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Competition cheer routines by the Stephen F. Austin State University Spirit Teams and squads from three other schools will be exhibited at 7 p.m. Friday in the Shelton Gym.

In addition to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ teams, Sam Houston State University, Trinity Valley Community College, Navarro Junior College and Crockett High School squads will perform their routines for the Daytona Nationals.

"This is a chance for the squads to show people on campus and in the community what we're all about," said Michael Preston, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Spirit Teams adviser. "Not a lot of people get to see the routines, and we want to show off what we do to those who support us year-round."

Lead by coaching staff, Trish O'Conner, cheerleading teams, and T.J. Maple, dance team, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ teams will leave Monday for Daytona and compete Thursday through Saturday for a national championship. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Large Co-Ed team has an opportunity to win its seventh straight National Championship, and according to Preston, the Dance Team and Small Co-Ed teams have their best chance in years to join them.

The event tomorrow is free for all students, faculty and staff and $5 for the general public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Office of Student Life at (936) 468-1018.