability and all the hard work we have put in,” says sophomore Maddie Sise.

The Marist community can watch the girls dance on the IHSA website Friday at 10:19 a.m.

The Dance team will travel on a bus later Thursday with a drum line and all school send off.

Marist Varsity Dance team in prayer before winning regional competition

About the Contributors

Ava Krueger, Journalism and Media 2 Writer

I am a junior here at Marist. I am in my 2nd year of journalism and media. In my spare time I like hanging out with my friends and family. At Marist I try to stay very involved. I run cross country and track, and do various clubs including MHS Media Club. I can't wait to see what this year has in store!!!

Kailynn Solis, Journalism and Media 1 Writer

My name is Kailynn, I am currently in MHS Media Journalism 1. I play hockey and lacrosse. In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and my siblings. I have 6 siblings ranging from a few months to 11 years old. I am very excited to write about the atmosphere around the MHS community!