She joined her high school dance team and danced on the Kansas State University dance team. “Chiefs Cheer are local celebrities,” Ashton said. “One of my good friends tried out and made it ...

Mary Spilski joined the K-State Family as the K-State Cheer and Mascot Head Coach in August 2024. With more than 20 years of cheer coaching experience – including more than 13 years as a Division I ...

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas State fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West ...

CLARY/AFP via Getty The Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders know how to make a ... she made sure to state that the inking tradition was not mandatory.

A Kansas City doctor is behind a report about the unique injury risks of cheerleading, and is calling for a series of changes to improve safety — including recognizing it as a sport.