The journey from team to family.
Natalie Hanson, is one of twenty on CTA Allstars' Senior Level 4 2013-2014 cheer team.
Throughout the season the team grew stronger together as they brought in many wins.
The CTA Senior Team in Concord, North Carolina smile with their banner and trophy after their first win of the season, at the Mardi Gras competition early November 2013.
Natalie Hanson and Colby Ficarella wait to compete at Spirit of Hope in the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, February 2014.
Spectators from all over fill the Carolina Coliseum, in Colombia, SC to watch teams compete at Cheersport. The CTA Seniors watch as they wait to be called to warm ups.
Competitive Cheerleading is judged according to team level, size, and is divided between all girl and co-ed. First place is given to the team with the highest score of your division. Extra awards such as "Best Overall" and "Grand Champions" are awarded to teams with the highest score in their level, regardless of team size/co-ed participation. Teams like the Seniors of CTA, take home both titles of "Grand Champions" and "Best of Level 4".
In Cheerleading, flyers require immense flexibility and balance to hit the body positions they pull while in the air. Sabrina, Age 11, pulls a scorpion as the Seniors finish preforming at Spirit Solutions in Concord, North Carolina.
Malia Andres, fellow Senior 4 cheerleader, snaps a picture of Natalie Hanson's competition ready hair in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center before they compete at day one of Battle at the Beach.
The CTA Seniors conclude the 2013-2014 season at U.S. Finals in Virginia Beach, VA in early May, with a first place win and champion title.
Back at the gym in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, the girls of Senior 4 proudly wear their champion jackets they won from U.S. Finals.
