The last third of January always sparks a fire among competition cheer squads across the state, and in Southern Ocean County the fire is blazing. After all, the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Championships are just around the corner, and for Pinelands Regional, Barnegat and Southern Regional high schools it means it’s time to get things totally straight.
“The bar is set and our expectations are high,” said Southern senior Jessica Lependorf after she and the rest of coach…
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