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Emotions in motion: New Mexico state spirit championship highlights

See the best moments from the state dance and cheer competitions

Taos reacts after winning the Class 4A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Moriarty performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bernalillo reacts in the stands after winning the A-4A Co-Ed cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Hobbs performs in the 5A Co-Ed cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos’ Jayda Romero and Tamaya Rael embrace after winning the 4A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Rio Rancho celebrates winning the Class 5A Co-Ed cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Hobbs performs in the 5A Co-Ed cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Scenes during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Sandia prepares to perform their Game Day routine during the 5A cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Artesia reacts as the state winners are announced for 4A cheer during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Taos won the state title.
Lovington performs in the A-4A Co-Ed cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
La Cueva celebrates their win of the Class 5A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos reacts after winning the Class 4A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bernalillo celebrates their win of the A-4A Co-Ed cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Scenes during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Eldorado performs in the 5A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos’ Tamaya Rael reacts after winning the 4A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos performs their routine with music during the Class 4A cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos’ Jayda Romero holds the state title plaque as Bella Garcia embraces her after winning the 4A cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Highland High School performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Cleveland fans cheer in the stands during the 5A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Roswell celebrates after performing their routine during the 5A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Sandia performs their Game Day routine during the 5A cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Piedra Vista performs in the 5A Co-Ed cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Espanola Valley performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
La Cueva performs stunts during their music routine in the Class 5A cheer during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Rio Rancho celebrates winning the Class 5A Co-Ed cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Taos performs their routine with music during the Class 4A cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Sandia prepares to perform their Game Day routine during the 5A cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Espanola Valley performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Farmington performs in the 5A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Los Alamos performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bernalillo performs in the A-4A Co-Ed cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Highland High School performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
St.Pius performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bernalillo celebrates their win of the A-4A Co-Ed cheer title during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Farmington performs in the 5A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
La Cueva performs stunts during their music routine in the Class 5A cheer during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Chaparral senior Jorge Romo, 17, performs in the A-4A Co-Ed cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Kirtland Central performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Aztec senior Emma Matthews is cradled after a stunt while she performs in the 4A cheer division during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Chaparral performs in the A-4A Co-Ed cheer competition during the 2026 state spirit championships at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Chancey Bush
Chancey Bush Journal Staff Photographer
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