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The Morgan City High School Fancy Dancers competed in the Louisiana State Dance Drill Team Championships earlier this month. The squad finished third in both Pom and Hip Hop and fifth in both High Kick and Open routines. Team members are, front row from left, Director Courtney Matherne, Aaliyah Davis (lieutenant), Mackenley Landry (captain), Ashanta Williams (captain) and Sadie Adams (lieutenant). On the second row are Paytin Taylor, Emily Allemond, A'myria Williams, Nyla Morse, Trysten Tallada, Madison Connolly, Sarai Richardson and Jordyn Nesbitt. (Submitted Photo/Courtney Matherne)

MCHS Fancy Dancers excel at state competition

The Morgan City High School Fancy Dancers recorded top-five finishes in four categories and its director was honored at the Louisiana State Dance/Drill Team Championships held at the Cajundome in Lafayette earlier this month. Morgan City placed third in both Pom and Hip Hop and fifth in both High Kick and Open. Also, the team’s director, Courtney Matherne, was honored as Louisiana State Director of the Year. The event is put on by Mandeville-based American All-Star, which does camps and competitions nationwide, including with Morgan City. “It is the largest state competition in Lou-isiana,” Matherne said of the event earlier this month.

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